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Wedding reception setup at Claire’s featuring black and gold table settings and a wooden floral arch, arranged in an elegant outdoor event space.
A 22 feet high abstract sculpture by Claire Falkenstein made of copper tubing and Venetian glass as the night event's reflects green and purple lights in the fountain
Guests at an outdoor evening auction event at the Long Beach Museum of Art hold up numbered bidder paddles while seated at decorated tables under string lights, as the auctioneer engages the crowd.
Aerial view of an LBMA's courtyard event with groups of people seated at tables, green lawn areas, a red carpet walkway, and a central fountain.
Outdoor event setup with round banquet tables arranged under string lights as guests arrive and walk through the space.
Claire's patio at sunset surrounded by wooden tables and chairs with yellow umbrellas and the Claire Falkenstein fountain
Brick archway framing the entrance of the Long Beach Museum of Art, with a wrought‑iron gate in the foreground and the museum’s name displayed on the building facade.
Outdoor evening event with round banquet tables and seated guests on a lawn in front of a brick building labeled ‘Long Beach Museum of Art.’ String lights hang overhead, with palm trees visible in the background.
Outdoor event setup with rows of black chairs arranged along a brick walkway, floral arrangements lining the aisle, and a decorative arch at the front. Palm trees and the ocean are visible in the background under string lights at sunset.
Outdoor lounge area set on a grassy lawn with black and white seating, cocktail tables, and string lights overhead. Palm trees and the ocean are visible beyond the lawn, beside a brick building.
The Perfect Setting for Your Event at Claire’s

Since 1950, the Long Beach Museum of Art has been home to countless weddings, events and celebrations overlooking the ocean. Located on the scenic California coastline, the Museum’s grounds comprise a historic 1911 craftsman home, two-story gallery space, and unobstructed view of the Queen Mary and Catalina Island. In 2019, LBMA acquired LBMA Downtown, a gallery and meeting space in the heart of the East Village Arts District—complete with 35-foot ceilings, exposed brick walls, polished concrete floors, and sweeping natural light. Both venues are perfect for proposals, weddings, rehearsal dinners, receptions (cocktail and seated), meetings, luncheons, photoshoots and more. Allow our Special Events team to bring your vision to life!

Weddings

Capacity: 
Outdoor Patios: up to 250 guests seated / 1000 standing 
Historic Anderson House: up to 60 guests seated 

Fees Include: 
• One hour rehearsal 
• Ceremony (5:30pm-6:00pm) 
• Event space available 6:00pm—10:00pm (not including set-up) 
• Food tasting for up to four guests 
• Month-of planning meeting 
• Panoramic ocean views 
• Decorative lighting 
• Cake cutting and serving
• and more! Please contact our team through the inquiry form below to get full details.

Exclusive Catering

Claire’s at the Museum restaurant located on the Museum grounds (LBMA Ocean campus) caters to all of your needs. Served alongside artisanal cocktails, Claire’s offers a complete menu ranging from tray-passed hors d’oeuvres to plated dinners. Our culinary experts and serving staff deliver an unparalleled dining experience for our guests.

Corporate and Commercial

Meeting Space
LBMA Ocean is perfect for accommodating presentations, seminars, trainings and more. Catering is available upon request.

Commercial Photoshoots
Commercial Filming and Photography at LBMA is subject to the terms and conditions in the Museum’s Location Agreement and the Filming and Photography Policies. Please contact our team through the inquiry form below.

Ready to inquire?

Fill the inquiry form below to get in touch with our Special Events team! You may also reach us at (562) 439-2119 ext. 234 or email us at specialevents@lbma.org

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