Venue Spotlight: Skirball Cultural Center
Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, the Skirball Cultural Center offers over 60,000-square-feet of event space in a distinctive architectural setting. Open to the public since 1996, the Skirball is one of L.A.’s leading cultural institutions and features a thoughtfully curated museum, engaging exhibits and on-site catering.
With fully customizable, well-appointed facilities, the Skirball Cultural Center is an ideal setting for conferences, symposia, networking events, training workshops, seminars, galas, fundraisers and much more. Designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie, the Skirball has a wide variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces, from grand halls to breakout rooms plus state-of-the-art A/V, complimentary parking and free wi-fi throughout the facility.
Nestled into the hillside and featuring a picture-perfect reflecting pool with water lilies blooming year round, the Taper Courtyard is a stunning 9,300-square-foot, outdoor space with room for up to 1,200 guests. Many of the Skirball's meeting spaces spill out onto the Taper Courtyard, making it a convenient and relaxing place for breakouts and networking. Whether attending a conference or a gala, guests will find inspiration in breathtaking views of the distinctive architecture and natural surroundings.
The Guerin Pavilion is the Skirball’s 9,000-square-foot ballroom and is ideal for large-scale conferences and gatherings. Featuring majestic ceiling arches and sweeping vistas of a cascading tiered garden, the ballroom can seat up to 670 banquet guests—or be partitioned into multiple rooms for versatile, dynamic events. The Guerin Pavilion is equipped with state-of-the-art A/V technologies and is adjacent to a charming outdoor courtyard that can also be used for events.
With its one-of-a-kind ceiling and clear sightlines from any seat in the room, the Cotsen Auditorium (also known as the Ahmanson Ballroom) is a favorite for social celebrations and business gatherings alike. Glass doors open to the Guerin Courtyard, providing seamless indoor/outdoor flow for your guests, while the adjacent Murphy Foyer and Bergreen Boardroom serve as reception or registration areas. This stunning space offers 7,210-square-feet of space and can accommodate up to 1,200 guests.
The Skirball’s in-house team of culinary professionals offers a spectrum of exquisite dining options. The events team, along with executive chef Sean Sheridan, collaborate with planners to design a custom gourmet menu representing diverse cuisines for any occasion—whether an elegant black-tie feast or a delicious, healthy buffet for a company meeting.
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