About Science Museum Oklahoma
Science Museum Oklahoma presents an exceptional opportunity for hosting corporate meetings, social gatherings, and company retreats. The museum boasts an array of unique settings, ranging from an aviation gallery to an exquisite art exhibition, alongside an engaging optical illusion exhibit. Additionally, the Gardens offer a tranquil outdoor patio space. Beyond its adaptable meeting areas, the museum effortlessly caters to grand, sophisticated dinners and vibrant events designed to leave a lasting impression.
Venue Details
Event Spaces
Atrium
With its wide open spaces, peaked glass roof, and 20' video art installation, the Atrium can accommodate a wide variety of events. This is the main entrance to the museum and offers an elegant setting for a cocktail reception after operating hours
Capacity: 100 reception, 80 seated
Auditorium
Home to our famous Science Live show, this space is also available for private rentals on a limited basis. The theater seats 490 people comfortably and there's not a bad seat in the house! Your guests will be met with a full stage, multiple projection screens, and commercial sound and lighting in an elegant setting.
Capacity: 490 theater seating
Big Game Theory
Let your inner-child run wild on the mezzanine in Big Game Theory! Featuring favorite childhood games but in gigantic scale, this space may be rented with or without games. As this is an active gallery, this space is only available after operating hours or when not in use for traveling exhibits.
Capacity: 800 reception, 500 seated
Gardens
The museum's gardens, made up of native and Oklahoma-proven plants, are a serene and scenic space for a cocktail reception or small ceremony. Our ever-changing gardens are best enjoyed in the spring, summer and fall, and are ideal for intimate, after-hours events. Our event coordinator will work with you to ensure a secondary event space is available in the event of rain.
Capacity: 50 reception, 50 theater seating
The Flight Deck
Nestled in our aviation gallery and with comfortable space for up to 40 people for a plated or buffet meal, 55 for a standing reception, or 50 for a theater seating, this is the perfect spot for your next meeting! The Flight Deck is close to Pavlov's Café and our gardens in case your group needs a short break from the day's activities.
Capacity: 55 reception, 40 seated
Goldman Room
One of our largest spaces, the Goldman Room can be configured for large meetings and small events. This space has full AV capabilities with a ceiling-mounted projector, projection screen and both lapel and wireless mics available. The Goldman Room comfortably accommodates up to 175 people for a standing reception, 140 for a plated meal, 125 for a buffet meal, or 175 in theater seating.
Capacity: 175 reception, 175 theater seating, 140 plated, 125 buffet
Main Gallery
The museum's Main Gallery is a unique banquet space for groups large and small — few decorations are needed with the backdrop of our diverse collection of hands-on exhibits. The Main Gallery can accommodate 200 people for dinner and up to 350 for a standing reception. If you'd like to include adjoining galleries or segway rides for your event, ask about a full museum rental!
Please note that Main Gallery rentals are only available outside of museum operating hours.
Capacity: 350 reception, 200 seated
smART Space
Indulge your guests' passion for art and science in our art galleries. Located upstairs, this sophisticated space offers sweeping views of our new atrium and is stunning day and night. smART Space is ideal for intimate gatherings and cocktail receptions and can easily accommodate 150 guests with buffet tables and a bar.
Capacity: 150
Lunchroom
The museum's Lunchroom space is ideal for large, informal events like company picnics. The museum's lunchroom can seat 575 people.
Capacity: 575