CELEBRATE AT THE CAYTON
Party Rentals
Host your next celebration at the Cayton Children’s Museum! Located in vibrant Downtown Santa Monica, the Cayton offers 21,000 square feet of play space with over 20 hands-on exhibits, two art studios, a state-of-the-art theatre, a gallery pop-up space and community space—all in the center of retail and hospitality at Santa Monica Place.
From birthday parties to social gatherings and corporate events, the Cayton Children’s Museum provides a full-service experience to accommodate your needs. When you rent space at the Cayton, our event professionals will work with you to create a suitable package with our network of preferred event vendors including caterers, performers, artists, photographers and more, so you can focus on your celebration!
We offer several options for event rentals, including the entire
museum for private buyouts for up to 200 guests
For more information on pricing options and availability, please complete our inquiry form or contact our event sales team at events@caytonmuseum.org.
The Details
What does your rental include?
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Entry to the museum for all your guests.
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A private room for lunch, cake, opening gifts and more.
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Assistance with cake service.
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A dedicated Cayton representative (one for every
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Flatware, plates, napkins, cups and hand sanitizer.
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Ice water for all guests.
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20% discount in the Cayton store on the day of the event.
Catering
Our team will work with you to create the perfect menu for your celebration. Catering packages can be customized for your special event. Contact us to see our list of preferred vendors.
Availability
Most parties are booked for two or three hour time slots.
Please contact us to inquire about weekday availability or extended times for special events.
Saturday and Sunday
10AM—12PM or 10AM-1PM
2PM—4PM or 1PM-4PM
Pricing
Private Room Rental
One (1) Room
(Up to 40 people)
Starting at $1,200
Private Room Rental
Two (2) Rooms
(Up to 80 people)
Starting at $2,400
Museum Buyout
(Up to 275 people)
Starting at $7,500
(Mon-Fri)
Museum Buyout
(Up to 275 people)
Starting at $15,000
(Sat-Sun)
Parking
Parking is available in Santa Monica’s public parking structures. The first 90 minutes of parking are complimentary.
Rental Options
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Private Party Rooms
The S. Mark Taper Brilliant Blue Room & Orange You Glad Room seamlessly blend into the Cayton play space, combining creative aesthetic and functionality. These spaces can accommodate a wide range of one-of-a-kind events for you and your guests. These rooms can hold groups of up to 40 each and can be rented together for larger parties.
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The Derfner Theater
The Derfner Theater is our premier individual event space for larger groups of 80 or more guests, offering state-of-the-art media capacity and an adaptable environment for a wide range of events. This is the ideal space for more elaborate parties and celebrations.
Private Art Crawl
Art Studio II transforms into one big, blank canvas for your littlest guests to express their inner artists! Babies and toddlers diaper up and crawl around in a free exploration of non-toxic paint and color while creating a beautiful mess from head to toe. And the best part is we do all the cleanup! Inquire about our private classes.
Private Art Crawl starts at $1,000.
Museum Buy-Outs
Booking the entire Cayton Children’s Museum for your event guarantees an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. A private buy-out gives you exclusive use of the full space.
Private buy-out starts at $7,500.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out the FAQ page HERE