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Space Rental Application - Chumash Museum

Request to rent space at the Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center. Please complete all required fields. Applications must be submitted at least 3 weeks in advance.

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2Event Details
3Space Selection
4Add-On Services
5Food & Beverage
6Agreements
7Signature
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Contact Information

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Note: Please ensure your expected attendance does not exceed the capacity of your selected space. If you need a larger capacity, consider the Gardens or Heritage House.

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Food & Beverage

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A $135 cleaning fee applies for events with food or beverages.

Cleaning Fee: A $135 cleaning fee will be added to your rental for events with food or beverages.

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Alcohol Service Requirements

Alcohol may only be served under the following conditions:

  • Alcohol must be served by a licensed caterer or vendor approved by the museum
  • No outside alcohol may be brought onto museum grounds
  • A valid California ABC license is required
  • General Liability Coverage: minimum $1,000,000
  • Liquor Liability Coverage: minimum $1,000,000
  • Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians must be listed as Additional Insured

Terms & Agreements

Please review and acknowledge the following terms and conditions
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Setup & Cleanup*
Cancellation Policy*
Security Deposit*
Insurance Requirements*
Indemnification*
Emergency Preparedness*

Insurance Documentation

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Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Upload your Certificate of Insurance showing General Liability coverage with Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians listed as Additional Insured. You may also submit this document later via email.
Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Required if serving alcohol. Upload certificate showing Liquor Liability coverage of at least $1,000,000.

Review & Signature

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Application Summary

Contact: {Contact Name:2}

Organization: {Organization / Company Name:3}

Email: {Email Address:4}

Event: {Event Name:12}

Date: {Event Date:13}

Time: {Start Time:14} - {End Time:15}

Space: {Select Event Space:20}

Attendance: {Expected Attendance:16}

User Type: {User Type:8}

Important: By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to all terms outlined in this Space Rental and Use Agreement. All applications are subject to review and approval by museum leadership.

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Meet the Renowned Architect Behind the Chumash Museum: Johnpaul Jones

His exceptional portfolio includes over 650 projects, notably the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.

Jones merges ancestral wisdom with architectural innovation, and his design for the museum was no exception. Each main structure, oriented towards the west, pays tribute to the Chumash’s cultural identity as the “guardians of the west gate.”

Join us on this fascinating journey, where ancient wisdom meets modern design to tell a compelling story of the tribe’s enduring legacy.

Paul Jones
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Open Thursday-Sunday, 10am-5pm (last tickets sold at 4:00pm)
  • Exhibits
    • Permanent Exhibit
  • Explore
    • Education
    • Self-Guided Groups
    • Field Trips
  • About
    • Our Museum Board
    • Our Team
    • Media and Press
    • Repatriation and Return
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  • Plan Your Visit
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