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Host an Event at The James

Our Spaces

Created to enrich the hearts and minds of St. Petersburg with the spirit of the Great American West, The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art is a premium event space designed to enthrall your guests with dynamic architecture, compelling storytelling and one of the most enchanting collections of art that you will ever witness. Whether grand or intimate, business or personal, our Events Team will ensure that your vision is perfectly executed while surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Great American West.

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Best Place to Have a Wedding!

Proud winners of Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay for two years in a row, 2024–2025.

The Canyon

Size:

2,813 Sq. Ft.

Capacity:

150 Guests Standing, 70 Guests Seated

A warm and intimate space perfect for your next reception, The Canyon features a carved antique saloon bar from 1905 Chicago complete with a rogue bullet hole for that authentic Western experience. A Museum Shop-Café by day, at night The Canyon is transformed into an elegant bar or meeting space.
Modern restaurant interior with wooden tables, brown chairs, a bar area, a neon bull skull light, pink armchairs, and a potted cactus—perfect for unique event spaces.
A spacious, elegant event venue—ideal for those seeking premium event spaces—features round and square tables with beige cloths, floral centerpieces, and a large wooden bar in the background.
People in formal and semi-formal attire gather and socialize at a large wooden bar inside one of the city’s premier event spaces, enjoying the spacious, well-lit venue.

The Arroyo

Size:

3,400 Sq. Ft.

Capacity:

160 Guests Standing, 120 Guests Seated

Mirroring a true Western riverbed in a sandstone canyon, the Arroyo is a captivating space featuring an imported sandstone interior and majestic bronze sculpture court. Conduct your ceremony in full sight and sound of our romantic 20-foot waterfall establishing an unparalleled atmosphere for your wedding, then witness the excitement from your guests as they vie for a once-in-a lifetime photograph.
A bronze statue of a woman on horseback is displayed indoors in front of a black water feature, surrounded by flowers and potted plants—an elegant centerpiece for sophisticated event spaces.
A bronze statue of a rider on horseback stands behind a floral circular arch at the end of an aisle lined with chairs and candles in one of the city's most unique event spaces, set within a modern indoor setting.
Tables set for an event with green tablecloths and glassware in the foreground highlight the elegance of our Event Spaces; a statue of a person on horseback stands before a water feature in the background.
A modern lobby with vintage armchairs, rugs, and floral arrangements serves as an inviting event space, featuring a black wall fountain adorned with a horse statue and lush greenery.

The Raymond James Mesa Hall

Size:

2,463-5,875 Sq. Ft.

Capacity:

600 Guests Standing, 420 Guests Seated

The Raymond James Mesa Hall is our grandest and most versatile space mimicking the expansive nature of the American West terrain. Its blank slate allows guests to completely customize the room ensuring a unique and personalized event unlike any other. Divide the area into four separate spaces for staging intimate moments or several programs at once, or rent it with the connected Arroyo for an experience your guests will never forget.
A formal event hall, perfect for Event Spaces, features round tables set for dining, white chairs with gold trim, elegant floral centerpieces, and beige drapes.
A banquet hall with round tables set for dinner, featuring red tablecloths, salads on plates, floral centerpieces, and large screens displaying event graphics—a perfect example of elegant Event Spaces.
A banquet hall is set with long tables, yellow-themed decor, sunflowers, place settings, and glassware, ideal for meetings or corporate events, with framed artwork on the walls and a chandelier overhead.
A modern event space with velvet seating, a checkered dance floor, and colorful lighting effects illuminating the room’s ceiling and walls. Disco balls and a DJ booth complete this standout choice among Event Spaces.
A decorated banquet hall event space with a patterned pink dance floor, a stage adorned with flowers and a sofa, round dining tables, and modern chandeliers overhead.

Auditorium & Green Room

Size:

27’ Stage

Capacity:

129 Guests

Plan your next lecture, conference or business meeting in our brand new 129-seat Auditorium featuring a 27’ stage, powerful sound system, built in A/V and podium. Wow your special guest speakers with an attached private en-suite Green Room with secure entry, and enjoy your program being elevated by the museum’s awe-inspiring architecture.
Two women converse on stage at The James Museum during an Adult Programs event, as an audience listens; three Native American figurines are displayed on a large screen behind them.
A group of older adults sit in rows of chairs, attentively watching a presentation or event in a dimly lit auditorium, showcasing the versatility of event spaces designed for engaging community gatherings.
Audience seated in an auditorium Event Space watching a panel discussion; a projected image of a cardinal on a snowy branch is displayed behind the speakers.
Empty lecture hall with rows of light wooden chairs facing a podium at the front, under recessed ceiling lights—ideal for lectures, presentations, or other event spaces.

The energy in the room was almost magical.

Thank you for all your hard work and meticulous attention to details. Most importantly, thank you for your kind, patient, calm and understanding demeanor. You understand hospitality so well, and you did an amazing job.

— Sherry Fennessy

Let’s Bring Your Dream Event to Life

Our friendly Events Team is proud to bring combined years of experience and exceptional service to your event.

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Holly Rogers

Director of Rental Events
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Events Team

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Lynsey Brock

Rental Events Associate
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