Aquatic Park Bathhouse

(aka Maritime Museum)

• Historic 1939 Streamline Moderne Landmark

• Restored WPA-Era Murals & Terrazzo Floors

• Direct Access to Aquatic Park Cove

• Indoor & Outdoor Event Options

The Aquatic Park Bathhouse (Maritime Museum) contains several historic interior spaces available for private events via short term lease agreements. The building includes the main floor lobby, verandas, Blue Room & Prismatarium (round rooms on the first floor), 3rd floor gallery room and verandas with bay views. All spaces feature original 1930s WPA artwork & architectural details.

The Building’s maximum occupancy is 225 standing/150 seated & only the 3rd floor can house the full occupancy at one given time. Lessees may rent all available spaces for $15,000 Friday – Sunday or $13,000 Mon – Thur excluding holidays.

Please note that the building is open to the public so loading and event hours will be limited in order to avoid interference with the public’s ability to visit this National Historic Landmark structure.

• Private Spaces •

Main Floor Accessible from Beach Street

Note: The basement of the building is not available for private events.

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Main Lobby

A mural‑lined central hall featuring large WPA maritime frescoes and terrazzo flooring. It is the signature interior space of the Bathhouse. It contains exhibits that cannot be moved for private events—but will fascinate guests. Capacity: 90 guests standing, no seating available.

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Main Floor Veranda

Immediately through the lobby is the main floor veranda, which has as stunning view of Black Point Cove and Alcatraz on the distance. Capacity: 180 guests standing/60 seated.

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Blue Room

A large, circular room off the main lobby veranda with nautical motifs and an excellent view of Black Point Cove. Capacity: 130 guests standing/60 guests seated. 180 guests standing/60 seated.

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Prismatarium

The “Prismatarium” is parrell to the Blue Room and just off the main floor veranda. The ceiling has a 1939 oil‑on‑plaster mural by Hilaire Hiler, created for the original WPA‑built Aquatic Park Bathhouse and designed to demonstrate the relationship between color and light. Capacity: 45 guests standing/no seating through high-top tables permitted.

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3rd Floor

The 3rd floor is the premier space for events at the Aquatic Park Bathhouse. It is open and ready for tables, stages, or seats for weddings. The floor to ceiling windows overlook the bay and give a clear view of the hills of Marin. Doors open to the 3rd floor verandas, which are included on any rentals of the third floor. Capacity: 225 guests standing/150 seated.

• Rates •

Leasing Fee: Ranges from full building buy outs of $13,000 - $15,000 or leasing of one or two rooms starting at $4,000

What to Know Before You Rent:

A Short-Term Lease is required for all events

Events must protect historic resources & visitor access. Most notably, no red wines or dark liquors are allowed in order to protect the historic, terrazzo floors which stain incredibly easily

Insurance is required depending

Setup & breakdown must occur within permitted hours that will not interfere with public access to this National Park Service site

Please get in touch, we’d love to learn more about your event…