MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
A vibrant Santa Barbara venue where interactive spaces and rooftop views create a fun and memorable setting for events.
About MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, is one of Santa Barbara’s most imaginative event settings, bringing together modern design, interactive exhibits, and sweeping views from the mountains to the beach. For events, it offers something no traditional venue can replicate: a creative, hands-on hospitality experience where guests can celebrate in a space built around curiosity and connection.
Events by Rincon works closely with MOXI to bring full-service event experiences to life, combining thoughtful planning, food and beverage service, and a team dedicated to making every detail feel seamless from the very first conversation.
A Setting Made to Spark Wonder
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, offers a fresh and imaginative event setting in the heart of Santa Barbara. With interactive exhibits, modern indoor and outdoor spaces, and rooftop views of the city, mountains, and coastline, it’s an ideal place to host weddings, celebrations, corporate events, and special gatherings. Our experienced team works closely with you to ensure every detail is thoughtfully planned so your event feels seamless, engaging, and memorable from beginning to end.
From First Hello to Final Goodbye
Planning an event at MOXI means creating an unforgettable experience in one of Santa Barbara’s most interactive and imaginative spaces. Events by Rincon manages your entire event from start to finish, including vendor coordination, catering, production timelines, rental sourcing, lighting, staffing, setup, and complete post-event cleanup. You simply show up and enjoy your celebration. We take care of everything else.
Interactive Spaces
Rooftop
Views
Unique Venue Setting
Seamless Event Support
MOXI Unique Locations & Experiences
Sky Garden
MOXI’s Sky Garden brings the celebration up to the rooftop, where open-air views stretch across Santa Barbara, the mountains, and the coast. With interactive exhibits, the Towbes Lookout Tower, and a bright, playful atmosphere, the space adds a sense of discovery to every gathering. It’s a standout setting for ceremonies, cocktail receptions, dinners, and milestone events that call for a backdrop with energy, elevation, and unmistakable Santa Barbara character.
Full Museum
With access to MOXI’s full museum, events can unfold across multiple levels of interactive exhibits, modern gathering spaces, and rooftop views. This full-venue experience gives guests room to explore, connect, and celebrate in a setting that feels lively, unexpected, and distinctly Santa Barbara. From immersive exhibits to the open-air Sky Garden, it’s a dynamic choice for weddings, corporate events, receptions, and celebrations that are meant to feel anything but ordinary.
Interactive Exhibits
Give guests more than a place to gather, give them a space to explore! MOXI’s interactive exhibits bring a playful, hands-on element to events, encouraging guests to move through the museum, spark conversations, and experience something unexpected. It’s a memorable way to make weddings, corporate events, and celebrations feel lively, creative, and unmistakably MOXI.
Rooftop Celebrations
Bring guests up to MOXI’s rooftop for an open-air event experience with a lively Santa Barbara feel. Whether used for cocktail hour, mingling, photos, or part of the main celebration, the rooftop adds a bright, memorable layer to the event without feeling like a traditional venue space. It’s a natural fit for groups who want their gathering to feel scenic, social, and full of energy.
Innovation Workshop
MOXI’s Innovation Workshop adds a creative, hands-on layer to your event. Designed for making, building, and experimenting, this space gives guests the chance to engage with an activity that feels fun, interactive, and different from a traditional event experience. It’s a great fit for groups looking to bring a little extra imagination and participation into the celebration.
Weddings at MOXI
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation offers a creative and unexpected setting for weddings, celebrations, and special events in the heart of Santa Barbara. With modern spaces, interactive surroundings, and a rooftop with beautiful city and mountain views, the venue creates a memorable backdrop for a gathering that feels both personal and distinctive.
Our team is there to support you along the way, helping ensure every detail comes together smoothly so you can focus on enjoying each moment.
Events at MOXI
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation is a unique Santa Barbara venue for corporate meetings, retreats, and company events. Located in the Funk Zone, the venue offers modern design, interactive spaces, and rooftop views, along with flexible indoor and outdoor areas and full catering services to support a range of event styles. It’s an engaging setting that encourages connection, collaboration, and meaningful time away from the office. Our team works closely with you to plan and execute every detail, ensuring your corporate event runs smoothly and leaves a lasting impression on your guests.
MOXI Site Fees
MOXI offers site fee options designed to accommodate a wide range of events, guest counts, and event styles. With access to modern indoor spaces, interactive exhibits, and open-air areas like the Sky Garden, you have the flexibility to create an event layout that feels creative, engaging, and true to your vision.
Our team will work with you to review availability, walk through the available spaces, answer questions, and help you understand what’s included so you can move forward with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Could you briefly outline the scope of your planning and coordination services, including vendor communication, timeline creation/execution, and rehearsal management? Who serves as the on‑site lead on the event day?
Your Rincon Planner facilitates all vendor communication, sending timelines, floor plans and pertinent event details to your vendors and coordinating arrival times and details with these outside vendors (DJ, florist, photographer, videographer). When you book with us, a Rincon Planner will be assigned to your wedding and will start the planning process with you immediately, helping guide you through the vendor booking process, and then setting up planning meetings to begin building out your timeline, event details, decor options, etc. You can have as many or as few planning meetings as you need with them (virtual or in person) to ensure all details are handled leading up to the big day! This person then transitions to also become your day-of Wedding Coordinator. They will facilitate and execute your ceremony rehearsal and will be the main point of contact on the day of the wedding. They will truly be with you every step of the way, from start to finish!
Is there a food and beverage minimum, or is pricing strictly per person? Are there any minimum guest counts tied to date or season?
We do not have a food and beverage minimum, but we do require food to be served at each portion of the event and is charged based upon your guest count, i.e an option for cocktail hour, dinner, and dessert. We also do not have minimum guest count requirements, however, we do have a minimum labor charge which is associated with at least 100 guests. For instance, if you decided to have a buffet dinner, we charge $45 per person for labor. If the guest count is under 100, we charge a minimum labor fee of $4,500 ($45 x 100 guests).
For bar service, does it typically run for the full event time frame? How are non‑drinkers or guests under 21 priced, and what determines the number of staff? Are there any scenarios where the bar would close early, or can service be paused during dinner or speeches if desired?
Our 2 main bar packages are “unlimited” bar packages that are open for the full 5 hour event time frame. For any guests under 21 years old, we charge a soft beverage package. Anyone over 21 is charged for the bar package. During dinner service, we will offer table side wine service but the bar does stay open throughout this time as well if anyone would like to continue ordering cocktails. If you decide to add additional hours, you can also add hours to your bar package if you would like!
Can you confirm whether the 20% charge is a service charge, gratuity, or both? Additionally, what is the current tax rate, and are there any administrative or coordination fees not reflected in the quote?
Our service charge is a fee that gets distributed directly back to the team that works your event. Any additional gratuity is completely discretionary and is not expected or required. The current tax rate in Carpinteria is 7.75%. The quotes are completely comprehensive so there are no additional fees that are not reflected outside of your vendors, and a day-of insurance policy (which typically runs around $125-$175 for the day).
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