Grand Lobby & Galleries

The spectacular, two-story-tall Grand Lobby, which serves as the entrance to the Galleries and Forum Building and opens into the heart of Yerba Buena Gardens, offers reception and special event space for up to 350 guests.

Grand Lobby diagram
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Capacity

  • 350 Standing Reception
  • 300 Standing Buffet
  • 150 Seated Dinner

Square Feet

  • 2,200 sq ft

Features

  • abundant natural light
  • Esplanade Gardens access
  • coat check
  • box office
  • information desk which can be transformed into a bar
  • access to Galleries and Screening Room
  • restrooms

Galleries

The lower YBCA Galleries can be rented with the Grand Lobby to allow attendees access to view art exhibitions. The exhibitions in the Galleries focus on the contemporary and emerging artists and the intersection between fine art and popular culture.



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