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Corporate & Executive Events
A Touch of Europe for your Miami Meeting
Historic Elegance
Unforgetable Events
At Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, corporate meetings have a home in one of Miami’s most iconic landmarks—where European design meets subtropical beauty just minutes from downtown.
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A Refined Alternative to Traditional Meeting Spaces
Vizcaya offers a distinctive setting for corporate gatherings that deserve more than a standard ballroom or conference room. Set within a National Historic Landmark overlooking Biscayne Bay, Vizcaya blends historic interiors, lush gardens, and waterfront views to create an atmosphere that feels intentional, elevated, and inspiring.
The result is a setting that encourages focus, creativity, and meaningful connection—without sacrificing professionalism or ease of planning.
Designed for Intimate, High-Impact Corporate Events
Vizcaya is ideally suited for smaller corporate gatherings, including:
• Executive and leadership retreats
• Client dinners and relationship-building events
• Corporate cocktail receptions
• Intimate group outings and guided experiences
Each event is thoughtfully tailored to the space, scale, and tone that best supports your goals.
An Iconic Setting—Minutes from Downtown Miami
Conveniently located near downtown Miami, Vizcaya offers easy access for local, national, and international guests while feeling removed from the pace of the city.
The campus layout provides a sense of privacy and escape, making it an ideal choice for meetings that require both accessibility and distinction.
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Rental Fees | Evening Events
The base fee for evening rentals applies to 100 guests between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Further fees apply for additional guests, extended hours, and/or tenting. You and your guests have the exclusive use of the inner courtyard, outside terraces and gardens.
Please note that Vizcaya provides only the site and works with many pre-approved caterers and vendors to suit every budget and design vision. All prices are subject to change.
For additional information, check out our
Facility Rentals Guide
All fees subject to change. Taxes charged as applicable.
Base Rental Fee
$23,000
Supplementary Fees
For each guest over 100:
$25
Sun.-Thurs: For additional hour between 11 p.m. and 12 midnight:
$2,400
Fri. and Sat.: For
each
additional hour between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m.:
$2,400
(The maximum number of guests is 300. No exceptions.)
Tent Rental Fees
A tent on the East Terrace is required for events of more than 90 guests.
Clear tent size 33 feet by 113 feet :
$8,500
Clear tent size 33 feet by 180 feet:
$12,000
A 7% sales tax applies to all fees.
Early Load-in Fees
Your vendors may begin unloading to set up on the day of your event at 3:00 p.m. on the upper and lower East Terraces. If you need more time, the following fees are required for early load-in and must be paid in advance.
12 noon-3:00 p.m.:
$9,000
9:00 a.m.-12 noon:
$18,000
6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.:
$18,000
All fees subject to change. Taxes charged as applicable.
Deposit
A deposit of
$10,000
is due two weeks after we approve your event date request. This consists of $5,000, non-refundable, to be applied toward the final payment, and $5000 that constitutes a refundable security deposit, according to the terms of the facility rental agreement.
Police Officers
Vizcaya recommends hiring police officers for larger events (over 200 guests) for traffic control and pedestrian crossing on South Miami Avenue. Vizcaya will retain Miami-Dade police officers at sole cost to client or hosting organization for $150/hour each (four hour minimum).
Rules and Regulations
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a treasured National Historic Landmark. With breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay, Vizcaya is one of Miami’s most beautiful locations for private and corporate events. Because of the delicate nature of Vizcaya’s historical and living collections, special care needs to be taken by all our guests.
Facility rental clients must review and sign Vizcaya’s Facility Rental Permit application including its Rental Rules and Regulations as part of hosting an event at this historic estate.
Approved Vendors
Clients may only use caterers, planners and vendors from Vizcaya’s Approved Vendor List. These vendors have agreed to Vizcaya’s rules and restrictions and have demonstrated respect for the sensitivity of the Museum and Gardens. We can in no way be responsible for any contractual agreements you make with them. Catering Permits, Event Planner Permits and Rental Equipment Permits will not be issued unless they are an Approved Vendor.
Vizcaya Approved Caterers
Vizcaya Approved Planners
Approved Vendors will be posted on or before Oct 15 each year.
Clients must confirm choice of vendors with Vizcaya’s Facility Rental Department prior to contracting with vendors. Send an email to
facility.rentals@vizcaya.org
Map of Rental Spaces
These maps reflect the spaces available at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens as a facility rental with measurements in U.S. Customary Units (feet and inches) in red.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What time is the museum available for rentals?
Vizcaya is available for rental in the evening only, from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. For an additional charge of
$2,000 per hour
these hours can be extended for events Sun.-Thurs. until 12 midnight; for events Fri. and Sat. until 1 a.m. at the latest.
What is Vizcaya’s capacity, both indoors and out?
Vizcaya is best suited for smaller events. The available areas inside the Main House can accommodate up to 100 seated guests. The East Terrace, which overlooks Biscayne Bay, can accommodate up to 300 seated guests.
What areas are available for a large gatherings, cocktail parties and other formats?
Large gatherings can be held in the gardens, or in the Courtyard of the Main House. Cocktail parties can be held either in the Courtyard of the Main House, the gardens, or the terraces that overlook Biscayne Bay. Smaller receptions (100 guests or fewer) may be held in the Courtyard of the Main House.
Receptions of 100 or more guests may be held on the terraces that overlook Biscayne Bay and Vizcaya’s historic gardens. Tenting is recommended for events held on the upper East Terrace and required for any events of more than 100 guests.
Does Vizcaya handle catering, rentals and/or décor?
Vizcaya provides the location only and does not handle the catering/rental/décor aspect of your event. Vizcaya will supply a list of Approved Vendors that are committed to respect our historic property and follow all policies.
Do we need to use vendors from your list?
Clients may only use caterers, planners and vendors from Vizcaya’s Approved Vendor List. These vendors have agreed to Vizcaya’s rules and restrictions and have demonstrated respect for the sensitivity of the Museum and Gardens. We can in no way be responsible for any contractual agreements you make with them. Catering Permits, Event Planner Permits and Rental Equipment Permits will not be issued unless they are an Approved Vendor.
What is the price range for caterers on your approved list?
Prices vary widely depending on menu and caterer selected.
At what time can set-up of evening rentals begin?
Since we are open to the public during the day, set up may not begin until 3:00 p.m. on the upper East Terrace, 4:00 p.m. in the gardens, and 5:15 p.m. in the Courtyard of the Main House. For those clients who require more time, earlier set-ups are available on the East Terrace for an additional fee.
Does Vizcaya provide parking for my guests, what is the fee, and how far is the parking lot to the entrance?
Vizcaya’s parking lot provides 125 spaces and is included in the evening rental fee. The parking lot is roughly 300 feet from the Main House. For larger events, additional parking is available across South Miami Avenue from the Main House.
Do you have electrical capabilities available outside for musicians, bands and/or sound and lighting companies?
There is a 200 amp (3) phase tie-in for the East Terrace overlooking Biscayne Bay and also for the Garden Mound.
Is there access by boat from the Bay?
Vizcaya does not permit access from the water.
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