Since 1885, the National Building Museum has been the stage for Washington’s most elegant events. Explore five magnificent, historic spaces available for your seated dinner, reception, concert, or meeting.
For more information about event rentals, contact the Special Events Department.
Great Hall
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- Available 7 days a week
- Space for up to 2,000 guests
- Three adjoining courts that can be used individually or together
- Capacity for large scale stagings (film, video, music, lighting)
- Onsite prep kitchen with adjacent loading dock
Pension Commissioner’s Suite
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- Two historically preserved rooms and a catering staging area on the second floor of the Museum
- Space for 110 seated, 200 standing
Auditorium
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- Up to 150 guests theatre-style or 100 at round tables
- Equipped with full audiovisual capabilities
- Podium, stage, and screen
Beverly Willis Library
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- Available exclusively to Corinthian and Capital Society Members
- Open during business hours
- Meeting space for up to 20
- Boardroom style table, flat panel TV monitor, conference phone
Corinthian Lounge
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- Available exclusively to Corinthian and Capital Society Members
- Open during business hours
- Meeting space for six
- Two laptop work stations with internet, refrigerator