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Special Events at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Dine with a dinosaur! Party with a pachyderm! Dazzle your guests with diamonds! The National Museum of Natural History offers a unique and memorable venue for any event, from a seated dinner for 20 guests to a reception for 3,000. Entertain and impress your guests under the dome of the four-story, Beaux-Arts Rotunda next to Henry, the African bush elephant. Our Museum is home to the world-famous Hope Diamond and National Gem Collection, Ocean Hall, Mammal Hall, and the newly renovated National Fossil Hall.
Located on the National Mall within viewing distance of the U.S. Capitol, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is the world's largest natural history museum. With its unparalleled collections and monumental architecture, it is also a premier site for after-hours special events.
The National Museum of Natural History is the natural choice for your next special event. Please contact our Office of Special Events at [email protected] or 202-633-1650 for pricing and more information.
Additional Information
Total Meeting Space Sq. Ft
115100
Largest Capacities
Banquet capacity: 300, Theatre capacity: 530, Reception capacity: 3000
Floorplans
Discount
Membership Discounts, Voucher Program
Metro Station
Federal Triangle, Smithsonian
CONTACT
Constitution Ave. at 10th St. NW
Washington, DC 20560
United States
(202) 633-1650
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