The natural choice for your next special event! 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. 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.
Buzz
Dine with a dinosaur! Party with a pachyderm! Dazzle your guests with diamonds! Entertain your guests in a variety of dramatic settings, intimate or expansive, in the world’s most visited natural history museum.
Memorable Moment
Opened in 1910, the green-slate dome of the National Museum of Natural History rose above the tree line of Washington, D.C., forever changing the city’s skyline and the nation’s scholarly resources.
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Venue Capacity
| Space | Max. Reception Capacity | Max. Seated Capacity | Sq. Feet | Floor Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotunda | 300 | 300 | ||
| National Museum of Natural History: Entire Space | 3,000 | 500 | ||
| Ocean Hall | 300 | 80 | ||
| Gem Hall | 200 | 50 | ||
| Mammal Hall | 300 | 80 | ||
| Human Origins Hall | 200 | 60 | ||
| Fossil Hall | 300 | 150 |
