Elegant and airy, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing our landscaped courtyard, the dining hall provides an inviting setting for black-tie or casual affairs.

Space accommodations are as flexible as your menu and decor options. Formal seating and cocktail-and-hors d'oeuvre receptions are available for up to 400 seated guests. For more intimate gatherings, the hall can be divided into smaller spaces.

During Washington's warmer months, your guests are free to enjoy refreshments on the hall's private terrace.

Capacity
400 people (seated dinner)
500 people (standing reception)

Size
6,800 square feet (632 square meters), with 13-foot (4-meter) ceilings

Audiovisual Equipment on Site

• Lectern with microphone, audio system for background music (audio and video recording by arrangement, at additional fees)
  
• Dance floor and stage available, at additional fees

Hours of Availability
Monday-Friday, 6:00-10:30 p.m. (not available December 15-January 15)

Fee
U.S. $4,500

Contact Information
For reservations and other inquiries:
Telephone: +1 202 857 7770
E-mail: ngsspecialevents@ngs.org
Fax: +1 202 857 5864

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