Guests will enter the National Geographic Society through our courtyard, then gather "under the stars" in our lobby—an illuminated re-creation of the sky on the night of the Society's founding in 1888—before entering the 385-seat auditorium.

Your audience will appreciate the Grosvenor Auditorium's modern equipment, comfortable seating, intimate feel, and unobstructed views. Audiovisual experts are available to ensure that your program runs smoothly.

Capacity
385 people (seated)

Size
4,800 square feet (446 square meters)

Audiovisual Equipment on Site

• Lectern with microphone/panel configuration available on request
  
• Wireless lavalier microphones available
  
• 19-by-40-foot front-projection screen
  
• Computer projection capabilities
  
• 35mm and 16mm film projection
  
• 35mm transparency projection
  
• DVD and videotape projection—Digi-Beta (multiformat/standard playback capabilities), SVHS
  
• State-of-the-art Dolby Digital cinema sound
  
• Customized theatrical lighting and setup on request (requires additional fee)
  
• Audio and video recording capabilities on request (requires additional fee)
  

Hours of Availability
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-10 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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