What service does your venue provide?
Ceremony, Reception, Rehearsal Dinner
What settings does your venue provide?
Indoor, Outdoor - Not Covered
Describe your venue:
Museum
Do you have onsite catering?
No
Do you allow outside catering?
Yes
Do you offer an on-site wedding consultant?
Yes
Do you have a liquor license?
No
Do you offer valet parking?
Yes
Is there handicap access?
Yes
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you have a site fee?
Yes
Are there any special characteristics about this venue such as scenery or architecture?
Amazing Views and unique photo opps. we are not your standard reception hall of hotel ball room...we are different and worth placing on your list. We book rather quickly and offer discounts for Friday evening receptions. Ceremony and reception can be held here so if you're worried about out of town guests and the weather...we're the place to be.
How does your venue determine the cost of the space?
Our rates is based on number of guests, time of the year, day of the week and areas being used.
Do you offer any special services?
? On-site event coordinator.
? Staffing approximated to the amount of guests.
? Full Museum access.
? Tables and chairs.
? Event set-up and tear down.
? Cleaning after event.
? Security.
? Greeter.
? Museum sound system. Music provided by your group, Museum collection or Sirius Satellite Radio.
? Portable bars.
? Beer coolers.
Not included are items typically provided by contracted caterers. For example, food, beverages, bartender, linens and stem wear.
We are a public Museum and we DO NOT SELL Alcohol. You may bring your own and use our bars and coolers. This could literally save you thousands of dollars on alcohol by bringing your own. Please keep this in mind when calculating your costs.
Again, thank you for your interest in our Museum! Please feel free to contact me at the number below to schedule your own no obligation site tour.
Do you offer any special packages for rehearsal dinners?
No
Do you offer additional items for the ceremony?
Ambiance
Do you rent other items such as linens, tables, or flatware?
? Tables and chairs.
? Event set-up and tear down.
? Cleaning after event.
? Security.
? Greeter.
? Museum sound system. Music provided by your group, Museum collection or Sirius Satellite Radio.
? Portable bars.
? Beer coolers.
Not included are items typically provided by contracted caterers. For example, food, beverages, bartender, linens and stem wear.
We are a public Museum and we DO NOT SELL Alcohol. You may bring your own and use our bars and coolers. This could literally save you thousands of dollars on alcohol by bringing your own. Please keep this in mind when calculating your costs.
What is your staff-to-guest ratio?
Usually it is 1 to 25.
Do you require clients to use a specific list of vendors?
No
Do you require the client to use your musicians? If you do not require this, is that an additional fee to bring in one's own musicians?
No
Do you have any special side rooms that can be rented out for the occasion?
Yes...but every room in the Museum is included in your rental fee. We have no ad ons.
Can the client provide their own alcohol if desired?
Yes
How many power outlets does the venue have?
Thousands
What restrictions (if any) on decorations?
We are a Smithsonian Museum and do not need decorating. Most of the time the only decorating done is on the tables.
What restrictions (if any) on photography?
None
What restrictions (if any) on videography?
None
What restrictions (if any) on music?
None
What restrictions (if any) on attire?
None
What restrictions (if any) on noise levels?
None
If your site is in a public location, is the client required to get any permits?
No
Does your venue often accommodate more than one event at a time?
Never
Do you offer security, if requested?
Included in your rental.
What is your dress code?
Business attire for staff.
Can you provide a coat check?
Coat room. We can provide a coat check at an added cost and requested in advanced
Describe your bathroom facilities:
Ample and clean, on both public levels. ADA compliant.
Describe your parking facilities:
Free 300 spaces.
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
2000
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