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Special Events at Cooper-Hewitt

Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum provides a unique venue and premier accommodations for a wide range of events, from intimate dinners to large receptions. Exclusive exhibition viewings and private tours for your guests are also available.

Become a Corporate Member or Exhibition Sponsor and enjoy the privilege of hosting your Special Events in New York City's most distinctive event space.

Museum Venues

At the $10,000 Corporate Membership Level, Patrons are invited to host an event at the Museum in the following spaces.

The Great Hall

The Great Hall serves as the main entry to the Museum and is resplendent with extraordinary architectural detail. This space offers elegance and flexibility.
Capacity: 400 for standing reception; 90 for a seated event.

Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden

With views of Central Park and the magnificent Carnegie Mansion, this colorful garden offers year-round beauty in its flower beds and plantings. The space can be tented and offers tremendous flexibility.
Capacity: 1,000 guests for a standing reception; 500 for a seated dinner. *

At the $5,000 Corporate Membership Level, Contributors are invited to host an event at the Museum in the following spaces.

Agnes Bourne Bridge Gallery

A modern addition to the Carnegie Mansion, the Agnes Bourne Bridge Gallery offers a wall of windows overlooking the Museum's stunning garden and terrace.
Capacity: fifty for a standing reception; thirty for a seated event.

Our creative, experienced event staff will help you plan gatherings that are elegant and memorable. For additional information, contact the Special Events office at 212.849.8341 or by email at chevents@si.edu.

* Due to RE:DESIGN Phase One, the current capacities in the Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden are as follows: 300 guests for a standing reception; 150 for a seated dinner.