PHOTO ESSAY Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Impress and inspire attendees with a social gathering and large events at a museum featuring world-class art and captivating exhibits. Options range from the glass-canopied Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard , one of DC’s most magnifi cent event spaces connected to the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum , to the elegant Renwick Gallery located steps from the White House to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture , the only national museum devoted to showcasing the African American story. Reopening in the fall after a multimillion-dollar renovation, the Great Hall of the National Museum of Women in the Arts dazzles during events with its marble reception area and grand ballroom adorned with three crystal chandeliers. Dedicated to the love of language, DC’s new Planet Word features multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces including the Great Hall with dinner seating for 180 guests, 12-foot-tall windows and a 4,400-LED globe that serves as a chandelier. The Mansard Room seats 150 for dinner and features a rooftop terrace with gorgeous city views. INTIMATELY INSPIRING For small but memorable events, bespoke hidden gems abound in Washington, DC. They include the inviting 120-capacity Foxhall Ballroom fi lled with natural light in the Dupont Circle Hotel and the charming carriage house and courtyard of the historic Decatur House across from the White House. At Dumbarton House , a Federal-style estate in Georgetown, attendees can begin with a seated dinner in the elegant Belle Vue Room followed by dancing under the stars in the outdoor courtyard. WASHINGTON.ORG at WASHINGTON.ORG/DC VENUES EXPLORE MORE 25
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