VENUES j international spy museum © ron blunt j the robert and arlene kogod courtyard © pixelme studio 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 include the National Museum of the American Indian ’s circular Potomac Atrium and the Outdoor Amphitheater with a water feature for pre-and post-event receptions, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery ’s glass-canopied Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard. Or choose from the Renwick Gallery (located just steps from the White House) and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture , the nation’s largest museum solely dedicated to African American life, history and culture. Reopened after a multimillion-dollar renovation, the National Museum of Women in the Arts can dazzle during events with its marble reception area and grand ballroom. Dedicated to the love of language, DC’s Planet Word off ers multiple event spaces, one of which features a 4,800-LED globe that serves as a chandelier. INTIMATELY INSPIRING Washington, DC, is home to a variety of bespoke hidden gems ideal for small but memorable events. These include Ìpàdé , a vibrant venue located in a townhouse in historic Dupont Circle, designed by and for Black women and people of color, yet open to all for event rentals. Nearby, the Foxhall Ballroom off ers a space bathed in natural light within the Dupont Circle Hotel . Also featured is the charming carriage house and courtyard of the historic Decatur House , situated across from the White House. Additionally, the Dumbarton House , a Federal-style estate in Georgetown, provides an elegant setting for seated dinners in its Belle Vue Room and off ers a picturesque outdoor courtyard perfect for dancing under the stars. WASHI NGTON.ORG EXPLORE MORE Ven u es AT WASHINGTON.ORG/DC-VENUES 29
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