VENUES j Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard at the Smithsonian American Art Museum ©PixelMe Studio MUSEUMS AFTER HOURS DC’s museums open their doors to private events that blend world-class exhibits with dazzling architecture. The Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery share the glass-roofed Kogod Courtyard, while the National Museum of the American Indian offers a circular atrium. The National Museum of Natural History , National Museum of Asian Art and the National Museum of African American History and Culture each offer stunning settings immersed in storytelling. The National Museum of Women in the Arts boasts a grand marble entry and ballroom, while the Rubell Museum DC features gallery-style spaces in a historically significant schoolhouse. SMALL SPACES, BIG IMPRESSIONS For intimate gatherings that make a lasting impression, DC offers a range of elegant small venues. The Foxhall Ballroom at The Dupont Circle Hotel features natural light and timeless sophistication for up to 120 guests. On Embassy Row, the Anderson House impresses with its grand dining and ballroom spaces, set within a historic mansion. Just steps from the White House, Decatur House seamlessly blends a historic carriage house with a private courtyard, offering a unique indoor-outdoor experience. The Octagon , once a temporary White House during the War of 1812, offers a distinctive architectural backdrop, while Dumbarton House in Georgetown provides a Federal-style Belle Vue Room and a charming garden courtyard ideal for al fresco receptions. WASHI NGTON.ORG EXPLORE MORE Ven u es AT WASHINGTON.ORG/DC-VENUES j National Building Museum ©Hargrove 27
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