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Smithsonian"s National Museum of the American Indian

Fourth Street & Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC, USA, 20560

Venue Details

Standing capacity600
Seating capacity300
Built2004
Renovated-
Venue typeGallery or museum

Amenities

Facilities
  • Internet access
  • Lighting (Preferred vendors)
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Other decor (Preferred vendors)
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Equipment
  • Loading dock
Alcohol and catering
  • Alcohol allowed
  • Outside caterers allowed

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
52,881 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,500 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
3,570 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
600
Seating capacity
300
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Venue Costs

General pricing structure for Smithsonian"s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington

  • Venue Costs
  • Room Rental Fee
    USD 2000 - USD 6000
    Daytime Meeting Rental
  • Room Rental Fee
    USD 5000 - USD 30000
    Evening Event Rental
  • Room Rental Fee
    USD 8500 - USD 30000
    Wedding Rental

Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
Potomac Atrium
4,500 sq. ft.
-
600
-
350
600
----
Outdoor Amphitheater
|
900 sq. ft.
-
100
---
100
---
Third & Fourth Floor Overlooks
3,570 sq. ft.
-
150
-
80
150
----
Patrons Lounge
1,397 sq. ft.
-
80
-
80
80
----
Senator Daniel K Inouye Terrace
|
1,950 sq. ft.
-
100
-
80
100
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Mary Louise and Elmer Rasmuson Theater
3,290 sq. ft.
-
314
---
314
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Fourth Floor Meeting Rooms
1,480 sq. ft.
-
80
35
80
-
80
60
40
40

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 4 mi
Parking in the area
Street parking

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Additional Information

Event Insurance

Event insurance is mandatory.

Facility Restrictions

The National Museum of the American Indian is able to host the following types of rental events including: private events for corporations, non-profits, and foundations; fundraising events for 501(c)(3) non-profits; personal social events for adults and children aged 13 and older; wedding ceremonies and receptions; and business gatherings. The following activities are prohibited at the National Museum of the American Indian including: Political activities, including solicitations for candidates, campaign kick offs, or other activities directed toward the success or failure of a partisan candidate, political party, or partisan political group; Violations of any federal or local law regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages or other restricted substances; Sales of non-Smithsonian products or services; Gambling; Religious or civil ceremonies (other than those incidental to a wedding Rental); Solicitations by for-profit entities (for example, ticketed events advertised to the general public); and Film screenings. For the full Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of the American Indian rental event policy, please visit nmai.si.edu.

Additional details

The National Native American Veterans Memorial also sits on the grounds of the museum in Washington, D.C. This tribute to Native heroes recognizes for the first time on a national scale the enduring and distinguished service of Native Americans in every branch of the US military.

Smithsonian"s National Museum of the American Indian Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Smithsonian"s National Museum of the American Indian regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Smithsonian"s National Museum of the American Indian's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Smithsonian"s National Museum of the American Indian have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Smithsonian"s National Museum of the American Indian and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Smithsonian"s National Museum of the American Indian's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Smithsonian"s National Museum of the American Indian developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Smithsonian"s National Museum of the American Indian clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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