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Venue Details
Amenities
- Internet access
- Lighting (Preferred vendors)
- Onsite restaurant
- Other decor (Preferred vendors)
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Loading dock
- Alcohol allowed
- Outside caterers allowed
- Internet access
- Lighting (Preferred vendors)
- Onsite restaurant
- Other decor (Preferred vendors)
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Loading dock
- Alcohol allowed
- Outside caterers allowed
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms

Venue Costs
General pricing structure for Smithsonian"s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington
- Venue Costs
- Room Rental FeeUSD 2000 - USD 6000Daytime Meeting Rental
- Room Rental FeeUSD 5000 - USD 30000Evening Event Rental
- Room Rental FeeUSD 8500 - USD 30000Wedding 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 | - | - | - | - |
Mary Louise and Elmer Rasmuson Theater | 3,290 sq. ft. - | 314 | - | - | - | 314 | - | - | - |
Fourth Floor Meeting Rooms | 1,480 sq. ft. - | 80 | 35 | 80 | - | 80 | 60 | 40 | 40 |
Location
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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
Diversity and Inclusion
Health and Safety
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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