Event Spaces and Pricing
NCMA Special Event Spaces
West Building Great Hall
Entertain in the midst of the transformative People's Collection. The West Building Great Hall is the Museum's premier space.
- Standing: 250 guests
- Dinner/Dancing: 150 guests
- Catering purchase required
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East Building Main Hall
The original NCMA building which provides a stunning space for large events.
- Standing: 275 guests
- Seated: 150 guests
- Catering purchase required
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North Courtyard Add-on
Beautifully landscaped sculpture garden with trees and reflecting pool. This is only available as an add-on to the West Building Great Hall.
- Option upgrade to compliment your main event in West Building
- Ideal for Cocktail Receptions and Wedding Ceremonies
- Available as an upgrade when the West Building Great Hall is contracted, not offered as a stand-alone event space
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Welcome Center & Patio
The Welcome Center is available to rent for private events.
Following are some facts on the space, hours, guidelines, and inclusions:
- Winter (December/January/February): 9am-10:30pm, 7-days a week
- Spring, Summer, and Fall (March-May, and June-November): Mondays and Tuesdays: 9am-10:30pm, Wednesdays to Sundays from 5:00pm-10:30pm
- Indoor Capacity: 30 seated maximum
- Patio Capacity: varies depending upon set up
- Minimum purchase required through Catering Works, outside food and beverages are strictly prohibited
Location: The Welcome Center is located adjacent to the upper Museum parking lots along Blue Ridge Road, near the smokestack.
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Amenities included
WEST BUILDING GREAT HALL AND EAST BUILDING MAIN HALL VENUE RENTAL PACKAGES INCLUDE:
- 7 hour rental of the buildings (access at 4pm, event from 6:00-10:30pm, cleanup until 11pm)
- Security for your event
- A variety of tables for seating up to 150 guests with setup
- 150 folding resin padded chairs with setup
- Select linens for 60" round seating tables (based on 150 guests), cocktail tables, buffet, bar, gift, dj, and cake
- 150 select napkins available in a variety of colors
- 16x16 dancefloor
- Select china, glassware, flatware included
- Choice of one museum gallery collection to be open during reception
NCMA Meeting Spaces
East Café
Closed for renovation until 2026-27
The East Café offers a breathtaking view of the Museum Park, and features indoor and patio seating.
- Seating: 80 guests indoor, 40 guests on the patio
- Catering purchase required
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Museum Auditorium
Auditorium space available for presentations, seminars, and performances with audiovisual capabilities, large screen, and stage.
- Seating capacity: 235 guests
- Catering purchase required
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Distance Learning Center
Closed for renovation until 2026-27
Classroom-style setting with audiovisual capabilities included.
- Seated: 30
- Catering purchase required
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Education Lobby
Convenient reception area for events hosted in the Auditorium.
- Standing: 200 guests
- Seated: 50 guests
- Catering purchase required
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