Let Us Host Your Big Day
Whether it’s your wedding, bar or bat mitzvah, or retirement party, we have the flexibility you need to make your day a unique and memorable event. View our event spaces and galleries below.
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The Great Hall
Our iconic Great Hall is included in our available spaces after undergoing a $25 million restoration, looking as good as it did at the 1964 World’s Fair when it was designed by renowned architect Wallace Harrison.
Space specifications, size, usage, and capacity:
SQUARE FEET
RECEPTION CAPACITY
BANQUET
THEATER
7,000
500 guests
350 guests
500 guests
The Anthony Viscusi Gallery
Surrounded by white walls, this oval-shaped room is your personal canvas. A 4,000-square-foot gallery space, the Viscusi can seat up to 300 guests as well as accommodate a dance floor. This space is our most popular venue for bar/bat mitzvah, wedding receptions, and corporate events. Space specifications, size, usage, and capacity:
SQUARE FEET
RECEPTION CAPACITY
BANQUET
THEATER
CLASSROOM
U-SHAPE
4,000
350 guests
275 guests
300 guests
200 guests
100 guests
The Terrace
The Terrace is perfect for your outdoor gathering in warmer months. With over 10,000 square feet of space, the Terrace can be configured to suit your exact needs.
Central Pavilion
Featuring over 250 hands-on exhibits, the Central Pavilion provides an enticing event backdrop for up to 1,000 for cocktails.
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Playground
Perfect for bar and bat mitzvahs and birthday parties alike, our playground provides a beautiful photo backdrop in addition to endless fun.
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