Top New York Cocktail Party Museums

• 1 Cocktail Party Album
• Spaces for 20-400 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 4 Restaurants
• 4 Total Spaces

Aura57 offers a sophisticated and dynamic space tailored to your unique event needs. What We Offer: *Unbeatable Location: Situated on 57th Street between Park & Lexington Avenues, Aura57 is easily accessible with street parking and five subway lines within walking distance. *100% Flexible Layout: All of our furniture is fully removable and customizable. Whether you’re hosting an engagement party, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, book signing, corporate summit, or birthday celebration — we do it all! *World-Class Sound & Lighting: Featuring a state-of-the-art Golden Audio system and professional independent lighting setup. *Three Private Rooms with Full AV Systems Each of our three private rooms accommodates over 30 guests and is equipped with top-tier audiovisual technology. *Premier In-House Catering With a fully equipped kitchen on-site, there’s no need to hire outside vendors — we provide a seamless culinary experience. *Experienced Event Team Backed by over 20 years of event planning expertise, our team ensures your event runs smoothly from start to finish. 📩 Questions or special requests? We’d love to host you! Please reach out to: Event@Aura57nyc.com

• 2 Cocktail Party Albums
• Spaces for 34-299 Guests
• 5 Museums
• 5 Landmarks
• 1 Outdoor

Matching the artistry and grandeur of the world's most iconic music hall, Carnegie Hall's extraordinary event spaces feature an expansive rooftop terrace, a private dining room with historic fixtures, and newly renovated, flexible spaces with dramatic windows that showcase Central Park and skyline views. Whether you’re planning an elegant wedding, a lavish Mitzvah, a chic corporate gathering, or a non-profit gala, Constellation Culinary Group, our on-site exclusive culinary partner, will bring your vision to life with delicious fare presented beautifully and served with choreographed precision.

• 2 Cocktail Party Albums
• Spaces for 150-240 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 space at this venue

THE DIAGRID CLUB Perched atop the 26th floor of 425 Park Avenue, The Diagrid Club offers a sophisticated setting for private events. With panoramic city views and contemporary design, it provides an exclusive atmosphere for memorable gatherings.​ 425 PARK AVENUE A modern architectural landmark, 425 Park Avenue stands as a testament to innovation and design excellence. Developed by L&L Holding Company and designed by Foster + Partners, this LEED Gold-certified tower redefines the Midtown skyline.​ JEAN-GEORGES VONGERICHTEN As the exclusive culinary partner, Jean-Georges Vongerichten brings his innovative and globally renowned culinary experience to The Diagrid Club. Guests enjoy market-driven, seasonal menus and exceptional hospitality in an environment defined by architectural brilliance and modern elegance.

• 1 Cocktail Party Album
• Spaces for 20-600 Guests
• 9 Museums
• 1 Bar
• 9 Total Spaces

SPYSCAPE is a sophisticated event venue offering unparalleled versatility. Featuring soaring ceilings, stunning views, and state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, our exceptional event spaces offer effortless customization, impactful branding opportunities, and immersive, personalized experiences. SPYSCAPE offers over 40,000 sq-ft of versatile event space, accommodating up to 600 guests. Perfect for meetings, conferences, tastemaker events, and social celebrations. With nine unique spaces (and full buyouts available), cutting-edge digital technology, sophisticated settings and optional interactive experiences, you can seamlessly blend dynamic business content, entertainment, and social interaction. Our glamorous venue features six unique, high-tech capabilities, all of which provide exceptional added value and extend to our clients bold branding opportunities, effortless customization, and unforgettable experiences: * Street-Facing Media (garnering 214,000 daily ad impressions) * 360-Degree Projection Gallery (an unparalleled immersive space) * Custom-Programmable Ceiling (4,800 programmable LED pixels) * 270-degree Projection Room (perfect for high-impact presentations) * Suspended Platforms (showcase cars, art installations, etc. 50' from below) * Experiential Museum Galleries (premium interactive, personalized experiences) Take a Virtual Tour today at https://events.spyscape.com/

• 2 Cocktail Party Albums
• Spaces for 100-250 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark
• 1 space at this venue

Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art is a vibrant art institution in New York City with 17,000sf of light filled state of the art galleries accommodating meetings, parties, weddings and special events. This contemporary space is the cultural capstone of the Sugar Hill Project, a community revitalization initiative developed by Broadway Housing Communities and designed by renowned architect Sir David Adjaye. Its wide-ranging interiors and outdoor space offer a unique setting for an aesthetically inspiring celebration. Located at the intersection of Harlem and Washington Heights in the historic Sugar Hill neighborhood, the Museum is designed by renowned architects and offers a window into the diverse art and culture of this legendary community. We provide a dynamic setting for all occasions, offering spacious facilities and a unique architectural presence, which makes the Museum an ideal backdrop for corporate events as well as social functions for up to 250 guests.

• 1 Cocktail Party Album
• Spaces for 60-450 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Landmarks

Entertaining at the Morgan is a privilege we extend to our Corporate Members and Institutional Donors. The unique spaces of The Morgan Library & Museum span three centuries of architectural excellence and are unrivaled in their quality, beauty, and distinction. The Morgan is pleased to make available to corporations and professional organizations its traditional period rooms in the original 1906 library; historic family rooms in the nineteenth-century Morgan house; and the splendid spaces designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Renzo Piano, including a spacious glass-enclosed central court, new meeting rooms, and a performance hall. The Morgan features several handsomely renovated period rooms, a sophisticated 264-seat performance hall, a 75-seat education center, and a spacious glass-enclosed central court, along with many more art galleries and gracious public amenities. The spaces make stunning surroundings for client entertaining, corporate celebrations, board meetings, presentations, and conferences.

• 1 Cocktail Party Album
• Spaces for 50-700 Guests
• 7 Museums
• 7 Landmarks

Originally designed by Calvert Vaux, Tavern on the Green was built as a sheep fold in the 1880’s to house the 700 Southdown sheep that grazed in Central Park’s Sheep Meadow. Robert Moses transformed the building in to a restaurant in 1934, as part of his park renovation. Through the next few decades, Tavern underwent several changes in management, but the iconic view of the park, and the addition of a dance floor, outdoor seating, and lavish menu, kept prominent actors, musicians, and public figures coming back to the restaurant to dine, drink, and celebrate. After a hiatus starting in 2009, the city searched diligently for a new operator to reopen the iconic restaurant in 2013. The city selected current owners and restauranteurs Jim Caiola and David Salama, previously of Philadelphia, who would bring a fresh, welcoming approach to Tavern. The duo renovated the restaurant with inviting décor and wood paneling reminiscent of the original sheep fold, and, with a seasonal menu more reflective of Greater New York, reopened Tavern on the Green in April 2014.

• 1 Cocktail Party Album
• Spaces for 50-2,000 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Landmarks

Cipriani Wall Street® stands as a triumph of Greek revival architecture, as well as a grand and luxurious venue for events. This New York landmark served as the home of the New York Merchants Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange, the United States Customs House, and the headquarters of the National City Bank. Framed by monolithic columns, Cipriani Wall Street® features a 70-foot ceiling with a Wedgwood dome. Impeccable attention to detail, the finest cuisine and classic service sets the stage for the most sought after social experiences. When you book your special event at Cipriani Wall Street, you will have the option to choose from multiple private event spaces. The Grand Ballroom is ideal for the largest events, while Cipriani Wall Street also has smaller, more intimate spaces for smaller-scale celebrations. No matter what type of event you're planning, the professionals at Cipriani Wall Street can help you celebrate your special occasion. Available Spaces & Capacities at Cipriani Wall Street: Grand Ballroom: Reception - 2000, Banquet - 900, Classroom - 700, Theater - 1700 Mezzanine: Reception - 300, Banquet - 900, Classroom - 50, Theater - 220 Stilton Room: Reception - 80, Banquet - 60, Classroom - 25, Theater - 50 Terrace 55: Reception - 60, Banquet - 50, Classroom - 25, Theater - 40

• 1 Cocktail Party Album
• Spaces for 110-350 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Landmarks
• 1 Theater

Founded in 1977, the New Museum is located at the intersection of SoHo and the Lower East Side. It offers a variety of event spaces for corporate and individual members to entertain in a cutting-edge contemporary art museum.

• 1 Cocktail Party Album
• Spaces for 30-350 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark
• 9 Total Spaces

Boscobel opened as a nonprofit museum sixty years ago. Built between 1804 and 1808, it was originally the dream house of wealthy Loyalists. By the 1950s, after falling into disrepair, it was demolished. Preservationists saved as many architectural fragments as possible and reassembled them fifteen miles north, where the Neoclassical mansion was restored back to—and even beyond—its original grandeur. Boscobel was saved as a beautiful piece of art. Now an esteemed Historic House Museum containing one of the finest collections of decorative arts from the Federal period, Boscobel offers admission to 68 acres of our grounds, featuring lush gardens and a woodland trail. Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, Boscobel directly overlooks Constitution Marsh toward the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, showcasing dramatic views of the Hudson River.

• Spaces for 150-5,000 Guests
• 7 Museums
• 3 Landmarks
• 7 Total Spaces

The New York Hall of Science is a science museum located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in the New York City borough of Queens, in the area of the park known as Corona. The museum is open to the public on weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is housed in one of the few remaining structures from the 1964 New York World's Fair and serves as New York City's sole hands-on science and technology center, according to the organization. The more than 400 hands-on displays at this museum address biology, chemistry, and physics concepts and principles. Whether it's a wedding, bar or bat mitzvah, or retirement party, we provide the flexibility you need to make your event one to remember for a lifetime. View our event venues and photo galleries by clicking on the links below. After completing a $25 million makeover, our historic Great Hall is now included among our available spaces, looking as magnificent as it did during the 1964 World's Fair, when it was conceived by renowned architect Wallace Harrison and built by the city of Chicago. This oval-shaped chamber, which is surrounded by white walls, serves as your own canvas. The Viscusi, a 4,000-square-foot gallery space, offers plenty of room for creativity and customisation during your session. During the warmer months, the Terrace is the ideal location for your outdoor party. The Terrace, with its approximately 10,000 square feet of area, may be arranged to meet your specific requirements. The Central Pavilion, which has over 250 hands-on exhibits, serves as an inviting event background for up to 1,000 people for cocktail receptions. Our playground is ideal for both bar and bat mitzvahs as well as birthday celebrations, and it provides a lovely photo background in addition to hours of entertainment.

• Spaces for 50-500 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 1 Restaurant
• 7 Total Spaces

Situated in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Lotte New York Palace stands as a distinguished and historic landmark, renowned as one of New York City’s most iconic and instantly recognizable hotels. As New York's largest five star hotel, The Palace stands unmatched as the ultimate venue for weddings, galas and special occasions. Our exceptional event cuisine is crafted to impress, making every celebration unforgettable. Whether you're hosting a grand gala or an intimate wedding, Lotte New York Palace offers an unparalleled setting for all your special events.

• Spaces for 105-250 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Theater
• 1 space at this venue

ARTECHOUSE is the nation’s first innovative art organization dedicated to the intersection of art, science and technology. As a pioneer in the field of experiential art, it creates, produces and presents innovative technology driven exhibitions, expanding the possibilities of art and how we experience it. From immersive art spaces to an extended reality (XR) mobile app, ARTECHOUSE is where curiosity-seekers of all ages go to experience creative innovation without limits. Founded in 2015, ARTECHOUSE has become the premier destination, both online and offline, for genre-pushing, technology-driven art. The venue boasts 21’ ceilings, seamless wall to wall projection surfaces, Extended Reality bar, and L'Acoustics Hyper Real sound system. The venue can accommodate up to 250 cocktail style, 150 theater style, and 130 seated. It's perfect for corporate product launches, immersive dinners, holiday parties, fashion shows, turnkey out of the box happy hour experiences.

• Spaces for 50-125 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

Ideal Glass Atelier is a thoughtfully designed, open-format space in Manhattan, created to support contemporary exhibitions, fashion presentations, and cultural programming. Spanning approximately 2,500 square feet, the space offers a clean architectural canvas with flexible spatial flow, allowing each production to shape the environment according to its vision. Ideal Glass Atelier can be reconfigured to support each project’s unique vision. The open production policy offers creatives the freedom to collaborate with their preferred partners, allowing every presentation to be realized thoughtfully, with precision and flexibility.

• Spaces for 120-250 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Theater
• 1 space at this venue

NYC Venue represents a stunning and diverse portfolio of spaces in New York City. We offer a hands on approach to ensure our clients find the right location that satisfies each unique need. From full-scale fashion shows, to corporate events, to weddings and private dinners. We are confident we can recommend a space that will inspire ideas and elevate projects. We are constantly adding new locations so we encourage you to revisit our site frequently. Additionally, we have locations that are too exclusive to publicize — be sure to contact us for special offers.

• Spaces for 15-1,000 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Landmarks
• 4 Total Spaces

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is housed in philanthropist and steel magnate Andrew Carnegie’s former mansion. Built at the turn of the century, its fin de siècle interiors feature ornate coffered oak ceilings, carved boiserie paneling, custom-made wallcoverings, and a conservatory with Palladian bronze and glass doors. A top-to-bottom interior and exterior renovation sensitively restored the grandeur of the mansion’s exquisite craftsmanship and injected contemporary architectural features to transform one of New York’s grandest residences into a dynamic, dramatic setting for gatherings of all sizes. Situated on museum mile and steps away from the Guggenheim and Met, the mansion houses one of Manhattan’s largest enclosed gardens. The Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden has been designed to integrate contemporary landscape features with the garden’s historic plantings and is open year-round for tented or plein-air events. With expansive views of Central Park and the magnificent Carnegie Mansion, the garden offers a range of color and texture for seasonal interest, sophisticated lighting design, and an inviting green lawn for outdoor entertaining.

• Spaces for 48-800 Guests
• 7 Museums
• 1 Restaurant
• 7 Landmarks

Founded in 1804, the New-York Historical Society is one of America’s preeminent cultural institutions and the first museum in New York City. Located across from Central Park in the heart of the vibrant Upper West Side, New-York Historical is a beautiful landmark building that accommodates a wide variety of events. With an unparalleled collection of artwork and artifacts showcasing America’s history through the unique lens of New York and engaging exhibitions that reveal the impact of history on our lives today, New-York Historical offers a striking and sophisticated setting for entertaining. We are excited to welcome guests both local to New York and from around the globe! Proceeds from our rental program support the New-York Historical Society and its programs.

• Spaces for 30-500 Guests
• 6 Museums
• 6 Landmarks
• 6 Total Spaces

The Museum of the City of New York’s beautifully renovated landmark building on Fifth Avenue’s iconic Museum Mile is the perfect place for special events–weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate dinners, birthday, graduation, and holiday parties, and more. Upon entering the Museum from Fifth Avenue, guests step into the beautiful Rotunda—the highlight of this grand Georgian-style mansion. The museum’s stunning contemporary light installation, Starlight, accentuates a sweeping marble staircase leading up to the second floor where a reception hall, complete with French doors, overlooks Central Park. The front courtyard and back terrace are delightful in the summer months and can be tented in any season. + Private viewings of special exhibitions enhance all occasions.

• Spaces for 100-250 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Important Update: Closed Until Further Notice The New York City Fire Museum will be closed until further notice. This decision comes after an emergency evacuation on Saturday, May 11, following crane operations on Spring Street that led to concerns about the structural integrity of the building. The safety of our visitors and staff is our utmost priority, and this closure is a precautionary measure while we await clearance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this time. Rest assured, our team is working diligently to resolve the issue promptly and ensure a safe reopening. We'll keep you updated on any developments and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thank you for your patience and continued support. About Our Venue The New York City Fire Museum is a stunning place both uniquely historic and modern to make your special day a one of a kind experience. During your special event, you and your guests are welcome to visit the exhibition floors of the Museum and party in the third floor loft. The Museum's third floor loft is the perfect place to host your next special event. The space may be rented by individuals, businesses and organizations for meetings, birthday parties, weddings and more! The loft space features hardwood floors, 12 foot ceilings, exposed brick walls, a vast expanse of southern facing windows and an equipped kitchen. SPECIFICATIONS Venue Size: 3,030 square feet Ceilings: 12 feet Capacity 150 Maximum Standing 100 Maximum Sitting Catering Outside catering is permitted (no on-site caterer), list of preferred caterers given upon request. Music- A/V No in-house speaker system or A/V equipment.

• Spaces for 25-500 Guests
• 4 Museums
• 4 Landmarks
• 7 Total Spaces

Museum of the Moving Image is the ideal venue if you are looking for a unique, modern location for your wedding, celebration, gala, fundraiser, screening or corporate event. The Museum is available Monday - Thursday starting at 6:00 pm and on Saturday and Sunday evenings starting at 7:00 p.m. The Museum's sleek Lobby/Cafe as well as its versatile Digital Learning Suite are flexible spaces for dinner and dancing that can be configured in different ways depending on the style of your reception. Galleries remain open during your event for your guests to enjoy the Museum's many interactive experiences, iconic artifacts, and vintage video games. There are multiple spaces that allow for the projection of custom content throughout the Museum. The Museum's Courtyard space is also available (weather permitting).