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The Hangar at 743
743 Albany Shaker Rd, Latham, NY 12110, USA- Spaces for 300-650 Guests
- 1 Museum
- 1 Landmark
This 8,000 square foot event space – with vintage airplanes for a backdrop – is as flexible as it is cool. Super high ceilings give events a spectacular feel with heating and air-conditioning to ensure the comfort of your guests. Host a seated party for 300 guests or entertain up to 650 on our tarmac with a view over Albany International Airport's runway. The Hangar at 743 is one of Upstate New York's most memorable wedding, social, fundraisers, and corporate event destinations!
$2,000 minAvg response time 12-24 hrs
Whitney Museum of American Art
99 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014, USA- Spaces for 70-500 Guests
- 4 Museums
- 4 Landmarks
The Whitney Museum of American Art is home to many of the most significant and exciting works of art ever created in the United States. Those works are now displayed in a breathtaking new space: a 220,000-square-foot building in New York City’s Meatpacking District, designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano. Located on Gansevoort Street at Washington Street, the Whitney Museum of American Art is nestled in one of the most prominent shopping districts in the world, surrounded by beautifully preserved buildings in New York City’s Meatpacking District. A special event at the Whitney Museum of American Art is one to be remembered. Corporate Members and individual donors choose the Whitney Museum of American Art to host their most intimate and high profile events in New York City. Corporate Members receive exclusive privileges to host Corporate Events in the Museum's rental spaces. Annual leadership donors of $100,000 and up receive exclusive privileges to host Social Events in select Museum spaces at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Cover Image by Ben Gancsos ©2016

The Morgan Library & Museum
225 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA- 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.

American Museum Of Natural History
Central Park West at 79 Street, New York, NY 10024- Spaces for 80-3,000 Guests
- 8 Museums
- 8 Landmarks
One of the most architecturally magnificent and educationally rich venues in the world to host a special event. Over 40 exhibition halls provide a one-of-a-kind setting for cocktail receptions, gala dinners, film premieres, and special celebrations. Highlights include the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, featuring a 94-foot blue whale – one of the largest spaces in New York City for a seated dinner; the Rose Center for Earth and Space, hailed as New York’s 21st century architectural icon; Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda, showcasing the world’s tallest freestanding dinosaur; and three theaters, including the beautifully restored Beaux-Arts LeFrak Theater equipped for 2-D or 3-D presentations.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA- Spaces for 200-1,000 Guests
- 5 Museums
- 5 Landmarks
- 1 Outdoor
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is renowned not only for its unparalleled collection, but also for its grand landmarked building on Fifth Avenue at the edge of Central Park. The Museum's many unique spaces are ideal for a variety of events—from large corporate dinners and nonprofit galas, to meetings, film screenings, and, for Members, intimate private celebrations. The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in three iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer, and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online. Since it was founded in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. Every day, art comes alive in the Museum's galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures.
48 Wall Street
48 Wall St, New York, NY 10005, USA- Spaces for 200-400 Guests
- 2 Museums
- 2 Landmarks
48 Wall Street provides a unique and magnificent event space for hosting corporate meetings, private affairs, weddings and nonprofit events on Wall Street. Located in the heart of NYC's Financial District, 48 Wall Street occupies three floors of a 1927 former historic bank. The Grand Mezzanine Banking Hall has retained much of its original architectural detail and boasts 30-foot ceilings, Palladian windows, and an entrance leading to a grand marble staircase.

Eclipso Entertainment
555 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019, USA- Spaces for 30-200 Guests
- 2 Museums
- 2 Event Spaces
Step into unparalleled worlds with Eclipso, where each immersive journey becomes a lasting memory. Ever dreamed of traveling through time and embarking on fully immersive adventures? Slip on your virtual reality headset and escape to a universe like no other—one that combines entertainment and enrichment, perfect for sharing with loved ones. We welcome all occasions: team building, year-end events, corporate gatherings, holiday parties, cultural outings, and more. Regardless of your group size, from 15 to 500, surprise your colleagues and enjoy a warm and high-quality experience in NYC!

New Museum
235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, USA- 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.

Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations
New York, NY, USA- Spaces for 150-200 Guests
- 1 Museum
- 1 Landmark
Few places match the United Nations‘ iconic style, history and stature, which makes catered events at the Delegates Dining Room (DDR) a memorable and world-class experience that guests will appreciate for years and years to come. Located on the fourth floor of the UN’s Conference building, the DDR is a flexible state-of-the-art event space. It is an ideal venue for events of varying sizes and scopes. With floor to ceiling windows that provide a unique panoramic view of NY, the DDR boasts one of the largest outdoor terraces in NYC while its understated elegance permits the DDR to be readily transformed with event decor, furniture and design, depending upon your theme and budget. The Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations is a distinctive venue for social events and life-cycle celebrations, such as weddings and bar/bat mitzvahs. The DDR transforms beautifully as a reception venue while the patio, overlooking NY’s East River and Long Island City waterfront provides an incomparable backdrop for wedding ceremonies and al fresco cocktails. The Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations is the ideal venue for celebrating and raising awareness of your brand, country, organization, association, or special project. Consider the Delegates Dining Room as the location for an event to commemorate a product launch, national holiday or celebration. Because of its global impact and influence, events at the DDR hold great appeal for guests, donors, supporters and countrymen. Smaller break out room and conference space are available on the fourth floor as well. With a catering menu that encompasses everything from hors d ‘oeuvres and stations to dinners, luncheons and buffets, all with a unique and often international flair, the DDRs’ progressive culinary team is also available to create a one-of-a-kind menu for your event.

Intrepid Museum
Pier 86, W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, USA- Spaces for 50-5,000 Guests
- 11 Museums
- 11 Landmarks
- 1 Event Space
Imagine the sun setting over the Hudson River, the world famous New York City skyline at your back and 45,000 tons of steel beneath your feet. The Intrepid Museum is home to the most unique special events venue in New York City. With views from the Flight Deck, Space Shuttle Pavilion, to the Hangar Deck with the finest aircraft collection, your guests will enjoy their time aboard the Intrepid in style. The variety of event spaces will meet all your special event needs. The Intrepid is proud to be one of the few venues in the city with the ability to host events from 20 to 5,000 people with both indoor and outdoor options to make your event Intrepid!
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
150W17TH
150 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011, USA- Spaces for 65-500 Guests
- 5 Museums
- 5 Landmarks
The Rubin Museum of Art is an arts oasis and cultural hub in New York City’s vibrant Chelsea neighborhood that inspires visitors to make powerful connections between contemporary life and the ideas, cultures, and art of the Himalayas, India, and neighboring regions. With an emphasis on cross-cultural connections, the Rubin’s special exhibitions celebrate art forms that range from ancient to contemporary, including photography and multimedia, while its permanent collection galleries are focused primarily on art from the Himalayan region. DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN RENT THE RUBIN? Make the Rubin yours. Speak with one of our planners today to find a space for your next event, plan a custom Rubin experience, or set the perfect backdrop for your film shoot. From a stunning atrium to a state-of-the-art theater, the Rubin Museum has the right space for any event. Experience the Rubin in your own way. From retreats to meditation and yoga, plan an unforgettable event in an inspiring space.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460, USA- Spaces for 75-1,000 Guests
- 6 Museums
- 6 Landmarks
The Bronx Zoo offers the ultimate one-of-a-kind experience for you and your guests and has the perfect mix of elegance and fun. With a variety of spaces available, you're sure to find a perfect fit for your corporate or social gathering. The historic Bronx Zoo was opened by the New York Zoological Society, now the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), on November 8, 1899. The WCS saves wildlife & wild places worldwide. We do so through science, global conservation, education, & the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. A day of adventure awaits you and your guests! Schiff Family Great Hall, Dancing Crane Pavilion, and Grizzly Corner are three of our most popular private spaces. The Bronx Zoo custom designs experiences of all kinds, your guest will be “wowed” by all of the various enhancements you can add-on to your event. Make your green go further! All event proceeds help support the Wildlife Conservation Society’s mission to help save wildlife and wild places around the globe. Join us for evenings at the Zoo! Evenings at the Zoo are designed so that you and your guests may enjoy a fully exclusive viewing of selected exhibits. The most popular evening experience allows guests to meander throughout Astor Court with the free-roaming peacocks, all while sipping cocktails alongside lemurs and sea lions. Guests will not only enjoy some time with our fabulous friends but they will also be able to view the 100-year-old architecture that surrounds Astor Court.
Tavern on the Green
W 67th St & Central Park West, New York, NY 10023, USA- 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.

Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10280, USA- Spaces for 80-400 Guests
- 6 Museums
- 6 Landmarks
Make the breathtaking views of the New York Harbor the backdrop for your next memorable social, corporate or non-profit event. The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust in Battery Park offers unparalleled indoor and outdoor spaces for events that are at once beautiful, meaningful, and inspirational. The Museum of Jewish Heritage is a versatile venue for gala dinners, conferences, luncheons, film/commercial shoots, performances, theater presentations, and everything in between. We also offer customized event experiences for significant life celebrations such as engagements, weddings, mitzvahs and memorials. All nine of our distinctive event spaces are housed in the Robert M. Morgenthau Wing, an 82,000-square-foot addition unveiled in 2003, while the hexagonal Core building housing the Museum’s main exhibitions opened in 1997. Both buildings were designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Kevin Roche and John Dinkeloo with interiors by Patrick Gallagher and exterior plaza and landscaping by Olin Studio.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Celebrate at Snug Harbor
1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301, USA- Spaces for 250-350 Guests
- 2 Museums
- 2 Landmarks
- 5 Total Spaces
Situated in the midst of Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens, Celebrate at Snug Harbor is New York City’s best kept secret. The picturesque landscaping, lush botanical gardens, stunning architecture and rich history of this mini metropolis make a truly one-of-a-kind space to host your next great event. Ideal for weddings and larger receptions is the formal Great Hall featuring 40-foot ceilings and Palladian windows. The cozy old-world charm of the Lower Great Hall is perfect for the cocktail hour of an event celebrated in the Great Hall or to host a smaller, less formal event. Our newly renovated tented pavilion, which is the perfect mix of indoor amenities and outdoor elegance, is ideal for corporate functions, outdoor weddings, birthday parties, as well as any other special occasion. Located adjacent to the Chinese Scholar Garden, the tent makes the picture perfect destination to celebrate a unique wedding. Snug Harbor is covered by 83-acres of lush greenery, botanical gardens, amazing architecture, and peaceful pathways, including one of the most celebrated gardens in North America, the Chinese Scholar’s Garden. The Tuscan Garden, modeled after the Villa Gamberaia in Florence, stands out with its magnificently landscaped terraces, formal water elements, topiaries, and period plantings

Museum of Arts & Design
2 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019, USA- Spaces for 110-150 Guests
- 2 Museums
- 2 Landmarks
The Museum of Arts & Design is the perfect venue for all types of celebrations, from weddings to corporate gatherings. MAD's new home at 2 Columbus Circle offers a variety of spaces to complement your special event. The Museum offers a variety of spaces including The 7th Floor, The Theater, The Grand Atrium and exterior rentals. Rental of these spaces may allow access to gallery floors. The Museum of Arts and Design offers catering exclusively through Ark Restaurants.

New York Public Library
476 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, NY, USA- Spaces for 110-750 Guests
- 5 Museums
- 5 Landmarks
The New York Public Library has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. NYPL is the nation’s largest public library system, featuring a unique combination of 88 neighborhood libraries and four scholarly research centers, including the landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman building at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street. Hosting your event at the Library provides unique access to our most exquisite spaces, while helping sustain one of the world’s premier non-profit institutions. All event fees support the Library’s indispensable collections, services, and programs.

Hall des Lumières
49 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, USA- Spaces for 20-1,000 Guests
- 1 Museum
- 1 Landmark
- 4 Total Spaces
Developed between 1902 and 1912 in traditional Beaux-Arts style, the Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank is designated as a New York City Landmark. Today, after a two year renovation and restoration effort by Culturespaces, Hall des Lumières not only preserves its architectural heritage, such as the marble bank tellers’ windows and interior, but also seamlessly integrates state-of-the-art technology for an unparalleled immersive experience. The venue is a multi-sensory experience, powered by video canvases that reflect onto the walls and floors, 130 video projectors, 54 speakers, and 22 subwoofers. Hall des Lumières totals 30,000 square feet over two levels featuring 40-foot-high ceilings and custom 100+-year-old lay lights. The venue has three separate exhibition areas: the ground floor (Historical), the lower level (Modern), & the former bank vault (Intimate). This unique fusion not only preserves the architectural and aesthetic heritage of the space but also infuses it with contemporary flair, ensuring guests enjoy both the charm of the past and the conveniences of the present. The integration of state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, enhances the overall experience, making every moment memorable.
Avg response time 1-2 days
New York Aquarium
602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224, USA- Spaces for 60-1,500 Guests
- 4 Museums
- 4 Landmarks
Situated by the sea in the famed Coney Island, Brooklyn, our spacious grounds can accommodate any type of event, and upwards of 2,000 guests. Greet our sea lions, sip cocktails with sharks, or have a picnic with amazing ocean views! With a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations, our event staff can help customize your ideal setting for any celebration. With so many great locations for entertaining your guests, utilizing the entire park also makes for a great location for those larger gatherings. Because of the impact that single-use plastic has on our oceans, The WCS’s New York Aquarium is working to green our operations and has committed to eliminating single-use plastic in our park and promoting more environmentally-responsible alternatives. We realize that this is sometimes a complicated task, but we ask that all those who have events here make every effort they can to avoid bringing plastic products into the park including disposable plastic utensils, plates, cups, and bags. KEEPING OUR OCEAN SAFE, ONE EVENT AT A TIME! Daytime Events: The New York Aquarium makes for a great location for all types of daytime events. Glover’s Reef Deck is the perfect daytime event space, sitting atop a 167,000-gallon fish tank, with views of both the beach and our Sea Cliffs exhibit! Evening Events: Have you ever wanted to be in an aquarium all by yourself? Now you have the opportunity to make our underwater oasis your exclusive event space! With multiple after-hours options available, you can utilize parts of the aquarium, or take over the entire park for your big event. Whether sipping cocktails on our deck or rooftop, guests will enjoy stunning beachfront views. Guests will also be able to explore all our park has to offer, in a completely exclusive environment!

Prospect Park Zoo
95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA- Spaces for 90-1,500 Guests
- 3 Museums
- 3 Landmarks
Located in the heart of Brooklyn, the Prospect Park Zoo is a hidden gem for any upcoming social or corporate gathering. Conveniently located on the east side of Prospect Park, the zoo is also across the street from Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Brooklyn Museum. With an abundance of outdoor space, the Prospect Park Zoo is a great spot for hosting larger soirees during the spring and summer months. Optional indoor space can accommodate cocktail groups of upwards of 300-guests for colder and rainier times.