Reception: 300 Guests Seated Dinner: 250 guests* Dexter Hall houses artwork from our extensive collection, including the towering painted stage curtain, Le Tricorne, the largest Picasso on display in North America. Whether attending a dinner party, sipping cocktails, or listening to a talk, guests enjoy private access to our permanent gallery. When Dexter is rented along with the adjacent Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, the second floor accommodates receptions for up to 600 guests. * dependant on exhibition

Reception: 145 guests A striking, inspiring space, the East Gallery features Women’s Voices, a large-format multimedia installation from the Center for Women's History that explores the compelling stories of women who have shaped the American experience. Also on view: the Roy J. Zuckerberg Silver Gallery, which showcases glittering silver from famed New York retailer Tiffany & Co.

Gallery of Tiffany Lamps Reception: 300 guests (200 guests on main level, 100 guests on mezzanine level) The stunning Gallery of Tiffany Lamps is an immersive display of 100 illuminated Tiffany lamps from New-York Historical’s world-class collection. Guests explore the two levels of dramatically-lit space, which are connected by a glowing glass staircase. When the Gallery is rented along with adjacent spaces, the fourth floor holds up to 600 guests.

Reception: 100 guests The captivating North Gallery showcases historic treasures from our permanent collection in a fresh, inventive way, through both interactive media and 15 glass cases displaying fascinating artifacts. Mesmerize your guests with this unique setting that reflects the dynamic history of America.

Reception: 60 guests Seated Dinner: 48 guests The Skylight Gallery is an intimate space flooded with natural light, making it a perfect backdrop for an elegant seated dinner, a stimulating panel discussion, or a gathering of close friends, family, or business colleagues. Skylight is often coupled with the East Gallery for larger events.

Reception: 300 guests Seated Dinner: 200 guests A spectacular setting for your special occasion, the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library boasts neoclassical architecture and soaring, 50-foot ceilings. Magnificent stained-glass windows—gifted to New-York Historical in 1908—create a dramatic backdrop for luncheons, receptions, dinners, performances, and presentations. When the Library is rented along with nearby Dexter Hall, the second floor accommodates receptions for up to 600 guests.

Reception: 450 guests The Robert H. and Clarice Smith Gallery strikes a perfect balance between the classical and the contemporary. Located right off of our grand, vaulted entrance on Central Park West, the Gallery is ideal for registration, breaks, and cocktail receptions. Its six columns feature customizable digital monitors, in addition to a brandable display wall that provides a striking welcome space for arrivals. Whether the space is used solely for a reception, or in conjunction with a program or seated dinner, guests enjoy an exclusive, private event amid priceless artifacts and art from our exhibitions and collections.

Total Seated Capacity: 409 guests Orchestra: 295 guests Balcony: 114 guests The sleek, modern auditorium, with its curved architectural design, retains the charm of an intimate theater experience while offering state-of-the-art theatrical equipment. It's a perfect venue for film screenings, upfronts, concerts, TED-style talks, and panel discussions. Our in-house AV team provides extensive complimentary support, including lighting, sound, and video projection. Additional services, if necessary, are sourced through our approved vendors.