Enjoy the unique privilege of entertaining at The Museum of Modern Art when your corporation maintains an annual Corporate Membership, or when your company supports the Museum through the sponsorship of exhibitions or programs.

MoMA's legendary architecture, designed by Yoshio Taniguchi, Cesar Pelli, and Philip Johnson, melds contemporary elegance with classic modernity. With soaring, light-filled spaces, intimate galleries, and public areas that reflect the vitality of midtown Manhattan, the Museum can accommodate from 50 to 3,500 guests in an extraordinary atmosphere that will delight the most discerning executives and clients.

If you are interested in hosting an event and would like further information, please fill out our Corporate Entertaining Inquiry Form.

Please note: All entertaining privileges are subject to additional fees and availability. The Museum does not permit the use of its facilities by third parties for political or personal events, including weddings, graduations, or birthdays.

The Lobby

The spacious lobby is a flexible 12,400-square-foot space stretching between Fifty-third and Fifty-fourth Streets. With inviting views of The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, it lends itself perfectly to cocktail receptions, seated dinners, and dancing.

Capacity for dinner: 700
Capacity for reception: 1000

The Donald B. and Catherine C. Marron Atrium

Approached from the ground floor via a grand staircase and dramatically situated beneath skylights 110 feet overhead, the Marron Atrium stands at the center of more than 20,000 square feet of gallery space housing contemporary art.

Capacity for dinner: 400
Capacity for reception: 700

The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden

Designed by the renowned architect Philip Johnson for the display of outstanding examples of sculpture from the Museum’s collection, the magnificent Sculpture Garden also features beautiful landscaping, seasonal plantings, and reflecting pools.

Capacity for reception: 1500

The Sixth-floor Atrium

Located immediately outside of MoMA’s Rene d'Harnoncourt Exhibition Galleries, this distinctive platform provides guests with an intimate space and convenient access to special exhibitions.

Capacity for dinner: 70
Capacity for reception: 250

Terrace 5 (The Carroll and Milton Petrie Café)

Located immediately outside the Painting and Sculpture Galleries, this café on the fifth floor offers a unique, intimate atmosphere and is perfect for smaller events. In good weather, the balcony offers a spectacular view of the Sculpture Garden.

Capacity for dinner: 50–60
Capacity for reception: 100

The Roy and Niuta Titus Theaters 1 and 2

These state-of-the-art theaters have superb film and video projection capabilities and are ideal for shareholder meetings or other business presentations.

Theater 1 capacity: 400
Theater 2 capacity: 200

The Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building

The opening of The Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building, in November 2006, marked the completion of The Museum of Modern Art's expansion and renovation project and the fulfillment of architect Yoshio Taniguchi's vision. The building is designed to mirror the gallery building across The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, on the west side of MoMA's campus, with the dynamic interplay between the two serving as a visual reminder of the Museum's twin missions of art and education. The Education and Research Building provides warm, intimate spaces for corporate entertaining, including theaters and screening rooms.

The Edward John Noble Education Center Lobby and The Celeste Bartos Lobby

The Edward John Noble Education Center Lobby and The Celeste Bartos Lobby create an elegant bi-level space for a cocktail reception or dinner. Both lobby areas overlook The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, while simultaneously providing for extraordinary views of Manhattan's midtown skyline.

Capacity for dinner: 80
Capacity for reception: 400

The Celeste Bartos and Time Warner Theaters

In addition to The Roy and Niuta Titus Theaters 1 and 2 in the main Museum building, we are now pleased to offer two smaller theaters with the same state-of-the-art film and video projection capabilities—perfect for smaller meetings or business presentations.

The Celeste Bartos Theater
Capacity: 120
Time Warner Theater
Capacity: 50

Complete list of approved vendors

For more information about corporate entertaining at MoMA, please contact:

Corporate Entertaining
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53 Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 708-9840
Fax: (212) 333-1168
corporate_entertaining@moma.org