Host an Event

Event Types

The Sixth Floor Museum’s venue spaces are available for, but not limited to, hosting:

• client receptions
• awards banquets
• employee parties
• conferences and meetings
• alumni receptions

In order to maintain the integrity of the Museum as a site of commemoration, The Sixth Floor Museum cannot accommodate the following events:

• events of a personal nature (weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, proms, anniversaries, birthday parties, etc.)
• fundraisers

Event rental fees include event coordination, security and access to the sixth floor exhibit.

Event Spaces

The Seventh Floor

Available at 6 pm

Capacity:

• 200 seated
• 290 standing
• 5,000 sq. ft. of usable space
• Includes access to the sixth floor exhibit

Rates:

• Corporate: starting at $1,900
• Non-profit 501(c)(3): starting at $1,600

The Seventh Floor: South Gallery

Daytime Only

Capacity:

• 100 seated (theater-style)
• 150 standing
• 2,700 sq. ft. of usable space

Rates:

• Corporate: starting at $200/hour (4-hour minimum)
• Non-profit 501(c)(3): starting at $160/hr (4-hour minimum)

The Seventh Floor: Central Gallery

Daytime Only

Capacity:

• 150 seated (theater-style)
• 175 standing
• 1,900 sq. ft. of usable space

Rates:

• Corporate: starting at $200/hour (4-hour minimum)
• Non-profit 501(c)(3): starting at $160/hr (4-hour minimum)

Visitors Center

Available at 7 pm in conjunction with a seventh floor rental

Capacity:

• 70 seated
• 160 standing
• 1,800 sq. ft. of usable space

Rates:

• Corporate: $750
• Non-profit 501(c)(3): $600

Guidelines

The Sixth Floor Museum staff will ensure a perfect event for both you and your guests. Amenities include:

• Exclusive opportunity to see the main exhibit and traveling exhibitions
• Assistance with event planning
• Event security, in-house audiovisual equipment
• Flexible lighting to spotlight tables, speakers and food displays
• Vendor recommendations for catering, music, lighting and floral needs
• Adjacent parking
• Table and chair rental

Contact

For more information about booking your next special event at The Sixth Floor Museum, please call 214.389.3050 or email events@jfk.org.