Create Your Event on our Canvas

Make your special occasion even more memorable by giving it a sophisticated backdrop: the ambiance of an art museum! As a private event venue, the Arlington Museum of Art has various spaces to host 30-440 people or more, depending on your needs.

The new AMA is available for venue rentals. Contact us today!

Host your event in a world-class art museum in the heart of the Arlington Entertainment District.

The new AMA offers you so many artful options and flexible space for your dream-come-true event.

Whether you’re planning a wedding, reception, private party, corporate function, or other social event, the Arlington Museum of Art provides a unique backdrop for your vision. We have ten different spaces within our museum that you can choose from!

But we’re more than a venue; we love being a special place where people come to be inspired and make memories. To thank you for hosting your first event at the new AMA, you will receive a one-year AMA membership valued at $250 (see details below).

Venue Options at the new AMA

A 25% non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking to reserve the date. Non-profit partner discounts are available.
Contact us at rentals@arlingtonmuseum.org for rates and details.

All prices are base rates. A 25% non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking to reserve the date of the event. Contact Lorie at lorie@arlingtonmuseum.org for details.

HELP Center Gallery

First Floor
440-person capacity

base rate of

$4,000 Sun-Th

$6,000 Fri-Sat

Non-profit partner discount:
$1,000 off

Board Room

First Floor
48-person capacity

base rate of

$2,500

Black Box

First Floor 
300-person seating capacity
(on risers)

Very limited availability

base rate of

$3,000

per production

Education Gallery

First Floor
100-person standing capacity
72-person seating capacity

Available in 2025

base rate of

$1,000

Classrooms

First Floor
Four classrooms total
30-person capacity (each)

Available in 2025

base rate of

$500 each

Traditional Gallery

First floor

Contact us for availability and details

Immersive Galleries

First floor

Contact us for availability and details

Venue Rental FAQs

There are seven (7) spaces inside the new AMA that are rentable spaces (based on availability). Every space is on the first floor. Depending on availability and capacity, you can choose one or more for your special occasion:

  • HELP Center Gallery (440 person capacity)
  • Education Gallery (72-100 person capacity)
  • Three classrooms in the Education Center (30 person capacity in each classroom) 
  • Board Room (48 person capacity)

Additionally, our main galleries will be available for rent on a limited basis.

  • Traditional Gallery
  • Immersive Galleries
  • Black Box (300 person capacity)

Please contact us at rentals@arlingtonmuseum.org for details. 

Venue Partners

As a special thank you...

We’re thrilled to help you create an artful event to remember! As a thank you for your first event rental at the AMA in our new location, you will receive a one-year museum membership valued at $250. Your Explorer Membership includes:

  • Three free adult tickets for every major exhibit, opening reception, and members-only events
  • 10% discount in the gift shop
  • Access to all AMA Travel Program benefits

Let's create great memories together!