Museum of the Bible offers an ultra-modern experience for your next big event. With grand spaces and gourmet dining options, there is no place quite like this for private functions and after-hours events.
Whether for 4 or 400 guests, Museum of the Bible offers a wide range of event spaces that are comfortable, high-tech, and exquisitely designed.
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For a beautifully elegant ultra-modern experience, host your next virtual event with us! For additional information please click the "Request Event Space" button above.
Available Event Spaces
Gathering Room
The gathering room is the museum’s premier event space for 400 dining or 500 reception. Located on the top floor of the museum, guests will experience sweeping views of Washington, DC. This space includes two 11' × 17' media walls, high quality audio, handheld and lavalier wireless mics, and touch screen control of AV functions.
Grand Hall (with digital ceiling)
This awe-inspiring space is clad in Jerusalem Stone from the land of the Bible. The flooring, covered in dark and light tile from Portugal and Tunisia, represents the biblical theme of moving from darkness into light. The Grand Hall is crowned with our 140-foot-long digital ceiling that features rotating displays of images inspired by the Bible. This space is ideal for an after-hours reception (for 400 reception and 220 dining).
Scholars Initiative Conference Room
This 78-seat conference hall is ideal for small conferences, seminars, and training programs.
Audio/Visual Capabilities
- Video projection system with dual 137" projectors
- Audio reinforcement system with wireless mic
- Multi-language simultaneous translation via Taiden Congress System
Biblical Garden
Museum of the Bible’s rooftop Biblical Garden provides a beautiful setting for a reception or dinner in spring, summer, or fall. The plants and flowers chosen for the garden are referenced in the Bible or come from the lands of the Bible (reception for 98).
Time Frame: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Number of Guests: Up to 98
Members Lounge
The Museum of the Bible Members Lounge is the ideal setting for an intimate gathering (for 38 dining after hours).
Time Frame: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Number of Guests: Up to 38
Executive Board Room
Hosting an important meeting? With its exquisite hand-milled finishes and state-of-the-art AV capabilities, Museum of the Bible’s Executive Board Room sets the stage for a productive gathering (for 32 guests).
Time Frame: 5 to 8 hours
Number of Guests: Up to 32
Contact Us
Thank you for considering Museum of the Bible to host your upcoming event! To make your request, please click here. All event requests are vetted for consideration and approval. Please provide as much information as possible: active website address, affiliations, media sites, past performances, etc. to aid in the process. The vetting process generally takes 5 to 8 business days; more time may be required should additional information be needed. Once a decision has been made, you will be contacted via email.
Event Space Site Visit: All site visits are based on availability and scheduled by appointment with the Events Department. For more information, please click here or call 1-866-430-MOTB (6682), select prompt 2.
All events presented by external organizations are not affiliated with Museum of the Bible other than as a lessee of the event space in coordination with Museum of the Bible’s event rental office. As such, Museum of the Bible does not take a position on opinions expressed during the event and expects lessees to abide by their agreement not to use the premises for any purpose that is contrary to the museum’s mission.