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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Event Space: Rotunda

Rotunda Butterfly Event

The soaring four-story Rotunda, designed in the Beaux-Arts style and featuring Henry, our iconic African Bush Elephant, provides a spectacular setting for standing receptions or seated dinners. Host up to 3,000 guests by expanding your event into our many exhibition halls.

Reception: 300 | Seated: 300

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Guests mingle at a gala reception in the Rotunda.
The Museum rotunda decorated for a donor dinner.
NMNH Rotunda transformed for an event
The rotunda transformed with red lighting for a private Outbreak reception
NMNH Rotunda balcony transformed for an event
NMNH Rotunda transformed for an event
NMNH Rotunda transformed for an event