Dayton Art Institute

456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH

Dayton Art Institute

456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH

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www.daytonartinstitute.org

Capacity: 600 people

About Dayton Art Institute

Create memories that will last a lifetime! The Dayton Art Institute combines a world-class art museum and architecturally significant building into the area’s premier destination for weddings and special events. The museum offers many elegant event spaces that will accommodate everything from an intimate luncheon for 30, to a seated dinner for 300 or a cocktail reception for 600. Your guests will be surrounded by masterpieces from around the world and across the ages, creating an unforgettable experience.

Event Spaces

Hale Cloister

Maximum Capacity: 200
Outdoor Venue

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Hale Cloister

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Outdoor Venue | Maximum Capacity: 200

The tranquil outdoor setting of the Hale Cloister is ideal for small weddings or receptions. This Italian Renaissance-themed courtyard features a covered stone walkway around the perimeter and a grass courtyard with an elegant fountain. The Hale Cloister holds up to 160 for a wedding ceremony and 200 for a cocktail reception.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 200 People

Theater
Capacity: 160 People

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Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium

Maximum Capacity: 480
Auditorium

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Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium

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Auditorium | Maximum Capacity: 480

The museum’s recently renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium provides the perfect setting for meetings, presentations, film screenings, concerts and theater productions. The architectural details make it one of Dayton’s most beautiful auditorium settings! The classic feel combines with up-to-date lighting and audiovisual capabilities, and a stage manager is available to assist during events. Seating will accommodate up to 480 guests.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 480 People

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Shaw Gothic Cloister

Maximum Capacity: 600
General Event Space

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Shaw Gothic Cloister

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 600

This hexagon-shaped event space with period Gothic architecture is unique among event spaces in Dayton! It features a majestic glass-domed cathedral ceiling, brick walls and a view into the galleries. The Cloister can accommodate 250-300 guests for a sit-down dinner and 600 people for a cocktail reception.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 300 People

Reception
Capacity: 600 People

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The Great Hall

Maximum Capacity: 400
General Event Space

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The Great Hall

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 400

The museum’s majestic Great Hall provides a bold, impressive setting for wedding ceremonies, special dinners and more. It connects to the museum’s galleries and Shaw Gothic Cloister, and it also offers a unique view of downtown Dayton. The Great Hall will accommodate 300-400 guests for a cocktail reception and 150 for a sit-down dinner.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 150 People

Reception
Capacity: 400 People

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The Rotunda

Maximum Capacity: 250
General Event Space

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The Rotunda

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 250

The museum’s elegant Rotunda provides the perfect backdrop for cocktail receptions of up to 250 people. It offers easy access from the museum’s parking lot, and its hand-forged steel handrails by Dayton artist Hamilton Dixon provide an impressive aesthetic statement.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 250 People

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Venue Types

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 600
Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 14,850

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