National Museum of the American Indian--George Gustav Heye Center
1 Bowling Grn, New York, NY
Capacity: 1,500 people
About National Museum of the American Indian--George Gustav Heye Center
The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in New York opened as the George Gustav Heye Center in 1994 at the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House. This vast seven-story building, designed by prominent architect Cass Gilbert in the early 1900s, is considered one of the most splendid Beaux-Arts buildings in New York City. Covering four city blocks, the Custom House is south of Bowling Green, and directly across from the newly restored Battery Park, overlooking the bustling harbor of Lower Manhattan, and at the foot of the Wiechquaekeck Trail, an old Algonquian trade route. Rich in exquisite architectural details, nautical themes, and historic significance, this landmark building is on the National Register of Historic Places. The National Museum of the American Indian in New York is a place where art, history, and culture come together in unique and extraordinary ways.
The museum's event spaces are available for rent to individuals, corporations, and non-profit organizations for private corporate and non-profit events, social events, fundraisers for 501(c)(3) organizations, film screenings, and daytime meetings. The variety and flexibility of the museum's event spaces make it an ideal setting for special events with groups from 10 to 1,500.
Event Spaces
The Auditorium, Lobby & Meeting Rooms
The Collectors Office
The Diker Pavilion for Native Arts & Cultures
The Rotunda
Neighborhood
Venue Types
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 1500