General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 500
Elevate your next event by hosting it at the National Automobile Museum, where our versatile spaces—Gallery 4, Changing Exhibits Gallery, and our picturesque Patio—offer the perfect backdrop for any occasion. Whether you’re planning a business lunch, cocktail hour, fundraising gala, awards ceremony, speaker event, or even a prom, our venues can be tailored to fit your needs.
For larger gatherings of over 350 guests, consider a full museum buyout to immerse your attendees in a unique and exclusive experience. Our professional catering partners will ensure your event is complemented by exquisite food and beverages.
Contact us to explore our preferred vendors and discover how we can make your event unforgettable!
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 350 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 200 People
Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 300 People
Reception
Capacity: 400 People
Theater
Capacity: 500 People
U-Shape
Capacity: 100 People
Features
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Special Features:
Access to all galleries, Table seating, High-top tables, In-house AV system, Large room for dancing, Room for a stage
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 130
Host your guests on one of our period street facades and enjoy our life-size displays: a hardware store here, a movie theatre there, all with accompanying artifacts and sounds from each era.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 130 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 130 People
Reception
Capacity: 100 People
Features
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Special Features:
Access to all Museum galleries, Photo opportunity in the Museum’s photo car, High-top tables, Docents available
Theater
| Maximum Capacity: 157
The Museum’s theatre is the perfect space for corporate trainings, meetings, stage plays, storytelling, dance presentations, performances, lectures, private movie nights, birthday parties and more!
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 157 People
Features
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Number of Green Rooms:
1
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Special Features:
Seating for 157 Guests, 10×19 High-Definition Screen, Projector. Stage, Audio/Visual Equipment, Two Podiums, Free Parking
Outdoor Venue
| Maximum Capacity: 1000
About Riverfront Pavilion
The longest riverfront venue in Reno, spanning an expansive 16,000 sq. ft.
40ft outdoor bar and prep area for food & beverage service
Patio 1 can hold 100 people for a seated dinner and 200 for a cocktail reception
Patio 2 can hold 450 people for a seated dinner and 600 for a cocktail reception
Five gas firepits with enchanting market lighting
Comfortable Adirondack chairs and high cocktail tables for relaxed mingling
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 400 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 400 People
Reception
Capacity: 1000 People
Features
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Atmosphere/Decor:
Decorative lighting & landscape
Fire Pits
Lounge Groupings
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Special Features:
16,000 sq. ft. Pavilion, 40 ft. Outdoor bar & prep area, Five gas firepits, Access to the Museum, Tables, chairs, high tops