Corporate Entertaining

Venues

RMA corporate and Individual members (Chairman's Circle and above) are invited to use our beautiful facilities for special events. Depending on membership level, members are entitled to a range of benefits that include selective use of the Spiral Lobby, the Colonnade, and the Theater.

For more information and inquiries, contact Special Events by phone at 212.620.5000 x294, or by email at specialevents@rmanyc.org.

Click on the image to the right to view photographs of previous events.

 

Spiral Lobby


The Spiral Lobby is adjacent to the primary entrance to the museum and features a dramatic staircase designed by Andrée Putman. Adorned with a copper “cloud wall” designed by Milton Glaser and a sleek French limestone floor, the spiral is used either alone or in tandem with the colonnade and theater.

Total area: 1,150 square feet
Capacity: 100 for a reception

Colonnade


The Colonnade is a spectacular arcaded venue with rows of stunning columns.

Total area: 3,850 square feet
Capacity: 220 for dinner or 400 for a reception

Theater


The theater at RMA is ideal for business presentations, films, lectures, readings, and small performance events. The venue is equipped with comfortable removable seating for custom set-up and features a stage, fully equipped AV booth, green room, optional podium, and projection screen.

Total area: 1,400 square feet
Capacity: 137 as theater style, or 100 as cabaret style. The theater can also be used for private receptions (80) and small dinner receptions (60).

Combined Spaces


Commonly, the spiral and colonnade are used in conjunction. The theater and lower level gallery can then be used as a caterer’s prep area.

Total area: 7,650 square feet
Capacity: 220 for seated dinner or up to 500 for a reception

Galleries at RMA


The museum features 6 floors of rotating exhibitions from the regions of the Himalayas. One or more galleries are available for viewing for all events. (No food or beverages are allowed in the galleries.)

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  • By Subway
  • A, C and E to 14th Street (8th Avenue)
  • 1 to 18th Street (7th Avenue)
  • 1, 2, 3 to 14th Street (7th Avenue)
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  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11 a.m – 7 p.m.
  • Thursday: 11 a.m – 5 p.m.
  • Friday: 11 a.m – 10 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m – 6 p.m.

  • The museum is closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s Day.

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  • Seniors and artists - $7.00
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  • Students (June 1-September 6) - $2.00
  • Children (under 12) - Free
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