Site Rental

The Abigail Adams Smith Auditorium and the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden are available for rent for weddings, corporate functions and special celebrations.  The spaces are flexible and can accommodate a variety of special events. If you are planning a small party or reception, why not consider the unique space that the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum offers. For a larger group of 50 people or more, the Abigail Adams Smith Auditorium is an ideal space.


Abigail Adams Smith Auditorium

Conveniently located at 61st Street between 1st and York Avenues, the Abigail Adams Smith Auditorium offers a calm and elegant venue in the heart of New York City.

A perfect choice for wedding receptions, dinner dances and Holiday gatherings, this unique, newly renovated space can accommodate parties of up to 200 guests. It features a beautiful hardwood floor, mirrored Palladian windows, receiving hall and caterer’s kitchen with service entrance. The adjoining museum garden and patio is perfect for cocktails and provides guests with a breathtaking entrance to the auditorium space.

The auditorium easily transforms into a venue suitable for lectures, auctions or corporate events. An oversized screen can be pulled down for slide presentations, video feed or film screenings.

The wonderful acoustic quality, provided by a barrel vaulted ceiling, and the intimate surroundings makes the room a perfect choice for small classical and chamber music concerts.

For complete information on pricing and available rental options please call

212-838-5489 X11. Non-profit rates are available.

Museum Garden 
Canopy Set-up 
Museum Garden
Canopy Set-up


Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden

Tavern Room
Tavern Room Ladies' Parlor South
Tavern Room
Ladies’ Parlor South


The Museum's historic period rooms and 19th-century-landscaped gardens featuring the Museum's new gazebo are available for rental to groups of no more than 50 people for meetings, conferences, cocktail receptions, small weddings, showers, birthday parties, and afternoon teas.

Gazebo in Museum Garden
Gazebo in Museum Garden


The Museum is also available for still photography and video filming.  Information is available upon request.

Gentleman's Parlor
Upper Hall
Gentlemen’s Parlor
Upper Hall


As the Museum is a landmarked building and regularly open to the public, certain restrictions apply to the use of the site.

Basic Fees

Museum rental varies according to event.  Use of museum garden included in rental fee.

  • Use of tables and chairs $100

  • Cleaning fee $100

  • Private Museum Tour for groups $100

Please email info@mvhm.org or call (212) 838-6878 with any questions or to set up an appointment.

Museum Garden
Museum Garden