11 Unique Venue Ideas for your next Washington DC Charity Event

Choosing the right venue can be a challenge. Below are a few venue ideas to help you in your search for a venue in Washington DC. The perfect venue will help you set the atmosphere for a great event. The venue ideas below are unique and could be perfect for your next charity event.

National Building Museum – The Great Hall is the perfect place to hold a grand charity event. This room features a fountain that measures 28 feet across, as well as four humongous Corinthian columns which are some of the tallest in the world. The room itself is an impressive 159 feet tall at its highest point and can accommodate up to 2000 people.

American Museum of Natural History –  Choosing this museum is the easy part, deciding which room to use is the hard part.  Hold your charity event under a 94’ blue whale in the Hall of Ocean Life or amongst a magnificent dinosaur display in the Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda which boasts a 100’ ceiling. Or how about the Akeley Hall of African Animals with an enormous elephant display as centerpiece? The possibilities are endless!

FedEx Field –  This Washington DC location gives you 10 spaces to choose from.  Look at the Stubhub club level for a truly classy event. It features an enclosed glass atrium and marble floors.  There are many other lounge type settings and outdoor options, as well. You can even throw your event right down on the field!

Powerhouse –  Located in Georgetown, this building has been around since 1917.  It has so many unique features including 30 foot ceilings, brick walls, a 150 foot smokestack, floor to ceiling bay windows, exposed steel beams, and amazing views of the C&O Canal and the Georgetown skyline. Not to mention, a great location that is close to hotels and shopping!

Yards Park –  This is a great choice for those looking to throw an outdoor event in the DC area.  It is a waterfront location with 7 spaces to choose from. Some options include a boardwalk, the River Street Gardens, and the Overlook, which is a raised area overlooking the river.

The Howard Theatre – This location has been around for over 100 years and has recently been restored. It has also been added to the National Register of Historic Places. With it’s brand new stage and HD projector screens, this is the perfect venue idea if you want to put the spotlight on your speakers or entertainment for the evening.

Corcoran Gallery of Art –  This is Washington D.C’s oldest art gallery and rental of this venue includes 2 spaces, the atrium and the  bridge.  The atrium features skylights and columns surrounding the entire room. The bridge is on the second level and overlooks the atrium. It’s the perfect spot to hold cocktail hour before the main event. Art exhibits can remain open upon request.

Ronald Reagan Building – If you are looking for a venue with a lot room, this is it!  With 15 rental spaces, there is sure to be a spot that will work for you. For larger events, consider the Atrium. Space for 1500 people, marble and granite floors, tall columns, and a grand staircase make this venue a great choice.

Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium – This venue will impress guests from the moment they pull up. Granite stairs lead up to the main entrance flanked by massive columns.  Inside you will find limestone walls and marble floors and room for up to 1000.

Toolbox –  This is truly a unique venue. It has many amazing features such as wood floors, brick walls, and a glass staircase railing just to name a few. This location fuses the old and new together in a truly memorable way.

The Flying Bridge – This is an amazing rooftop venue with views of the Capitol building and The Washington Monument. It can be rented year round because of a retractable canopy, removable clear side panels, as well heating and air conditioning. The Flying Bridge also has their own parking garage which is an added bonus in D.C.

Hope you enjoyed this list of venue ideas in Washington DC. Here’s to a successful charity event and happy venue searching!

Tim Decker