Newseum
Venue Description
The Newseum, a 250,000-square-foot museum of news in the heart of Washington, D.C., is the consummate location for events to remember—from corporate events to galas and extravaganzas. Above the Newseum in the two-story Knight Conference Center, more than 20,000 square feet of private conference space that can be configured to accommodate meetings of any size. Amenities at the Newseum and Knight Conference Center include state-of-the-art technology and food service by Wolfgang Puck Catering.
Buzz
The most spectacular events deserve a dramatic venue. With exceptional service and an atmosphere reflecting the history, power, and grandeur of Washington, the Newseum is the perfect place to get together to work and to play.
Testimonials
Event planners at Engaging Affairs state: “For a modern, sleek venue: there is no better place. The Newseum is ‘just what we [need]’ to set the tone—the glass, the clean-slate space, and the views. Who can resist?”
Clients
ABC News
Bloomberg
Business Roundtable
Comcast Corporation
Cox Enterprises
Greater Washington Board of Trade
Hearst Foundation
National Association of Black Journalists
National Journal
Politico
Buzz
The most spectacular events deserve a dramatic venue. With exceptional service and an atmosphere reflecting the history, power, and grandeur of Washington, the Newseum is the perfect place to get together to work and to play.
Testimonials
Event planners at Engaging Affairs state: “For a modern, sleek venue: there is no better place. The Newseum is ‘just what we [need]’ to set the tone—the glass, the clean-slate space, and the views. Who can resist?”
Clients
ABC News
Bloomberg
Business Roundtable
Comcast Corporation
Cox Enterprises
Greater Washington Board of Trade
Hearst Foundation
National Association of Black Journalists
National Journal
Politico
Spaces
Entire Newseum
Area: 25000
Min. capacity: 338
Max. capacity (standing): 3500
Max. capacity (seated): 450
Front Pages Gallery and Hank Greenspun Family Terrace
Area: 5600
Min. capacity: 75
Max. capacity (standing): 200
Max. capacity (seated): 100
Great Hall of News
Area: 6305
Min. capacity: 300
Max. capacity (standing): 800
Max. capacity (seated): 400
Knight Center Center Level 8 – Rooms 802 + 806 + 807 + 808
Area: 2691
Min. capacity: 113
Max. capacity (standing): 240
Max. capacity (seated): 150
Knight Conference Center Level 8 – Room 802
Area: 854
Max. capacity (standing): 80
Max. capacity (seated): 50
Knight Conference Center Level 7 - Terrace
Area: 2942
Min. capacity: 131
Max. capacity (standing): 175
Knight Conference Center Level 7 – Pre-function 703
Area: 1418
Min. capacity: 113
Max. capacity (standing): 150
Knight Conference Center Level 7 – Room 702
Area: 719
Min. capacity: 45
Max. capacity (standing): 60
Max. capacity (seated): 60
Knight Conference Center Level 7 – Room 704
Area: 1788
Min. capacity: 68
Max. capacity (standing): 170
Max. capacity (seated): 90
Knight Conference Center Level 7 – Room 709
Area: 929
Max. capacity (standing): 50
Max. capacity (seated): 60
Knight Conference Center Level 7 – Rooms 705 + 706
Area: 3674
Min. capacity: 210
Max. capacity (standing): 300
Max. capacity (seated): 280
Knight Conference Center Level 8 - Room 811
Area: 289
Max. capacity (standing): 20
Max. capacity (seated): 20
Knight Conference Center Level 8 – Room 806
Area: 918
Max. capacity (standing): 80
Max. capacity (seated): 50
Knight Conference Center Level 8 – Room 807
Area: 919
Max. capacity (standing): 80
Max. capacity (seated): 50
Private Dining Room and Capitol Terrace
Area: 1080
Min. capacity: 45
Max. capacity (standing): 75
Max. capacity (seated): 60
Markets
Washington, D.C.
Categories
Address
555 Pennsylvania Ave.
20001
Washington, D.C.
