Rental Rates
Guest Capacity: Up to 140 seated guests or 200 standing.
Begin your special day with a ceremony outdoors on the Portico, with the iconic Washington Monument as your backdrop. Then, move indoors to the adjacent O'Byrne Gallery for your dinner services in a space adorned with historic charm. Don’t forget dancing the night away under the Portico’s covered Rotunda after!
Rental Rates
Saturday | $16,000
Friday | $14,000
Sunday | $13,000
Monday-Thursday | $12,000
Guest Capacity: Up to 140 seated guests or 200 standing.
Starting on the Portico showcasing a showstopping view of the Washington Monument before leading your guests through the marble wonders of the Pennsylvania Foyer. Move into the DAR Library for an elegant cocktail hour reception. Greet your guests from the boxes or even have musicians serenade them as they enter. Return to the O’Byrne Gallery for dinner before concluding the celebration with dancing outside on the Portico, seamless connected providing a blend of indoor and outdoor spaces.
**For Rotunda Romance ONLY - Guest count may go up 165 if you are comfortable with your extra guests seating separately on the Portico. A tent at an additional cost would be required for the Portico in case of inclement weather.
Rental Rates:
Saturday | $18,000
Friday | $16,500
Sunday | $15,000
Monday-Thursday | $14,500
Guest Capacity: Up to 100 seated guests.
Your ceremony begins in the Pennsylvania Foyer featuring gorgeous marble walls and a gold leaf ceiling as you say your vows in an opulent yet classic location. Gather your guests in the O’Byrne Gallery for an intimate cocktail reception soon thereafter. Then wow your guests as you dine in the jewel of DAR, The Library - a former theatrical space with functional boxes for toasts and speeches. Return to the O’Byrne Gallery for dancing, passing through the pocket doors of the Library for a pop of fun.
Rental Rates:
Saturday | $17,000
Friday | $15,000
Sunday | $14,000
Monday-Thursday | $13,000
Guest Capacity: Up to 140 seated | 200 standing
Perfect for: Corporate receptions, annual galas, major donor events, leadership summits, networking mixers.
- Arrival & Welcome Reception:
Host your guests on the iconic Portico, offering sweeping views of the Washington Monument and a dramatic architectural backdrop that immediately sets the tone for the evening. - Dinner or Presentation:
Transition seamlessly into the O’Byrne Gallery, featuring barreled ceilings, a herringbone hardwood floor, and elegant lighting—ideal for seated dinners, staged programs, or branded activations. - Bonus Experience:
Open up the Rotunda for an unforgettable post-dinner reception or dance floor under the stars, framed by marble columns and a covered open-air structure.
Rental Rates:
Monday–Thursday | $8,500
Friday | $10,500
Saturday | $11,000
Sunday | $9,500
Guest Capacity: Up to 140 seated | 200 standing
Perfect for: Award ceremonies, executive client events, embassy receptions, product reveals
- Grand Welcome:
Greet guests on the Portico, with one of the city’s most awe-inspiring views of the Washington Monument, then lead them through the Pennsylvania Foyer, a corridor of marble grandeur and old-world sophistication. - Reception or Program Launch:
Move into the DAR Library, a soaring and elegant hall with functional balconies—perfect for musicians, speeches, or multimedia reveals. - Dinner & Networking:
Return to the O’Byrne Gallery for a seated dinner or standing reception, then allow guests to flow back outside for dancing or toasts on the Portico’s Rotunda.
Extended Option: Accommodate up to 165 with overflow seating on the Portico (tenting required in case of inclement weather).
Rental Rates:
Monday–Thursday | $11,500
Friday | $13,500
Saturday | $14,000
Sunday | $12,500
Guest Capacity: Up to 100 seated
Perfect for: Thought-leadership forums, fundraising dinners, intimate executive receptions, curated roundtable events
- Opening Remarks or Toasts::
Welcome your guests in the stately Pennsylvania Foyer, where marble walls and gold leaf ceilings make an unforgettable first impression. - Cocktail Hour:
Mix and mingle in the O’Byrne Gallery, ideal for elegant hors d’oeuvres and light networking. - Dinner or Keynote:
Impress your attendees with a seated dinner in the DAR Library, a show-stopping space with theatrical architecture and elevated boxes—perfect for spotlight moments or a keynote speaker. - Reception or Social Hour:
Reopen the O’Byrne Gallery for dancing, dessert bars, or live entertainment, creating a progressive event layout that keeps guests engaged.
Rental Rates:
Monday–Thursday | $10,000
Friday | $12,500
Saturday | $13,000
Sunday | $11,500
