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Rentals

There is an art to choosing the right rental location.


The Jewish Museum. Photograph © Peter Aaron/Esto.

The Jewish Museum offers outstanding rental spaces in a Museum Mile landmark. Housed in the former Warburg Mansion and designed as a French Gothic chateau, our elegant rooms can accommodate a wide range of events. Private viewings of our world class exhibitions enhance all occasions.









The Jewish Museum is the ideal location for:

Scheuer Auditorium. Photograph © Peter Aaron/Esto.

  • Non-profit fund-raising events
  • Corporate entertaining
  • Cocktail receptions and buffets
  • Elegant seated dinners
  • Private celebrations such as anniversary, birthday, or retirement parties
  • Wedding receptions or dinners
  • Bar/Bat Mitzvah luncheons or dinners
  • Jewish life cycle events
  • Children\'s birthday parties
  • Lectures, seminars or performances






Scheuer Auditorium

Amenities:

  • Private evening viewings of temporary exhibitions
  • State of the art digital media capabilities
  • Convenient discounted parking is available in the neighborhood
  • Catering by the celebrated Foremost Glatt Kosher Caterers (under the Star K Rabbinical Supervision)




Scheuer Auditorium. Photograph © Peter Aaron/Esto.

The Scheuer Auditorium is beautifully decorated using architectural details and stained glass windows from the original Warburg Mansion.

This elegant space can accommodate 160 guests for a seated dinner, 300 for a cocktail reception and 230 for a lecture or performance.








Offit Gallery. Photograph © Steven Tucker, NY.

The Nancy and Morris W. Offit Gallery is a room designed in the splendid style of the Warburg Mansion period rooms. The exquisitely carved wood and plaster detailing of this attractive gallery provide an intimate space for smaller dinners, receptions or meetings.

The gallery can accommodate 100 guests for a reception, 50 for a seated dinner, and 75 for a lecture.






The Jewish Museum Lobby. Photograph © David Heald.

The Skirball Lobby
The Museum's gracious marble lobby with its period columns and magnificent ceiling is perfect for small receptions up to 75.












Cafe Weissman. Photograph © David Heald.

Cafe Weissman presents another option for gatherings. The cafe features a graceful arched ceiling, warm wood accents and specially commissioned glass windows.

This space can accommodate 80 for a seated dinner or breakfast, or 100 guests for a reception.




For more information about hosting an event, please contact the Rental Manager at 212.423.3216, or email rentals@thejm.org.

Download the Museum's Rental Request form.

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The Jewish Museum

1109 5th Ave at 92nd St

New York NY 10128

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