Carnegie institution for science Reviews

An amazing venue for weddings and more. Everything about this place is fantastic. I'm also a LITTLE biased because I myself got married here and loved every minute of it. The staff are super attentive and always answer your questions quickly. You really can't beat the old school charm of this place -- great venue for a great price.

They also hold fantastic science events/speeches here!

Free Neighborhood Lecture Series once a month. Always interesting and fun!

Although they unfortunately sold their beautiful building in Washington DC it is still a great institution.

Beautiful auditorium, high quality speaker program in a classic building in the middle of downtown.

American society came to about heritage of the country due to the book entitled" guides to materials for american history published by carnegie institute of Washington "

A grand haven for science. A forum for scientific thoughts. Come here to see and hear lectures of discovery and wonder. Come find your true role models here. Escape from the "escapism" that commercial media generates and learn what commercial media does not want you to know.

My husband and I held both our wedding ceremony and reception at the Carnegie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. When we began our search for a venue we wanted a venue that was DC , but also could accommodate approximately 120 guests and would be convenient for both local and out of town guests. After searching through the many hotels, museums, restaurants, and other venues in D.C. we decided on Carnegie as it was not only elegant, but accommodated all our other requirements in addition to being well priced in comparison.

Price: $5,200 Base Cost for 8 hours of use of the Ballroom, Rotunda, Boardroom, Mayor Room, Library and Portico with access to the Kitchen. Use and Access to the Portico is an Additional $800. Additional hours if booked in advance are $300 & if holding your event on a holiday or holiday weekend there is an additional 15% fee.

Pros:
Becky, our liaison at Carnegie, was extremely friendly, responsive, and accommodating
No Vendor Restrictions
Temperature is adjusted as appropriate
You can bring your own alcohol (no restriction on red wine) we used ACE Beverage who we highly recommend
Rotunda works great for ceremony (sat 110 chavari chairs comfortably), dance floor (no need to rent, saving $), and band acoustics

Cons:
TINY kitchen with VERY limited refrigeration
Must Rent Everything - Although Carnegie has a number of round and rectangular tables available (no cocktail high tops), you must rent chairs (if you want Chavari) tablecloths, glasses, lighting, etc.
8 Space Parking Lot If you need additional spots for vendors you will need to purchase parking permits for the meters located in front and on the side of the building
No bathroom on the 2nd floor Bathrooms only available on the 1st and 3rd floors, however, there is an elevator
Rotunda must be mopped after use typically causing a late departure for vendors (i.e. $ taken out of deposit)
No outdoor grass space

A few events I've done at this place pretty large and beautiful venue for any events. The staff is soo helpful too