Host Your Event
at The Milken Center

The Milken Center combines restored historic architecture with immersive technology in a landmark location on Pennsylvania Avenue. Guests can experience the former Riggs Bank buildings alongside interactive features such as holograms, dynamic digital installations, the 1,000-image OLED Tree of Generations, and an immersive Holodeck experience.

The Milken Center offers 18 distinct event spaces across three connected historic buildings in Washington, DC. Spaces range from approximately 230 to 5,300 square feet and include signature event spaces, boardrooms, conference rooms, and areas for breakouts and pre-function gatherings.

The Milken Center offers flexible spaces for events of many sizes, from intimate leadership meetings for approximately 10 guests to standing receptions for more than 700 guests. Spaces can also be combined to accommodate larger or more complex programs.

As early as possible, especially for our most in-demand dates. Closed-day exclusives, multiday programs, and seasonal moments like our Holiday at the Milken Center packages are typically booked six to twelve months in advance. Smaller single-evening events can sometimes be accommodated on a shorter timeline, depending on availability.

1. Submit an inquiry with your event details.
2. A member of our sales team will confirm availability and discuss space options.
3. You'll receive a proposal with pricing and initial recommendations.
4. Once you're ready to move forward, we'll issue a contract and collect a deposit to hold your date.
5. Our team will work with you to prepare a Banquet Event Order covering every detail of your event, from floor plan to run of show.

The Milken Center welcomes a wide range of corporate, association, nonprofit, and social events that align with our mission of illuminating pathways to opportunity, including programs connected to health, entrepreneurship, education, finance, and philanthropy. As a nonpartisan cultural institution, we do not host political rallies or campaign events, and we evaluate every request the same way regardless of political affiliation. Our team can help you understand whether your event is a good fit during the inquiry process.

The Milken Center can host a wide range of private and professional events, including corporate meetings and conferences, galas and receptions, panels and speaker series, weddings and private celebrations, executive retreats, nonprofit convenings, product launches, brand activations, movie premieres and screenings.

Rental fees cover access to the room(s) for your contracted time block. Catering, rentals, audio/visual, décor, security, and other services are arranged separately, and our team will help you build an all-inclusive cost estimate so there are no surprises.

Yes. Rates vary by time of day (daytime versus evening), season, and the amount of time you need (a standard event block, an extended block, or a full closed-day rental). Multiday and full-venue buyouts are priced separately. Ask your sales contact for the current rate card.

A signed contract and a deposit are required to hold a date. Specific deposit terms will be outlined in your proposal.

Cancellation and refund terms are outlined in your event contract. Please review these carefully or ask your sales contact for details before signing.

Yes. The Milken Center has preferred catering, rentals, décor, florists, and other event rental partners for events at the Milken Center. Additional vendors may be considered on a case-by-case basis—ask your sales contact.

Yes. The Milken Center has an in-house production team that can support your production needs, from a simple microphone and screen to a full theater production in the Stand Together Theater. Audio/visual is scoped and priced separately based on your event’s needs.

Some vendor categories allow outside options; others are managed through our preferred partners. Your sales contact can confirm what’s flexible for your event.

Yes, within guidelines that protect the historic buildings and, where applicable, the museum’s galleries and exhibits. Any styling near gallery spaces requires advance approval from our curatorial team.

1503 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005, at the corner of 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The main entrance follows posted signage. Please note that nearby construction may affect access from time to time, so guests should follow directional signs to the entrance.

Given the Milken Center’s location across from the White House and Treasury, guests should expect security screening similar to that at other secure venues near federal buildings in the area. Our team will brief you on specifics for your event date, including any street closures that may affect arrival.

No, the Milken Center does not have its own parking facility. There are several parking garages within a short walk—see the Parking Near the Milken Center section below. We recommend sharing garage options and rideshare drop-off guidance with your guests in your invitation.

There is no bus parking at the Milken Center. Buses may drop passengers near the Milken Center on 15th Street before parking off-site.

Yes, the Milken Center is accessible. Please let your sales or planning contact know of any specific accessibility needs in advance so we can plan accordingly.

In some cases, yes. A docent-led or self-guided visit to the American Dream Experience can be built into your event as a guest experience. Ask your sales contact about adding this to your program.

The Milken Center does not operate its own parking garage, but several public garages are within a short walk. Approximate distances and starting rates below are for general guidance. Rates vary by time, day, and whether you book in advance through an app such as SpotHero, so we recommend confirming current pricing before your event and sharing garage details directly with guests.
 

*Rates shown are approximate. Rates change frequently and may be higher for walk-up parking, evenings, or high-demand event dates. For groups, ask your sales contact about coordinating a discounted rate or validated parking arrangement with a nearby garage.

Valet is not offered directly by the Milken Center, but it can be arranged as an add-on service through our event planning team for an additional cost. Guests can also use garages that offer valet service.

Yes. Rideshare pickup and drop-off are generally the easiest option given the Milken Center’s downtown location and limited nearby parking. We can advise on the best drop-off point for your event.

For reference, these are the Milken Center's standard public museum hours, separate from private event scheduling.

The last entry to the exhibition is at 5:00 p.m. The Center is also closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. General admission to the museum is free; tickets are required and can be reserved at mcaad.org.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays—when the museum is closed to the public—are available for closed-day and full-campus private events.
 

No. During a closed-day exclusive or full buyout, the Milken Center is reserved entirely for your group. Single-space rentals on public operating days are scheduled around visiting hours so they do not disrupt the museum experience for other guests.

Photography for personal or event use is generally welcome. Any use of the Milken Center branding, imagery of the historic buildings, or exhibit content in your own marketing should be discussed with our team in advance.

Reach out to our events team through the inquiry form on this page, and a member of our sales team will follow up with you directly.