Two rooms are available for rent at Gadsby's Tavern Museum: the Assembly Room, located in the c. 1785 tavern, and the historic 18th century Ballroom, located in the 1792 City Tavern building. All rentals require a non-refundable deposit to reserve a date.

Included in the rental fee:

• 4' round tables (12)
• 6' banquet tables (10)
• White folding chairs (120)
• Hurricane lamps, brass candlesticks, & ivory candles
• Museum staff time to clean-up

*Table linens are not included as part of rentals.

Contact the rental coordinator at Alex311 or call 703.746.4726 for booking and additional questions.

• Ballroom
  • 90 seated for ceremony or lecture-style seating
  • 72 seated dinner
  • 100 standing reception
• Assembly Room
  • 65 ceremony
  • 40 seated dinner
  • 80 standing reception
• Both Rooms
  • 112 seated dinner
  • 160 standing reception

Gadsby's Tavern Museum is an ideal site for all of your special event from, from wedding ceremonies and receptions to cocktail parties and holiday gatherings. 

or additional destination wedding information, visit www.myalexandriawedding.com.

Rates:

• Ballroom only: $500 per hour, minimum of three hours; wedding receptions minimum of six hours.
• Ballroom and Assembly Room: $1,000 per hour, same minimums apply.
• Alcohol Liability Fee: $50
• Room Reset Fee: $175 (for example, resetting a room from wedding ceremony to reception during the event)

George Washington held meetings at Gadsby's Tavern Museum and now you can too!

Plan a meeting at the Museum and enjoy the flexibility of our space with seating arrangements to meet your needs. Have a boxed lunch delivered or enjoy the convenience of dining at Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant.

Rates:

• Meeting, seminars, or workshops with food served in the museum space (min 2 hours): $200 per hour
  *Discounts are available for all day meetings
• Meetings, seminars, or workshops with no food served (min 2 hours): $150 per hour
• Alcohol Liability Fee: $50
• Use of Projector System: $50

Need a wedding favor, corporate gift or just a thank you? Gadsby's offers a wide variety of products from note-cards to tavern wares as a special souvenir for your guests. Discounts are available on purchases of large quantities. Contact the Rental Coordinator for more information.

The following information will help you plan your event and ensure the preservation of our historic site.

• Preferred Vendor list
• Alcoholic Beverages: In line with other City facilities, there is a non-refundable $50 fee for events serving alcoholic beverages. Appropriate ABC permits are required for serving alcoholic beverages; visit  VABC for more information.

All rental spaces are on the second floor. The Museum is not wheelchair accessible above the ground floor. Public restrooms are located on the third floor. The City of Alexandria offers accessible rental spaces at other City-owned sites. Please visit Historic Alexandria's rentals page for a complete list of our historic property rentals. The City of Alexandria complies with the terms of ADA. For reasonable disability accommodation, contact our staff at Alex 311 or 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711.

Please review Guest Expectations prior to arrival.

At all Historic Alexandria sites, we do not tolerate racist or derogatory jokes, comments, or harassment from our guests or staff. We value the dignity of all people who enter our sites. We are committed to creating an environment where together, we can explore Alexandria’s complex history in a manner that is respectful for all. Violators of this policy will be asked to leave the premises.