Event Rentals | Dayton Art Institute

The Dayton Art Institute blends a world-class art collection with an architecturally significant setting, making it the region’s premier destination for weddings and special events.

With a range of elegant spaces, the museum can accommodate everything from an intimate luncheon for 30 to a seated dinner for 300 or a cocktail reception for up to 600 guests.

Whether your event is personal or professional—an intimate gathering, a once-in-a-lifetime wedding, a milestone celebration or a corporate occasion including meetings, networking events and show stopping parties—your guests will be immersed in masterpieces from around the world and across the ages for an unforgettable experience.

Don't forget! Museum members at the Jefferson Patterson Society level and Circle levels of the Renaissance Corporate Society receive a 20% discount on rental fees. Contact us to start planning your next event today!

The Rotunda

The museum’s elegant Rotunda provides the perfect backdrop for cocktail receptions of up to 250 people. It offers easy access from the museum’s parking lot, and its hand-forged steel handrails by Dayton artist Hamilton Dixon provide an impressive aesthetic statement.

The Great Hall

The museum’s majestic Great Hall provides a bold, impressive setting for wedding ceremonies, special dinners and more. It connects to the museum’s galleries and Shaw Gothic Cloister, and it also offers a unique view of downtown Dayton. The Great Hall will accommodate 300-400 guests for a cocktail reception and 150 for a sit-down dinner.

Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium

The museum’s recently renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium provides the perfect setting for meetings, presentations, film screenings, concerts and theater productions. The architectural details make it one of Dayton’s most beautiful auditorium settings! The classic feel combines with up-to-date lighting and audiovisual capabilities, and a stage manager is available to assist during events. Seating will accommodate up to 480 guests.

Hale Cloister

The tranquil outdoor setting of the Hale Cloister is ideal for small weddings or receptions. This Italian Renaissance-themed courtyard features a covered stone walkway around the perimeter and a grass courtyard with an elegant fountain. The Hale Cloister holds up to 160 for a wedding ceremony and 200 for a cocktail reception.

Shaw Gothic Cloister

This hexagon-shaped event space with period Gothic architecture is unique among event spaces in Dayton! It features a majestic glass-domed cathedral ceiling, brick walls and a view into the galleries. The Cloister can accommodate 250-300 guests for a sit-down dinner and 600 people for a cocktail reception.

The Leo Community Room

The Leo Community Room is ideal for rehearsal dinners, baby showers, bridal showers, birthday celebrations, meetings and more. This versatile space accommodates up to 50 guests, offering a unique setting surrounded by the beauty and creativity of the museum for a memorable gathering.

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Our team has a passion for entertaining. Let us help you throw an exciting event set against a backdrop of timeless art and culture. To learn more, contact us today!