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Membership & Donation/ Host an Event/ Private Dining for Members and Patrons
Circular table with flowers in the middle and low lit candles during the evening

Private Dining for Members and Patrons

Members and Patrons have the opportunity to host private events in the Museum's elegant dining rooms. From business meetings to intimate dinners and cocktail receptions, these rooms offer the perfect settings to entertain family, friends, and colleagues—customized to your tastes and budget.

Patrons Lounge and Patrons Lounge Library

Elegant white table settings with flowers on both sides of a wooden door entrance

This elegant, art-filled space offers views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park only available at The Met. Ideal for sophisticated gatherings and distinctive entertaining.

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Eligibility for Reception Rental: Members, Patrons, Corporate Patrons, and Real Estate Council members
Eligibility for Lunch Rental: Corporate Patrons

Availability:

  • For receptions: Friday and Saturday, 5:30–10 pm (during the Museum's public hours)
  • For lunch: Monday through Friday, 12–2 pm (during the Museum's public hours)

Capacity:

  • Reception: 100 guests
  • Lunch: 80 guests

Media Specifications: wireless internet access

Ideal Event Type for This Venue:

For further information, please contact Brittni Motyka at Brittni.Motyka@cafebonappetit.com.

Terrace Room

Brightly lit space with tables, plate settings and large pink flowers

A breathtaking space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Central Park, the Terrace Room is a unique location for your next private event. Ideal for cocktail receptions, bridal showers, or anniversary dinners.

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Eligibility for Rental: Members, Patrons, Corporate Patrons, and Real Estate Council members

Availability: Sunday through Thursday, 10 am–5 pm; Friday and Saturday, 10 am–9 pm (during the Museum's public hours)

Capacity:

  • Seated dinner, brunch, or lunch: 36 guests
  • Reception or cocktail party: 50 guests

Media Specifications: wireless internet access

Ideal Event Types for This Venue:

For further information, please contact Brittni Motyka at Brittni.Motyka@cafebonappetit.com.

Bass Room

Long table set with a blue cloth, white plates and silverware

A distinctly original location for your next business lunch or dinner. Entertain clients and colleagues in this well-appointed meeting space.

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Eligibility for Rental: Members, Patrons, Corporate Patrons, and Real Estate Council members

Availability: Sunday through Thursday, 10 am–5 pm; Friday and Saturday, 10 am–9:15 pm (during the Museum's public hours)

Capacity:

  • Dinner, brunch, lunch, or meeting: 22 guests

Media Specifications: wireless internet access

Ideal Event Types for This Venue:

For further information, please contact Brittni Motyka at Brittni.Motyka@cafebonappetit.com.

Rose Room

Long table with green cloth and white plate settings in front of a window

An intimate and serene room, adjacent to The Met Dining Room, with views of Central Park. This space is perfect for a small private dinner or luncheon, offering sophisticated dining for personal gatherings.

View a slideshow of images of this space.

Eligibility for Rental: Members, Patrons, Corporate Patrons, and Real Estate Council members

Availability: Sunday through Thursday, 10 am–5 pm; Friday and Saturday, 10 am–9 pm (during the Museum's public hours)

Capacity:

  • Dinner, brunch, lunch, or meeting: 12 guests

Ideal Event Types for This Venue:

For further information, please contact Brittni Motyka at Brittni.Motyka@cafebonappetit.com.