Venues for Large & Small Events
Venues for Large & Small Events
Commonwealth Hall | Barbara & William B. Thalhimer, Jr. Gallery | Halsey Family Hall | Thomas F. Farrell II Gallery | Vickie & Tom Snead Lobby
Commonwealth Hall
Expansive and open, with high ceilings, a wall of windows, and great acoustics. Can be combined with the Barbara & William B. Thalhimer, Jr. Gallery; the Robins Family Forum (theater); and/or the Halsey Family Hall for larger events. Only available for rental after 5 pm.
- Standing reception: 300
- Banquet-style seating: 250
Barbara & William B. Thalhimer, Jr. Gallery
This versatile space is perfect as a reception area before entering the Halsey Family Hall for a program or meal or can be combined with the Commonwealth Hall for a larger event area.
- Standing reception: 50
- Banquet-style seating: 30
Halsey Family Hall
This spacious, multi-purpose room is the ideal space to express your individual creativity. Perfect for a seated dinner, meeting, large reception, or community gathering. Features a raised stage that can accommodate a lectern or small musical group, a large drop-down screen (120 inches x 160 inches), public WiFi, and sound booth. Can be combined with the Barbara & William B. Thalhimer, Jr. Gallery for a larger event space.
- Standing reception: 300
- Theater-style seating: 200
- Banquet-style seating: 150
Thomas F. Farrell II Gallery
Features high ceilings, stunning parquet floors, and the Landscapes of Virginia exhibition. Can be combined with the Vickie & Tom Snead Lobby for larger events. Only available for rental after 5 pm.
- Standing reception: 120
- Theater-style seating: 120
- Banquet-style seating: 80
Vickie & Tom Snead Lobby
The original historic entrance hall off of N Arther Ashe Boulevard, with high ceilings and graceful marble floors and columns. Can be combined with the Thomas F. Farrell II Gallery for larger events. Only available after 5 pm.
- Standing reception: 35
To learn more or book your event, please contact Riley Yetter, Manager of Special Events, at 804.342.9676 or events@VirginiaHistory.org