Nonprofit Entertaining

The Met offers 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations the perfect setting for momentous occasions, ranging from intimate receptions to black-tie fundraisers.

Please see our Nonprofit Entertaining Brochure for a list of available galleries, capacities, pricing, and approved vendors. 

For more information on planning your next special event, please submit an Inquiry Form or contact the Office of Special Events at specialevents@metmuseum.org or 212-570-3773. 

Great Hall and Balcony

Reception: 750 guests 
Including Balcony: 1,000 guests 

The Temple of Dendur

Reception: 800 guests 
Reception & Dinner: 250 guests  
Dinner: 550 guests  

Carroll and Milton Petrie European Sculpture Court

Reception: 400 guests 
Dinner: 200 guests 

The Met Cloisters

Summer Season
Reception: 200 guests 
Dinner: 100 guests 

Winter Season
Reception: 400 guests 
Dinner: 250 guests