We invite you to host an event in the Albright-Knox’s restaurant or Auditorium Tuesday through Sunday from 7 am to 5 pm. AK Café and the museum’s Auditorium are unique settings for meetings and corporate events. All event attendees have access to the museum’s world-renowned collection of modern and contemporary art. All rentals include admission fees, parking, and security. Catering, linens, décor, and service staff are not included in the rental, and may be arranged through the Special Events Office.
Please be aware that we are unable to accommodate weddings, wedding receptions, religious events, political events, and fundraising events of any nature.
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AK Café is available for private meetings from 7 to 11 am Tuesday through Sunday. Seasonal catering menus are available, and food can be served in a seated or buffet setting. The Sculpture Garden is a visual extension of AK Café and provides a beautiful additional gathering space in good weather. Media options include a podium, microphone, and large screen with full PowerPoint capabilities.
Capacity:
80 for sit-down events
100 for standing receptions
Rental Fees:
$500 for up to three hours
Per person charges based on your menu selections (View Catering Menu)
Technical or AV support: $75 per hour
For parties up to 30 people, we invite you to consider hosting a group lunch.
AK Café. Photograph by Tom Loonan.
Photograph by Tom Loonan
Photograph by Tom Loonan
Photograph by Tom Loonan
The museum’s Auditorium, available from 7 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday, is the perfect setting for meetings and business presentations. The space is private and quiet, and overlooks Hoyt Lake and Delaware Park. It is fully equipped with a podium, microphone, and large screen with full PowerPoint and video capabilities.
Capacity:
348 seated
Rental Fees:
$1,000 for up to four hours; $200 for each additional hour
Technical or AV support: $75 per hour
Auditorium. Photograph by Tom Loonan.
Photograph by Tom Loonan
Photograph by Tom Loonan
Albright-Knox Members at the Sustainer level and above receive a 10% discount on facility rental fees. Corporate Members at the Director level and above have priority access to the museum’s facilities during normal operating hours with facility rental fees waived. Corporate Members at the President level and above have exclusive evening access to the museum’s facilities after normal operating hours with facility rental fees waived. Discounts also apply to not-for-profit organizations and cultural partners.
All facility fees directly support the Albright-Knox Art Gallery.