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Peterson Room

The Peterson Room is an elegantly appointed lounge with a tranquil garden, located behind Sunday, the museum’s on-site restaurant. It is the perfect place for a quiet networking event for 50 or seated dinner for 30 guests after public hours, or as a complement to our other spaces for an intimate VIP area.

*The Tea Garden is temporarily closed and scheduled to re-open in spring 2020.

Sunday provides menus suitable for a variety of event styles. Events can start at 5:30 PM in this space.

North & South Courts – Corporate

Glass ceilings crown the sleek modernism of North and South Courts. These light, airy spaces span seventy-two feet, that can accommodate presentations, cocktails, seated dinners and dance parties.

Located adjacent to the museum’s special exhibition galleries, North Court often features exhibition-related art and décor.

Loggia & Grand Staircase – Corporate

The Loggia makes a dramatic statement. Adjacent to Samsung Hall, its barrel vaulted ceiling and stately columns overlook the Grand Staircase, providing the opportunity for cocktails and an unforgettable entrance.

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Samsung Hall – Corporate

Create a timeless experience with Samsung Hall’s stunning beaux arts architecture. Travertine marble walls, a high ceiling, a gorgeous chandelier, and period details provide an elegant setting for receptions and large celebrations.

Galleries – Both

Give your guests a window into ancient India, a trek through the Himalayas, a tour of traditional China, and all the cultures in between.

Event planners may choose to add one or more floors of galleries for guests to view. Temporary special exhibitions galleries located on the ground floor, as well as two floors of collection galleries on the second and third floors, are available. Private gallery tours can also be added for an experience that’s one-of-a-kind.

Peterson Room – Weddings

Enjoy the serenity of the Peterson Room. Available either as a stand-alone venue or as a complement to our other spaces, this elegantly furnished lounge and meticulously tendered garden provides and intimate setting for smaller groups or VIPs.

*The Tea Garden is temporarily closed and will re-open in spring 2020.

North & South Courts – Weddings

Glass ceilings crown the sleek modernism of North and South Courts. These light, airy spaces span seventy-two feet, and can accommodate ceremonies, cocktails, seated dinners, and dance parties.

Located adjacent to the museum’s special exhibition galleries, North Court often features exhibition-related art and décor.

Loggia & Grand Staircase – Weddings

The Loggia makes a dramatic statement. Adjacent to Samsung Hall, its barrel vaulted ceiling and stately columns overlook the Grand Staircase, providing the opportunity for pre-dinner cocktails and an unforgettable entrance.

Samsung Hall – Weddings

Create a timeless experience with Samsung Hall’s stunning beaux arts architecture. Travertine marble walls, a high ceiling, a gorgeous chandelier, and period details provide an elegant setting for receptions and large celebrations.


Photo: Alison Yin Photography

The Asian Art Museum was the most beautiful place we could have ever imagined getting married.

from Wedding Wire

Photo: Samuel Lippke Studios