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District Architecture Center

District Architecture Center

Event Types Welcomed

  • Adult Social Events
  • Corporate Social Events
  • Expo/Competitions
  • Family Reunions
  • Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
  • Wedding Ceremonies
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Youth Parties
  • Youth Retreat/Camps

About

The District Architecture Center (DAC), located in the heart of Gallery Place Chinatown at 421 7th St., NW, includes over 8,000 square feet of event space. DAC provides the perfect setting for meetings and special events of up to 300 people (standing event) and 150 people (seated event)!

The District Architecture Center (DAC), located in the heart of downtown DC’s Penn Quarter, includes more than 8,000 square feet of street level event space for gatherings from 15 to 300 people!

Some highlights of DAC include:

  • unique and functional event space
  • close proximity to Metro Center, Gallery Place, and Archives/Navy Memorial Metrorail stations
  • a variety of restaurants and eateries right outside our front door and within walking distance
  • dedicated event management staff, audio visual support, and Wi-Fi
  • floor to ceiling windows for plenty of natural light
  • flexibility to use catering vendors of your choice
  • ADA Accessibility
  • Parking Garages nearby
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Meeting & Event Spaces

  • Max Capacity: 300 guests
  • Largest Classroom Style: 100
  • Largest Theatre Style: 150
  • Largest Auditorium Seating: 150
  • Largest Arena Seating: 150
  • Largest Seated Reception: 150
  • Largest Standing Reception: 300

Featured Amenities

  • Accessible Facilities
  • Bus - Shuttle, Public Bus Access Bus
  • Cannabis-Friendly Cannabis Friendly
  • Near Public Transit
  • Paid Parking
  • Taxi
  • Theater Seating
  • WiFi

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

 
421 7th Street NW,
Washington, District of Columbia 20004

Transportation

  • BusBus
  • LyftLyft
  • MetroMetro
  • SubwaySubway
  • TaxiTaxi
  • TrainTrain
  • UberUber

Nearby Airport

  • Reagan National Airport - 10 minutes

Nearby International Airport

  • Reagan National Airport - 10 minutes

Parking

  • Onsite Parking: No

Nearby Cities

Arlington, VA
Bethesda, MD
Baltimore, MD
Annapolis, MD

Things to Know

Catering

  • Must Use In-house Catering: No
  • External Catering Allowed: Yes
  • Can Bring in Own Food: yes
  • Cultural Catering Available: Yes
  • Food and Beverage Onsite: No
  • Do you offer tables, chairs, and linens?: Yes

Technology

-Wi-Fi
– LCD Projectors
– Screens
– Video Wall at Entrance
– Wireless Microphones
– White Boards
– Flip Chart Stand
– Easels

  • Guest Wi-Fi: Free
  • Onsite Tech Support: Yes
  • Wi-Fi in meeting space: Yes
  • Equipment Available On-Site:
    • LCD Projectors
    • Projector Screen
    • Laptops
    • Microphones
    • Sound System

Venue Policies

  • Alcohol Consumption: Yes
  • Smoking Permitted: no
  • Cannabis Industry-Friendly: No
  • Cannabis Consumption: No
  • Eco Friendly: Yes
  • ADA Accessible: Yes
  • Family Friendly: Yes