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Now open year-round for private receptions, corporate events, and nonprofit gatherings. Suggested uses include private VIP tours, meetings, concerts, announcements, reward programs, award ceremonies, holiday celebrations, photography shoots, cocktail parties and dinner parties.




Vernon Court, the elegant French chateau and venue for the National Museum of American Illustration, was designed by Carrère and Hastings in 1898 as the premier entertaining mansion of the Gilded Age. Now, coupled with its notable American Imagist Collection of illustration art - "the most American of American art," Vernon Court is recognized as one of the nation's greatest cultural treasures. This one-of-a-kind venue combines art, decorative arts and architecture, providing a unique setting for your memorable special event experience.

We invite you to join our esteemed list of clientle who have held events at the NMAI: Ralph Lauren, Baltimore Seminar Group, Bulgari Jewelers, Swan Yachts, Boy Scouts of America, GTECH, Pell Center, Gilbane Building Co., Naval War College, anon...



Perfect for:

  • Meetings
  • Receptions
  • Private Tours
  • Dinner Parties
  • Cocktail Parties
  • Announcements
  • Corporate Events
  • Award Ceremonies
  • Photography Shoots
  • Holiday Celebrations

Services Include:

  • Pre-event consultation for on-site vendors
  • Itinerary coordination of the event
  • Museum tour guide and Museum Shop access
    (if requested)
  • Event supervision of vendors

Vernon Court is shown by appointment only. For available dates, please contact Event Coordinator at: 401.851.8949, x18




Vernon Court