Nasher Sculpture Center

Event Spaces

Nasher Hall
A state-of-the-art auditorium-style theater, Nasher Hall offers a versatile venue for annual meetings, award ceremonies, private performances, product launches, film premiers and even intimate dinners. The unique space features stone walls, oak floors, and a soft ceiling made of grey cloth, with drapery that can be raised or lowered as needed to meet your events’s acoustic requirements. The south wall features floor to ceiling glass, providing a lovely backdrop overlooking the outdoor amphitheater. The facility features a sophisticated acoustical system, as well as a glass wall that can be opened to the terraced garden, transforming the space into an indoor/outdoor venue.

Capacity: 180 seated; 225 lecture/meeting;225 reception (300 after hours)
Amphitheater Performance in the Round: 400

Nasher Hall Lower Level Landing
Adjacent to Nasher Hall, this 1,792 square foot area is the perfect location for receptions before or after your Nasher Hall event. Available for after-hours events only.

Capacity: 300 reception only

Classroom
Designed to host smaller groups, the Classroom meeting center perfectly complements the adjacent Nasher Hall. The 640 square foot space is ideal for the variety of events from simple meetings and seminars to studio-based classes and other educational events. The room can be equipped with video and film projection equipment as needed.

Capacity: 50 seated or lecture/meeting

Nasher Admissions Bay
Boasting spectacular views of the galleries, special exhibitions and the sculpture garden, the Admissions Bay is a work of art in itself. The expansive 3,584 square-foot space lends itself perfectly to cocktail receptions in an airy, open environment surrounded by masterpiece sculptures. Available for after-hours events only.

Capacity: 300 reception only

Café Nasher
Featuring magnificent views of the Sculpture Garden, Café Nasher is located on the main floor immediately adjacent to the exhibition galleries. Event options include intimate indoor dinners and receptions or outdoor soirées on the terrace overlooking the serene Sculpture Garden fountains and lily pond. The 896 square foot space is the ideal location for truly remarkable events.

Capacity: 60 seated or lecture/meeting indoor; 200 seated on terrace; 150 reception (after hours only)

Private Dining Room
For smaller private luncheons and meetings, consider the Private Dining room. Located on the main floor of the Center overlooking the Art District’s main street, the room comes equipped with a sliding door that can be used to create intimate dining events in this 768 square foot area.

Capacity: 50 seated/lecture/meeting; 85 reception (after hours only)

Nasher Sculpture Garden
The magnificent Sculpture Garden features transcendent reflecting pools and exquisite landscaping to enhance extraordinary garden events. Your guests will glide throughout the virtual outdoor rooms created by meandering pathways, cascading lily ponds, lush landscaping and the dramatic silhouette of sculpture while enjoying the simple, seasonal cuisine of Wolfgang Puck Catering. Available for after-hours events only.

Capacity: 500 seated; 1,200 reception

Terrace
The 6,000 square foot terrace flows seamlessly between the garden and the main building. Covered with exquisite green South African granite, the terrace offers stunning views of the urban oasis surrounding the lush sculpture garden, as well as views of the galleries.