The Karen H. Bechtel and William M. Osborne III Media Auditorium

Private Event Rentals

Featuring a state-of-the-art media broadcast and presentation studio, the Karen H. Bechtel and William M. Osborne III Media Auditorium is perfect for simulcasts, video streams, or live virtual interaction with groups all over the world. Located on the second floor of Hall of Democracy, this rental space includes fully integrated videoconferencing capabilities and functions as the epicenter of the Museum's digital content production.

The Museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or disability and reserves the right to refuse any private event rental to any group that discriminates on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or disability.

Contact our event managers at 504-528-1944 x 236 or email rentals@nationalww2museum.org for more information about booking The National WWII Museum for your next event.

Venue Details

Capacities

Banquet Style — 90 guests
Theater Style — 130 guests
Classroom Style – 45 guests
Reception Style – 125 guests

Audio-Visual Capabilities

All program requests, setup needs, and media need to be finalized and delivered to the A/V department 72 hours before event. Testing of media received after this 72-hour period is not guaranteed, and there may not be time to make corrections. No further changes to media can be made once an event has started.

All events in the Media Auditorium will need at least one technician assigned.

The WWII Media Auditorium Audio-Visual Capabilities

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American Sector Catering can provide everything from snacks to buffets to full-service dinners for your event.

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Entertainment

The National WWII Museum adds a unique dimension to special events with timeless 1940s-style entertainment! 

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