Private Events

The beautiful wood-paneled Main Lounge is an elegant venue for receptions, dinners or meetings. The impressive cast-stone fireplace and elegant windows lend appeal to this room for any gathering.

The Main Lounge can seat:
80 people | tables of 10
40 people | conference style
150 people | theatre style configuration
45 people | U-shaped pattern

 

The Main Dining Room at The Athenaeum is a spectacular space with dramatic soaring ceilings stencilled and decorated by Giovanni Battista Smeraldi. Private Events have special meaning when held in this impressive, historical room.

The Main Dining Room can seat:
140 people | tables of 10
60 people | conference style
150 people | theatre style configuration
95 people | U-shaped pattern

The Hall of The Associates is the perfect, elegant room for any special occasion or corporate gathering. The spectacular decorative ceiling draws your eyes up to the row of University Seals from prestigious places of learning around the world.

The Hall of The Associates can seat:
110 people | tables of 10
40 people | conference style
120 people | theatre style configuration
45 people | U-shaped pattern

The beautiful wood-paneled Main Lounge is an elegant venue for receptions, dinners or meetings. The impressive cast-stone fireplace and elegant windows lend appeal to this room for any gathering.

The East/West Rooms together can seat:           
40 people | tables of 10
25 people | conference style
45 people | theatre style configuration
15 people | U-shaped pattern

The Card Room is a cheerful, bright, and airy room that is especially loved for both card parties or business lunches.

The Card Room can seat:
30 people | tables of 10
25 people | conference style
30 people | theatre style configuration

The Library has always been favored for special member events. The Library's architectural details, painted barrel vault ceilings, and wood paneled walls provide a stately setting for celebratory dinners or business meetings.

The Library can seat:
30 people | tables of 10
22 people | conference style
40 people | theatre style configuration.

The East Patio is the perfect location for a smaller outdoor event. The manicured gardens and cast stone statuary add an elegant note for any occasion.

The East Patio can seat:
70 people | tables of 10
100 people | theatre style configuration

The West Patio provides a venue with all of the spectacular architectural details the Athenaeum has to offer as well as a perfect view of the Olive Walk down the center axis of Caltech. The impressive columns and portico surround your event and present a rich backdrop your guests will remember always.

The West patio can seat
190 people | tables of 10
200 people | theatre style configuration

The Rathskeller is The Athenaeum's casual venue, very versatile for any number of meetings or dining. Equipped with flat panel TVs and pool tables there is plenty of room to accomodate whatever party theme you can dream up.

The Rathskeller can seat:
100 people | tables of 10

The Hayman Lounge is located right off the lobby and showcases Caltech's Nobel Laureates in framed photographs on the walls.

The Hayman Lounge can seat:
12 people | conference style

The Mezzanine is up a short flight of stairs off the lobby of the Athenaeum and is a bright, sun filled room, perfect for a small conference. The Mezzanine also holds many memories of happy times as the ready-room for Athenaeum brides. There is an abundance of seating and mirrors to accommodate small or large bridal parties.

The Mezzanine can seat:
16 people | conference style

The Wine Cellar is just the place to host an intimate Wine Dinner for 16 of your closest friends. Our Executive Chef Octavio Sabado can prepare the meal of your dreams and Jerry Rodriguez, the Director of Food & Beverage will assist you in pairing each course with spectacular wines.

The Wine Cellar can seat:
16 people | banquet style