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The Athenaeum

A black-and-white photo of a historic, Greek Revival building with large columns at the entrance. An old car is parked in front, and leafless trees and row houses are visible in the background.
A group of people stand outside a large, peach-colored building with tall columns and a sign reading ATHENAEUM above the entrance, surrounded by trees on a sunny day.
Rows of gold chairs with purple cushions and floral decorations face two large flower arrangements in an elegant room with tall windows, wooden floors, and framed art on the walls, ready for an indoor ceremony.
A neoclassical building with large columns is illuminated by pink lights at night. Trees and a streetlamp are nearby, with a street sign reading Prince St. visible on the right.
A group of people dressed formally gather around a round table with drinks in a bright room with large windows, while a child in green pants runs playfully in the foreground.
A peaceful courtyard with stone paving, surrounded by brick walls, potted shrubs, shaped topiary, lush green plants, and a stone bench under leafy trees. Sunlight filters through the foliage above.
A historic, pink, Greek Revival building labeled ATHENAEUM stands on a brick sidewalk at a street corner, with large columns in front and leafless trees nearby under a clear blue sky.
A historic, pinkish-beige, Greek Revival building with tall columns and ATHENAEUM inscribed above the entrance, stands on a brick sidewalk at the corner of Prince Avenue on a sunny day.
A historic pink and white building labeled Athenaeum, featuring tall columns and large doors, stands at a street corner under a clear blue sky with bare trees nearby.
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The Athenaeum is a dramatic and memorable site for ceremonies, business events and receptions. You and your guests can enjoy a special art exhibit amidst one of the few remaining examples of neo-classical Greek Revival architecture in Alexandria. Whether for business or pleasure, hosting your event at this historic landmark will create the memories of a lifetime.

The exterior features four soaring Doric columns across the portico and walls of stucco over stone and brick. The elegant rooms have 24-foot high coved ceilings, enormous windows and beautiful woodwork. There are two galleries on the main floor. Located on the lower level is a large room that your caterer may use as a food preparation area, plus two restrooms.

Capacity:

  • Standing events/parties in galleries: 125
  • Seated dinner: 80
  • Seated dinner with dance floor: 60
  • Classroom style: 90
  • Courtyard garden: 50

Room Sizes:

  • Main gallery: 1176 sq ft
  • Rear gallery: 238 sq ft
  • Rear hall: 80 sq ft
  • Total upstairs: 1494 sq ft