Baseline Fees:

• 2-hour event minimum for corporate and social events.
• $500/hour for film and photo shoots.
• 100% of rental fee is due at signing of contract (non-refundable).
• 100% security deposit is due 90 days before event (refundable after event if all guidelines are followed during event).
• A 10% premium is added for weekends and holidays.
• A minimum 2-hour setup and 1-hour cleanup is required for all catered events. This time allotment is included in your estimate.
• A 10% discount is available for Non-profits or U.S. Military.

Additional Fees:

• For more than 40 guests, a security detail will be hired, the cost for which depends on your event. This fee is due 90 days before event.
• For more than 60 guests, you must reserve a tent through the museum’s exclusive provider. See Sugarplum Tents and Sugar Plum Rate Sheet 2024.
• The Contracting Party is required to purchase special event insurance for the Event and must provide certificate(s) of insurance listing the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Woodrow Wilson House as additional insureds. The Contracting Party may use its own insurance company or procure a policy through the National Trust’s insurance partner, TULIP Insurance, directly through this link.
  

 Other Requirements and Site Guidelines:

• Renter/Caterer must obtain/hold a Washington, D.C. single event liquor license.
  
• For groups under 20, Wilson House can provide tables and chairs. Over 20, tables and chairs must be provided by an outside vendor.
• Outdoor music any evening must stop at 10pm, event must end at 11pm, all vendors off-site by 12am.
• There is no parking available on-site for guests, vendors only. We recommend using public transportation or rideshare.
• There is an elevator access in the museum to the 2nd floor.
• The bottom floor of the museum is ADA accessible. The garden area is only accessible by stairs from the museum.
• Only service animals are allowed on-site.
• No smoking at any time is allowed on property.
• No red wine or dark liquids are allowed in the house. Garden only.

It will be our pleasure to work with you on your event. 

Please let us know when you would like to schedule a walkthrough. We look forward to welcoming you to the museum!

Click for:

Sample of a Wilson House Standard Event Rental Letter Agreement (Social Events)
Sample of a Wilson House Location Agreement (Filming)
Rules of Site Use for Wilson House (Addendum A)
Approved Vendors List (Addendum B)

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 What our partners are saying: “What could be a more Washingtonian venue for an event than the home of a former President?! The Woodrow Wilson House is located just 5 blocks from Dupont Circle in the Embassy Row area of the city. The Georgian revival home is meticulously maintained, and guests can mingle in the beautifully furnished reception rooms appointed with historic family and state treasures. The outside garden area is a gem, and combined with the museum, the venue can accommodate a standing reception of 200 or seated dinner of 120.”

What our guests are saying: “I cannot tell you how much our group enjoyed the Woodrow Wilson House....though I think it would not have been the same without the guides. If there was anything our group wanted to do, it was to follow them and learn everything they knew. What a tremendous amount of knowledge- they truly made the Woodrow Wilson House even better than we expected it to be.”

"It was an absolute pleasure planning our wedding reception at the Woodrow Wilson House. The staff were communicative and transparent throughout the entire process and their provided list of vendors made it easy to find a caterer and choose a tent seamlessly. John and Max were easy to work with, and all the staff at the event made everything go smoothly. I highly recommend holding your event here!"

“It is a beautiful, beautiful property, and we hope to visit again in the future. Our group had a wonderful time.”

“Thank you so much for your help in coordinating! This is, quite frankly, a hidden gem in DC.”

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For questions and to schedule a meeting,
Write us at Events@woodrowwilsonhouse.org or call us at 202-792.5803.

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