Andrew W Mellon Auditorium

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    Washington, DC

    The Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium is a historic, iconic event venue located on Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935. Now exclusively managed by Ridgewells Catering, the auditorium features multiple elegant spaces including a main auditorium accommodating up to 1,000 guests, intimate green rooms with gold detailing and chandeliers, a foyer, third-floor foyers, a balcony, and an outdoor portico overlooking the National Mall and Capitol Building. The venue specializes in weddings, corporate galas, inaugural balls, galas, and major celebrations, offering classical revival architecture, recently restored spaces, and full catering services through Ridgewells Catering's 95+ year legacy of D.C. event excellence.

    Best for: Outdoor WeddingsLarge Receptions (200+)Waterfront EventsFormal Events

    Ideal for: High-profile weddings, corporate galas, inaugural events, brand activations, formal celebrations, organizations seeking iconic Washington DC backdrop

    Service area: Washington, DC and surrounding metropolitan area

    What Sets Andrew W Mellon Auditorium Apart

    Iconic Historic Architecture: Designed by renowned architect Arthur Brown Jr. and dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935, the venue features classical revival architecture with stunning views of the National Mall, Smithsonian Museums, and the Capitol Building.

    Exclusive Catering Partnership: Exclusively managed by Ridgewells Catering, a legacy D.C. catering company with over 95 years of experience in high-profile events, ensuring seamless service and celebrated cuisine.

    Versatile Multi-Space Venue: Offers multiple interconnected elegant spaces including a main auditorium for up to 1,000 guests, green rooms with gold detailing, a foyer, balcony, and outdoor portico for flexible event configurations.

    Outdoor Ceremony SpaceIndoor ReceptionOn-Site CateringCapacity 200+AV & TechEvent CoordinatorFormal Ballroom / IndoorWaterfront
    Historic VenueWashington DCFull-Service CateringIconic ArchitectureCorporate & Weddings
    Google Rating
    4.6 ★ (228 reviews)
    Phone
    (301) 652-1515

    Location

    Address: 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20240

    Phone: (301) 652-1515

    Website: eventsatmellon.com

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    Last updated April 16, 2026

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