AKC Museum of the Dog

About AKC Museum of the Dog

Located in midtown Manhattan near Grand Central, the AKC Museum of the Dog offers event rentals across its gallery floors and Library. Wedding and private celebrations are among the events it hosts, with options including the full Museum, Main Gallery, and Library. Events can include a private viewing of the collection and special exhibitions. The venue offers flexible catering, audio-visual capabilities, and optional coat check and security; dog-friendly events may be available depending on policies.

The facts

Guests

10–200 guests

Price

$2,500–$15,000

Pricing note

Rental pricing varies by space, day, time, and duration. Evening four-hour Main Gallery rentals are listed at $5,000 Monday–Thursday and $6,500 Friday–Sunday; Library rentals are $2,500 and $3,500, respectively. Additional hours, full-day rentals, closed-day events, and other fees are listed separately. Nonprofit organizations receive a 10% rental discount; Museum members at the $500 level and above receive 5%.

Setting

Indoor

Kind of place

Museum

Last updated

November 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
• Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach AKC Museum of the Dog

• Website: museumofthedog.org
• Phone: (212) 696-8360
• Address: 101 Park Avenue

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