The elegant and intimate Ethel S. Abbott Lecture Hall accommodates smaller audiences for a range of experiences. This much-loved Museum space was completely renovated in 2024. The new seats are 22 inches in width for improved comfort, and the room includes improved options for accessible seating. The walls are covered with modern fluted acoustic paneling in a rich bluish ivy color, matching the new seats. This color draws upon the original Regal Blue marble wainscot that surrounds the room. All lighting, lighting controls, and audiovisual systems are upgraded, and the space features an assistive listening system for guests.

Ideal uses: recitals, lectures, panel discussions, meetings
Max guests: 100
Starting at: $750 (daytime during public hours); $1,500 (Mon/Tue eve); $3,000 (Fri/Sat/Sun eve). No Wed/Thu eve.