The Garden Room

The Garden Room at the National Aviary

Elegant and versatile with exceptional views of the park and Lake Elizabeth, The Garden Room is the perfect setting for your special event, from Weddings and showers to Corporate Events!

Features

Photo of The Garden Room at the National Aviary.

Enjoy the elements of nature in this dazzling yet cozy space. Large bird-friendly glass windows can allow for open-air access to the garden, or remain closed for year-round comfort, while always offering a connection to the park.

Two stone fireplaces bookend the space, and a grand lobby area provides a seamless connection between your event in The Garden Room and access to the National Aviary’s lush and immersive habitats via The Charity Randall Foundation Eagle Hall.

One of the two stone fireplaces
The Garden Room set up for an event

The Garden Room is LEED Gold Certified with state-of-the-art sustainability features. Bird-safe glass protects local wildlife while offering stunning views of the historic Rose Garden, and eye-catching light-refracting skylights are unique way to reduce energy consumption.

You can feel good about hosting your event at the National Aviary because each rental, program, and event supports the Aviary’s mission to inspire respect for nature through an appreciation of birds.

The Garden Room balcony overlooking the historic Rose Garden
No matter the season, your guests will feel as though they are right in the heart of the park.

Executive Chef Nathan Collins of Atria’s Specialty Catering offers up delectable culinary creations crafted on-site in The Garden Room’s industrial kitchen. The exclusive caterer of the National Aviary, Atria’s Specialty Catering, will work with you to make your event dazzling from hors d’oeuvres to a champagne toast!

Accessibility

The Garden Room is accessible with industry-leading features, including a family restroom with an adult changing table. The venue includes ramp access to the historic Rose Garden.

The Rose Garden has been restored to be more reflective of its turn-of-the-century design, with four walls and landscaping that provides a place for reflection and meditation. Community members and park visitors are all welcome to visit.

For Inquiries and to Book Today, Contact Our Events Team, at [email protected], through our Contact Events Manager Form, or by calling 412-258-9463.

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Thank You to Our Funders:

Allegheny Foundation
Allegheny Regional Asset District
Jack Buncher Foundation
Eden Hall Foundation
Michael and Eileen Flinn
Hillman Foundation
Richard King Mellon Foundation
The Charles M. Morris Charitable Trust
The Charity Randall Foundation
Allegheny County
Robert and Mary Weisbrod Foundation

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

Atria's Specialty Catering logo
Vitro Architectural Glass logo


Thank You to Our Partners:

Perfido Weiskopf Wagstaff + Goettel Architecture logo
Jendoco Construction Corporation logo

 

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