Historic, beautiful, intimate, and inviting, the Athenaeum is home to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association (NVFAA). The NVFAA strives to establish premier arts programs that enrich the cultural life of Northern Virginia and beyond. Whether presenting exhibitions featuring prominent regional artists or performances by top musicians and actors, we invite you to come inside and enjoy the arts in our magnificent building. Rentals: The Athenaeum is a dramatic and memorable site for wedding ceremonies, receptions, parties and seminars. This historic building is a beautiful setting for any event. You and your guests can enjoy a special art exhibit amidst one of the few remaining examples of neo-classical Greek Revival architecture in Alexandria. Whether for business or pleasure, hosting your event at this historic landmark will create the memories of a lifetime. The exterior features four soaring Doric columns across the portico and walls of stucco over stone and brick. The elegant rooms have 24-foot high coved ceilings, enormous windows and beautiful woodwork. There are two galleries on the main floor. Located on the lower level, with original exposed granite walls, is a large room that your caterer may use as a food preparation area, plus two restrooms. *The Athenaeum has been listed as one of Virginia Living’s Top Wedding Vendors 2018!* *A Wedding Wire Rated Business* Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AthenaeumNVFAA/ Instagram: @athenaeumnvfaa Twitter: @AthenaeumNVFAA Pinterest: Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association @ the Athenaeum or at https://www.pinterest.com/northernvirginiafineartsassoci/ Contact us : admin@nvfaa.org or at (703)548-0035.