ABOUT THE INSTITUTION

venue rentals

As a restored historic building, ICNY offers a modern and charming venue, ideal for making your event truly special.

Among the spaces available for rent are the auditorium, the gallery, the multipurpose room, and the Amster Yard garden. Our auditorium and multipurpose room are elegantly designed and fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology to host all kinds of presentations, live-streamed seminars, and conferences. Our space is ideal for businesses, universities, schools, cultural institutions, arts organizations, and nonprofit associations.

ICNY is conveniently located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, near the 51st St subway station and ten minutes from Grand Central Terminal. There are also several bus stops located on 2nd and 3rd Avenues. Our historic building and inviting garden offer everything you need to make your event a success.

For more information: adny@cervantes.org or 212.308.7720 ext. 128

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Garden

Our beautiful garden, located in the heart of Manhattan, is the perfect setting for receptions and gatherings to complement any event you organize at ICNY. Named in honor of James Amster, the designer who renovated the building and garden in 1944, our historic courtyard is considered one of the most charming small spaces in the Turtle Bay neighborhood. The Amster Yard garden can comfortably accommodate about 100 people.

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Auditorium

Our modern auditorium can accommodate up to 114 guests and is the perfect setting for conferences, lectures, meetings, presentations, and seminars, as well as visual and performing arts events, such as private performances, cultural events, award ceremonies, and movie premieres. The stage is equipped with a state-of-the-art video projection system, sound and lighting equipment, and backstage dressing rooms and a private restroom are available. Thanks to its cutting-edge infrastructure and Wi-Fi technology, the auditorium also features a sophisticated simultaneous interpretation system for two languages, allowing events to be held in up to three languages at once.
The Instituto Cervantes is wheelchair accessible at the entrances, in the elevators, and in the restrooms. The auditorium is also adapted for people with disabilities, offering up to eight seats for guests in wheelchairs.

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Gallery

The gallery overlooks the peaceful garden at Amster Yard, with bustling Midtown Manhattan as a backdrop. This exhibition space regularly features paintings, sculptures, and original works by established artists and emerging talents from around the world. Our spacious gallery offers a unique and elegant atmosphere, perfect for gatherings and receptions for up to 80 people.

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Multipurpose Classroom

ICNY offers an attractive workspace that is perfect for training sessions, group discussions, and off-site meetings. Our most versatile classroom can accommodate workgroups of up to 25 people and can be configured to meet your specific needs. The multipurpose room is fully furnished and equipped to meet the needs of your company or organization, maximizing your productivity. This space features state-of-the-art technology, including flat-screen displays for presentations, wireless broadband, and Smartboards.