21c Museum Hotel Lexington
Est. 2016
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A space where contemporary and historic meet and contrast.
21c Lexington features a wide range of spaces – many with cutting edge audiovisual technology and large light-filled windows – making it the perfect venue for board retreats, executive meetings, cocktail gatherings, reception dinners, charitable events, weddings or any other special occasion.
The Lowdown
Type
BallroomBoutique HotelHistoric BuildingMuseumRestaurant / Private Dining
Views
CityscapeSkylineStreet
Style
Contemporary
Elegant
Modern
Sophisticated
Urban
Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

21c Museum Hotel Lexington brings over 7,000 square feet of art-filled exhibition and event space to the heart of downtown Lexington. 21c Lexington features a wide range of spaces – many with cutting edge audiovisual technology and large light-filled windows – making it the perfect venue for board retreats, executive meetings, cocktail gatherings, reception dinners, charitable events, weddings or any other special occasion.

Capacity

Seated
180
Buffet
N/A
Standing
250
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Estimated price per head

from $45 to $65

Additional charges

Additional charges include a 24% service charge and 6% sales tax. A discounted group rate is extended for 10 rooms or more if booking an event.

Insurance

N/A

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
2016
Curfew
11 PM
Venue spaces
Indoor Venue Space Only
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music
Indoors Only
Smoking
Non-smoking Venue
Accommodations
88 guest rooms. The 1245 square foot 21c Suite, our largest one bedroom suite features original art, en suite Bathroom with double vanity sinks, separate dining and work area and powder room with views of downtown Lexington. 5 suites total including Skylight Suite and Deluxe Suites.
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • A/V Equipment
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Street Parking
  • Valet Parking
  • Wifi
  • Dining Chairs
Venue Features
Design:

21c Museum Hotel Lexington is housed in the Fayette National Bank Building, located in the Downtown Lexington Historic District. The 15-story building was originally designed by architects McKim, Mead and White, famous for the American Academy in Rome and parts of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The 21c design team, led by New York-based architects Deborah Berke Partners, has embraced the building’s original features to create a space where contemporary and historic meet and contrast. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, many of the Beaux Arts International-inspired building’s historic features have been preserved and restored including Ionic Order exterior columns, marbled walls, Tennessee Pink marble flooring and vaulted ceilings with ornamental plaster patterns.

Standout venue features:
21c Lexington offers a number of unique add-ons including craft cocktail classes, art tours and yoga and barre in the exhibition spaces. Custom welcome gifts can be arranged for your guests through the 21c Museum Shop. No reason to rush through your wedding photos – your guests will be occupied exploring the art-filled museum galleries, open to the public free of charge 365 days a year. Room blocks are available for out-of-town guests, with special rates available for groups of 10 or more.
Extra perks:

Experienced event manager; room and menu planning; set up and strike; assorted classroom, round and cocktail tables; contemporary white chairs; black or white linens; ambient votive candles; custom printed menus for place settings; table numbers; place cards; lighting scene sets; state of the art AV technology; fine bone china; flatware; glassware.

Awards & Notables
Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.
Featured in: Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes.com and New York Observer.
Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.

21c Lexington is home to Lockbox, which showcases executive chef Jonathan Searle’s commitment to the community’s craft purveyors, high-quality seasonal ingredients and thoughtful yet simple cooking techniques. The menu, which changes frequently, nods to Kentucky’s rich Southern heritage and Lexington’s own cultural and agricultural identities. In the bar and lounge area, guests can enjoy carefully crafted cocktails ranging from approachable aperitif cocktails, to more complex spirit-driven options. Designed by Deborah Berke Partners, the Lockbox space highlights historic features like original marble floors, decorative plaster details and large windows. Communal tables in both the dining room and lounge provide opportunities for large groups to dine together, or for individual guests to meet new people while they dine. The original vault feature, The Safe, is used for private dining and seats 12. The communal table just outside The Safe seats 14 and is serviced by a separate bar, making intimate events a breeze.

Lockbox’s bar program celebrates Kentucky’s native spirit with a selection of more than 60 of the area’s finest Bourbons and Ryes. The cocktail menu rotates seasonally, offering both approachable aperitif cocktails and more complex spirit-driven cocktails. All spirits can be ordered in half ounce, 1.5 ounce or 2.5 ounce pours, encouraging trial and giving guests the opportunity to try new spirits and build their own flights. Lockbox features an extensive and approachable wine list focused on American and French wines, with a comfortable mix of familiar styles and labels complemented by more adventurous options. Sip on one our our house cocktails in the bar and lounge with a view of "Tomorrow's Weather," a multi-media installtion by Bigert & Bergstrom. Varying in color and lit from within, the acrylic spheres hanging overhead in Lockbox are arranged as atmospheric molecules which change color depending on the following day’s weather forecast.

Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
Main Gallery
Not just another pretty space, this double-height room has historic arched windows, concrete flooring and velvet drapery. The Main Gallery is also equipped with some serious a/v technology.
Gallery One
Connected to the Main Gallery, this flexible space can be used for cocktail hour, buffet set-up, lounge seating or anything else you dream up!
Gallery Two
Hosting a breakout session? Ideas are sure to flow when you cozy up in this informal meeting room, with custom fixed soft seating and great windows.

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