Reception and Meeting Spaces
The Bushnell is Hartford's center stage, with easy access to both Interstate 84 and 91, and is just a short walk from the CT Convention Center and downtown hotels. From large to small gatherings, The Bushnell is a unique environment for corporate entertaining, weddings, bat/bar mitzvahs, meetings and more.
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Seaverns Room
The beautiful hand-carved woodwork and lovely chandeliers of this colonial room create a luxurious setting for receptions. The room contains a chamber stage with a baby grand piano, as well as an outdoor terrace. |
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The Autorino Great Hall
A prominent feature of the Center, the Autorino Great Hall is a truly dramatic space completely enclosed in glass. The gable-vaulted ceiling rises 35 feet above the floor and provides the backdrop for a unique glass chandelier designed by artist Dale Chihuly. |
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The Horace Bushnell Suite
The Horace Bushnell Suite is designed as a refined retreat for hosting an event. Located on the third floor of the Belding Theater, the Suite overlooks the Autorino Great Hall with a close up view of Dale Chihuly's "Ode to Joy." |
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The Hillyer Suite
The Hillyer Suite is an entertainment space overlooking the historic Mortensen Hall stage. |
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For that special occasion, the Bushnell stages present the perfect backdrop for a spectacular event. |
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The Belding Stage
The interior is intimate and luxurious, with a stunning ceiling mural, "Music of the Spheres." No seat in the theater is more than 75 feet from the stage. |
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Mortensen Hall
The striking art-deco interior of the 2,800-seat Mortensen Hall stands in contrast to its conservative exterior. The center panel of the ceiling is the largest hand-painted ceiling mural in the United States. Entitled "Drama," it was painted by Barry Faulkner in 1929 with a group of Prix de Rome artists. |
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Great Hall |
Horace Bushnell Suite |
Seaverns Room |
Hillyer Suite |
Belding Stage |
Mortensen Stage |
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Seated |
180 |
38 |
90 |
28 |
270 |
270 |
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Seated With Dance Area |
128 |
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40 |
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200 |
200 |
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Standing Reception |
250 |
50 |
200 |
40 |
300 |
300 |
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Theater Style |
225 |
30 |
150 |
20 |
908 |
2,800 |
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Classroom Style |
100 |
22 |
60 |
16 |
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Room Dimensions |
60x36 |
20x40 |
36x57 |
12x15 |
4,000 sq ft |
3,500 sq ft |
For more information on staging your event at The Bushnell, please call (860) 987-6044 or email cathy_stephens@bushnell.org.