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About Mad Museum

Welcome to the Mad Museum (MAD) venue page. Located at 2 Columbus Circle in the Deutsche Bank Center, Manhattan, MAD hosts a range of public exhibitions and private events in iconic spaces like the 7th Floor Event Space, Barbara Tober Grand Atrium, and the Theater at MAD. Whether you’re planning a gala, reception, or corporate gathering, we’ve got you covered with practical details—from seating capacities to parking and nearby hotel and dining options. Think of it as having a trusted connection who can secure the right space and ensure a smooth experience.

MAD sits in the heart of Columbus Circle, offering convenient transit access via subway and bus, plus parking discounts through MPG at Shops at Columbus Circle. With notable events like the MAD Ball galas and ongoing public programs, the venue blends artistic ambiance with dependable logistics. We’ll help you navigate space options, capacity, and nearby amenities so you can focus on your event’s focus and guest experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue type: Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in Manhattan; permanent address is 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019.
  • Primary event spaces and capacities: 7th Floor Event Space seats 85 (dinner), 120 (theater), or 150 (cocktail); Barbara Tober Grand Atrium (not private) seats ~110 for cocktails; Theater at MAD seats 143.
  • Seating/chart: Theater seating capacity published (143) but no public seating chart is listed online.
  • Parking: MAD offers a parking discount (MPG) for Shops at Columbus Circle; nearby garages include Central Parking at Time Warner Center (345 W 58th St), World Parking (1 Central Park West), ICON Columbus Circle Parking (330 W 58th St), and Champion Parking (225 W 58th St).
  • Transit: By train – A, B, C, D to Columbus Circle (59th St) and N, R, Q, W to 57th St; By bus – M5, M7, M10, M20, M30, M104 to Columbus Circle/59th St; multiple options to reach MAD from major subway hubs.
  • Nearby hotels: Mandarin Oriental, New York (80 Columbus Circle) within the same complex; other Columbus Circle hotels are nearby.
  • Notable events hosted: MAD Ball galas (2024, 2025) and other private events in the Theater and seventh-floor spaces; MAD also hosts ongoing exhibitions and public programs.
  • Renamed/demolished: The MAD complex sits in Deutsche Bank Center (formerly Time Warner Center); the building name change occurred as the center rebranded.