Helen Mills
Helen Mills features a spectacular Event Space and a 140-seat Theater & Screening Room.

The Helen Mills Event Space has a total capacity of 400 and accommodates up to 325 guests for standing cocktail receptions. The Theater seats 140 guests. Capacities vary based on venue setup. See the Event Space and Theater page for capacities by room setup and sample floor plans.

Rental fees vary by the space you’re renting, the length of your event, and event needs such as A/V, bar service, and staffing. Contact Us to learn more about what it will cost to host your event at HELEN MILLS.

For Event Space rentals, we include an assortment of cocktail and other furniture, exclusive use of the space (including load-in and load-out period), numerous branding opportunities inside and outside of the venue, dedicated high speed wifi, and use of our in-house state-of-the-art lighting, sound and projection systems as well as one wired microphone, a single-color wall wash, and one gobo installation if one of our knowledgeable A/V technicians is hired for the event. Lastly, we provide an event coordinator who will help you with the planning process from when you first inquire until the day-of the event and will help with showing you the space, assisting with vendor selection, layout, rentals, and more.

For Theater rentals, the rental fee includes a dedicated A/V technician who will be on-site during the event as well as a podium, one wired microphone, and use of our state-of-the-art lighting, sound, and projection systems. Additionally, theater rentals include use of the green room, a check-in booth, street-level signage, and an event coordinator who will help you with the planning process from when you first inquire until the day-of the event and will help with showing you the space, assisting with vendor selection, layout, rentals, and more.

Our team can help with event coordination & planning, beverage service, staffing and A/V services. If we don’t offer a service you need, we can recommend a number of vendors who are leaders in their fields. See “What’s Included With The Rental Fee?” for the services included with each venue rental. Lastly, please Contact Us or check out our Blog for helpful tips on event planning, decor, and more.

Yes. All areas of the venue are ADA compliant. If any of your guests have trouble moving through the venue, the venue manager will always be available to help.

The venue is conveniently located near many bus & subway lines. The C, E, 1, F, M, N, and R subway lines and PATH train are all a short walk away. New York’s Penn Station is a ten minute walk away and provides connections to Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), and a number of subway lines. Taxis are readily available and Grand Central station is a ten minute taxi ride away. Plan your route here.

Helen Mills is located in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, surrounded by tech startups, galleries, hotels, great restaurants, and more things to do before, after and during your event than you can possibly experience in one trip. Neighborhood highlights include two gorgeous parks, the Highline and Madison Square Park, the famous Flatiron Building, Chelsea’s renowned art galleries, the #4 restaurant in the world – Eleven Madison Park, and more. Take a look at our neighborhood guide or recent blog post for additional suggestions.