When you visit R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center, be prepared to get hands-on with interactive learning experiences and be inspired to bring new innovative ideas to life. To ensure a safe and satisfying experience for all, we have a few things for our guests to keep in mind.
Admission Policy
Due to heightened security measures, we strongly urge all guests to arrive at R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center as early as possible to avoid entrance delays. If medication is required, be sure to have it with you upon entry. All guests entering R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center are subject to search and screening by hand-held and/or walkthrough magnetometer. Refusal to comply may be grounds to prohibit admission. Guests will not be permitted to enter R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center if they are visibly intoxicated.
Alcohol Policy
Guests must be 21 or older to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages at the venue. Proper identification is required to purchase any alcoholic beverage, and we reserve the right to check proof of legal drinking age. Guests will not be permitted to enter if they are visibly intoxicated. Drunk and disorderly behavior will result in ejection without refund. All alcohol sales typically end at least 1 hour prior to the end of an event, but may be discontinued at any time at the discretion of event management
Banners/Signage
Banners are permitted provided they are not commercial, political, offensive or in poor taste. Banners may not obstruct the view of any fans or present any safety hazard.
Cameras/Video Equipment
Small, still photography cameras are permitted. Please refrain from using flash photography. Video cameras are strictly prohibited. For more information, please see the list of prohibited/permitted items
Lost and Found
Any item that may have been lost during an event can either be collected at the venue the night of the event by visiting the security office or by calling (202) 478-5849 the next business day
Parking
On-site paid parking is available for events.
Permitted Items
- Diaper bags (with a child of appropriate age)
- Blankets, coats/jackets, binoculars and camera case
Prohibited Items
- Metal, plastic and glass containers of any kind
- Large flags and banners (except as noted)
- Poles and staffs (metal, plastic or wooden)
- Weapons of any kind
- Professional cameras with detachable zoom lenses and/or tripodsNo animals with the exception of service animals
- Fireworks
- Whistles
- Laser pointers
- No adhesive stickers of any kind
- No coolers or containers of any size
- Missile/projectile like objects
- No Frisbees or inflated balls of any kind
- Whistles, air horns of any kind
- Confetti and streamer
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not allowed inside of the R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center. Guests who fail to comply with the policy after appropriate warnings may be subject to ejection.
Tickets - Reselling on Building Property
Ticket scalping or selling tickets is a misdemeanor under District of Columbia law, and could result in arrest and criminal prosecution. Ticket resale at face value or less constitutes solicitation and/or commercial activity, both of which are prohibited by District of Columbia law. Such conduct could result in citation and criminal prosecution.