MGM National Harbor facts for kids
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Main entrance to casino (c.2016)
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| Location | National Harbor |
| Address | 101 MGM National Ave Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745-4731 |
| Opening date | December 8, 2016 |
| No. of rooms | 308 |
| Total gaming space | 135,000 sq ft (12,500 m2) |
| Signature attractions | The Theater at MGM National Harbor |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Owner | MGM Growth Properties |
| Operating license holder | MGM Resorts International |
The MGM National Harbor is a US$1.4 billion resort in the Oxon Hill census-designated place (CDP) in unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland. The resort opened on December 8, 2016, and is owned by MGM Growth Properties and operated by MGM Resorts International.
History
MGM Resorts International received a license in December 2013 to develop a US$925 million resort (later increased to US$1.2 billion) in National Harbor. The company received the license after competing with bids from Penn National Gaming to develop a US$700 million facility at its Rosecroft Raceway and Greenwood Racing to develop a US$761 million facility near Maryland Route 210.
Construction on MGM National Harbor began in April 2014, and opened on December 8, 2016.
MBE participation
In April 2015, the MGM casino was sued by a group of Prince George’s County businesses who claimed the casino didn't comply with minority business enterprise (MBE) contracting standards.
Design
The white exterior of the building is in keeping with the marble used in many of the buildings in Washington DC. The organization of the casino is along a central axis, similar to the arrangement for the National Mall. The design was provided by HKS, Inc. while the architect of record for the project is SmithGroupJJR.
Features
MGM National Harbor includes a 23-story hotel with 308 rooms, 135,000 square feet (12,500 m2) in gaming space, retail space, a spa, seven restaurants, a 3,000-seat theater with seven VIP suites, 27,000 square feet (2,500 m2) of meeting and event space, and a parking garage for 4,800 cars.
The resort's public spaces feature a permanent collection of art inspired by the Washington metropolitan area and developed in collaboration with Prince George's County Arts and Humanities Council, Atlantic Arts, and RareCulture. Artists, sculptors, and photographers featured in the collection include Alice Aycock, Charles Hinman, Chul Hyun Ahn, John Safer, Liao Yibai, Margaret Boozer, Martha Jackson Jarvis, Sam Gilliam, and Terry O'Neill. The west entrance to the facility features a 25-by-15-foot (7.6 m × 4.6 m) iron archway composed of "found objects" such as farming tools, children's toys, wheels and axes designed by Bob Dylan.
Events
On December 18, 2016, the 66th edition of the Miss World pageant was held at the resort theatre.
Since 2017, American singer and actress, Cher, has been performing her Classic Cher concert residency at The Theater at MGM National Harbor.
On July 12 and 13, 2018, Britney Spears performed two concerts as part of her Piece of Me Tour.
On September 30, 2018, Christina Aguilera performed a concert as part of her Liberation Tour.
On March 31, 2019, Mariah Carey performed a concert as a part of her Caution World Tour.
Images for kids
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MGM National Harbor, South Entrance
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MGM National Harbor, hotel entrance and Lobby.
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Conservatory, decorated in Autumn decor. MGM National Harbor.
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View of the Conservatory in Autumn Decor from ground floor. MGM National Harbor.
