The beautiful Peabody Essex Museum, in Salem, Massachusetts, is one of the region’s most exquisite settings for your special event. Whether you’re planning a corporate banquet, a wedding or a gathering for close friends and family, the museum offers a beautiful space that is perfectly suited for creating memorable occasions. Cocktail receptions, formal parties and celebrations are expertly planned and executed with the help of our experienced staff.
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Atrium
Your guests will be immediately awed by our breathtaking Atrium designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie. Located in the heart of the museum, this light-filled space boasts an arched glass roof that soars dramatically overhead and provides generous space for receptions or dinner and dancing. ROOM CAPACITY 300 for seated dinners | 270 with dancing | 400 for standing receptions RENTAL RATES Weeknight: $4,000 for 3-hours, $1000 for each additional hour Weekend: $6,500 for 3 hours, $1000 for each additional hour If a separate room for a one hour cocktail hour is desired, the rental is an additional $1000.
Garden Atrium – OPENING OCTOBER 2019!
Designed with a stunning sky-high glass ceiling, this brand-new light-filled atrium adds a dynamic element to your guest’s experience. Combined with the outdoor garden, this space is perfect for cocktails, standing receptions and small dinners. ROOM CAPACITY 70 for seated dinners | 200 for standing receptions RENTAL RATES Weeknight: $3,000 for 3-hours, $1000 for each additional hour Weekend: $4,000 for 3 hours, $1000 for each additional hour
East India Marine Hall
Built in 1824 by the founders of the museum, East India Marine Hall is a traditional New England-style ballroom and formally designated as a National Historic Landmark. This elegant space features arched floor-to-ceiling Palladian windows, two grand chandeliers, polished hardwood floors and maritime art.
ROOM CAPACITY – 150 for seated dinners | 130 with dancing | 250 for standing receptions RENTAL RATES Weeknight: $3,000 for 3-hours, $1000 for each additional hour Weekend: $4,000 for 3 hours, $1000 for each additional hour
Bartlett & Copeland Galleries
Located on the first level, these two galleries offer an intimate setting for your guests. Enjoy a seated or standing dinner reception in the larger Bartlett Gallery, featuring a commissioned installation by artist Vanessa Platacis. Guests can mingle over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Copeland Gallery. Ideal for daytime or evening events.
ROOM CAPACITY – 80 for seated dinners | 150 for standing receptions
RENTAL RATES
Weekday: daytime $750 for 3-hours, $150 for each additional hour evening $2,000 for 3- hours, $350 for each additional hour
Weekend: daytime $1,200 for 3-hours , $250 for each additional hour evening $2,500 for 3-hours, $500 for each additional hour addition of the Garden and Garden Atrium for 1-hour $500 for evening events
Morse Auditorium
The state-of-the-art theater has full audio and visual support for lectures and presentations.
ROOM CAPACITY – Stadium seating up to 185 people.
RENTAL RATE $300 an hour (three-hour minimum if not combined with other rooms)
Daytime 10 am–5 pm
Evening after 5 pm | Weekend Friday night through Sunday Note: Weekend rates apply to Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. and New Years Eve Membership required to rent facilities.
