Peabody Essex Museum
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
- Max Seated
- 270
- Max Standing
- 400
Average Response Time 12-24 hrs
About Peabody Essex Museum
The beautiful Peabody Essex Museum, in Salem, Massachusetts, is one of the region's most exquisite settings for your special events. Whether you’re planning a corporate banquet 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. We look forward to showing you our galleries in person. Together we can plan an event that is truly special.
Event Spaces 5
270 max seated • 400 max standing
East India Marine Hall
- 120
- Seated
- 250
- Standing
Garden Atrium
- 50
- Seated
- 200
- Standing
Main Atrium
- 270
- Seated
- 350
- Standing
Historic Ropes Mansion Garden
- 25
- Standing
Forbes and Copeland Galleries
- 70
- Seated
- 100
- Standing
Pricing Packages
Peabody Essex Museum hasn't listed their pricing yet. Connect with them directly to get a customized pricing proposal for your event.
Amenities
A/V Equipment
Coat Check
Handicap Accessible
Kosher Kitchen
Media Room
Pet Friendly
Pool
Street Parking
Valet Parking
WiFi
Windows
Dance Floor
Breakout Rooms
In-house caterer only
In-house suppliers only
FAQs 7
- Is the entire museum open for my event?
- We reserve specific areas of the museum for your event based on guest count and preferences. In some instances, your guests may walk through certain galleries as they move from one phase of the evening into the next. We can make special arrangements to open certain galleries at an additional cost.
- What does the rental fee include?
- Museum security and maintenance staff to assist your vendors and guests throughout the course of your event. Dining, cocktail, and high-top tables, folding garden chairs (Please inquire about our chair upgrade). Three separate spaces for your ceremony, cocktail reception, and dining & dancing.
- Can I use candles?
- Unfortunately, to protect the museum facility and our collections, any type of flame is not permitted. However, battery-operated votives and candles are welcome.
- What about parking?
- Ample parking is available in a municipal garage on New Liberty Street directly across from our Essex Street entrance and in an additional New Liberty Street parking lot one block over. There is also metered street parking. The museum does not have its own parking facility.
- Are special lighting features included?
- For Main Atrium rentals, we provide lighting on the dance floor, a static graphic design on the walls, and illumination of the ceiling sails. For additional lighting features, we can recommend local event designers (which may incur an additional cost).
Meet The Team
Natalia Laskaris
Manager of Private Functions & RentalsWith 20 years of dedicated leadership in managing private functions at the Peabody Essex Museum, Natalia offers unmatched expertise and passion. Her comprehensive involvement across sales, marketing, budgeting, and personnel guarantees a wealth of knowledge to ensure your event's excellence. Natalia's seasoned experience promises an exceptional and seamless event at the museum.
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161 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA