Peabody Essex Museum
Salem, MA
A cultural landmark catering to art lovers for over 200 years is now exclusively Gourmet.
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.
Read more about the breathtaking Peabody Essex Museum, now featured in Boston Magazine.
Rooms & Capacity
Atrium
Capacity: 300 for seated dinners | 270 with dancing | 400 for standing receptions
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.
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
Capacity: 70 for seated dinners | 200 for standing receptions
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.
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
Capacity: 150 for seated dinners | 130 with dancing | 250 for standing receptions
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.
RENTAL RATES Weeknight: $3,000 for 3-hours, $1000 for each additional hour Weekend: $4,000 for 3 hours, $1000 for each additional hour
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