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.

About Peabody Essex Museum

Event Spaces 5

270 max seated • 400 max standing

East India Marine Hall

120
Seated: 250
Standing

Museum

Historic Space

Art Gallery

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 & Rentals

With 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.

Map

161 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

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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 & Rentals

Map

161 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Visit Website

Peabody Essex Museum

About Peabody Essex Museum

About Peabody Essex Museum