The Museum of Science in Boston offers a truly unique wedding experience on the Charles River waterfront, with sweeping views of the Boston and Cambridge skylines. Since 1951, this iconic nonprofit institution has hosted over 400 private events per year across a variety of distinctive spaces, from soaring exhibit halls to an open-air historic pavilion. Working hand in hand with exclusive caterer MAX Ultimate Food, the Museum accommodates intimate gatherings to grand celebrations with customizable lighting and dedicated event teams.
Pricing
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Guests
Space
Day of week
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$10,000
100 guests · Blue Wing · Saturday · Venue Rental
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The property
A world-renowned science museum situated on the Charles River in Boston, offering multiple indoor exhibit halls, a sixth-floor skyline room, a private suite with balcony, and an open-air historic waterfront pavilion for weddings and events.
The setting
The venue sits directly on the Charles River waterfront with sweeping views of the Boston and Cambridge skylines, including landmarks such as the Zakim Bridge, Bunker Hill Monument, the Esplanade, and the Longfellow Bridge.
The Washburn Pavilion offers direct river access with open-air views.
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Planning details
Vendor policies, timing and house rules to plan around.
Rain plan
Backup plan in place
For outdoor events at the Washburn Pavilion, golf-size umbrellas are provided for guests. The Washburn Pavilion itself has a covered area including a semi-permanent tent structure that provides shelter from weather.
If that's a dealbreaker
This venue requires its own catering. Alcohol has to come through the venue.
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