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          Peabody Essex Museum

          Salem, MA
          • A large formal dinner event with elegantly dressed guests seated at tables, illuminated by colorful lighting and decorations.

          Venue Details:

          161 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970

          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.

          Venue Spaces

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          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.

          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

          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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