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.
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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 venue features a modern architectural aesthetic with floor-to-ceiling windows in the Skyline Room and d'Arbeloff Suite offering panoramic city views.
The Blue Wing exhibit halls feature soaring spaces with customizable overhead lighting sails. The Washburn Pavilion provides a more relaxed outdoor setting with a semi-permanent tent, covered patio, and grassy areas along the river. The Hall of Human Life and New England Habitats offer immersive exhibit-style environments.
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.
Music curfew
Timing restrictions apply
Sound systems are available at additional cost for the Blue Wing, d'Arbeloff Suite, and Washburn Pavilion spaces.
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.
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