Host your Cocktail Reception at the
Charles River Museum!

Give your special occasion a unique and exciting ambiance at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation. Our historic, 19th-century textile mill overlooking the scenic Charles River provides a unique, historic, picturesque backdrop to many of Greater Boston’s most memorable special event experiences.

Looking for a venue for your event on a smaller scale? We offer two cocktail reception packages available for Sunday-Friday subject to availability. This includes use of the Museum’s Main Gallery, Watch Gallery and first floor restrooms.

ACCOMMODATIONS and CAPACITY

  • up to 50 guests for Small Cocktail Reception Package

  • 51-100 guests for Large Cocktail Reception Package

RENTAL FEES

Available Sunday-Friday, except holidays.
Does not include usage of the Jackson Room or Conference Room

Renting our facility includes up to 2 hours of setup time, up to 3 hours of event time, up to 1 hour of breakdown/cleanup time (up to 6 hours total), cleaning, security guard to monitor service entrance lot, tables & chairs.

  • Large Cocktail Reception package: $1,500

  • Small Cocktail Reception package: $1,200

Both cocktail reception packages include: 

  • (5) 30” cocktail tables- high or low top 

  • (1) 60” round table 

  • (4) 6’ banquet tables 

  • (50) black Samsonite chairs

  • Gallery speakers and input of an exterior music source (your smartphone, iPad, computer etc.)

NONPROFIT DISCOUNTS

Discounted rates may be available for qualifying non-profit organizations.

A simplified chart of all rates and fees can be viewed HERE

Contact Form

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOSTING A COCKTAIL RECEPTION AT THE CHARLES RIVER MUSEUM
please contact our Event Manager by completing the following form:

FOR A LIST OF OUR SPONSORING CATERERS, visit HERE

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We accept event deposit and final payments by check or card.
By choosing to submit your payment by credit or debit card, you agree to pay a 3% convenience fee.


Our preferred hotels for events at
the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation
are Waltham's own:

Marriott Courtyard      Holiday Inn Express

Do Good While You Sleep! — Stay at the Courtyard By Marriott Boston/Waltham or the Holiday Inn Express Waltham and 10% of the proceeds of your stay will be donated to support the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation! Please ask for the Charles River Museum rate when making your reservation!

 
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Visit Park Lodge Hotel Group online to make your reservations! - http://plhghospitality.com/

and the
Westin Waltham Boston

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