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.

We offer two cocktail reception packages available Sunday through Friday. This package 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

Not available Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day

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

  • Large Cocktail Reception Holidays*: $1,750

  • Small Cocktail Reception Holidays*: $1,500

    *Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Halloween

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.)

DISCOUNTS for NONPROFITS

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 APPROVED CATERERS, visit HERE

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We accept event deposit and final payments by check or card.
Payment by credit or debit card subject to 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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