Maine Maritime Museum

Museum / Cultural in Bath, ME. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.

• Estimated cost: $6k est. rental for 120 guests
• Capacity: up to 140 guests
• Services: Venue rental only
• Address: 243 Washington Street

Located at 243 Washington Street on a 20-acre waterfront campus along the Kennebec River, the Maine Maritime Museum features historic shipyard grounds and multiple event spaces. Indoor gatherings take place in Long Reach Hall, a timber-frame building with a loft, an attached deck, and 80 feet of windows overlooking the river and the Doubling Point Lighthouse. Ceremonies can be held outdoors on the adjacent Great Lawn or Blaisdell Pier, or indoors under the barrel-vaulted ceiling of Sewall Hall, which is decorated with historic ship flags. The venue accommodates up to 140 seated guests or 150 standing, with packages providing twenty-five 36-inch square tables, 40 wooden armchairs, and 100 wooden side chairs. Packages include a six-hour reception ending by 10 p. m.

Food

Catering is not provided by the venue. Clients must select from the Museum's list of approved caterers.

Packages

• Venue Only Rental: Rental rate is $6,000. Requires a Sustaining Level Museum Membership ($150).
  Includes: Six-hour reception (events must end by 10pm), Three hours of set-up/rehearsal time the day before (2-5pm), Three hours for picking up personal items the day after (9-12pm), Use of tables (twenty-five 36" square) and chairs (40 wooden arm, 100 wooden side), Museum admission for guests during regular hours

Taxes and fees

• Museum Membership (Sustaining Level): $150
• Merrymeeting Boat Charter (2 Hours): $1,200
• Merrymeeting Boat Charter Additional Hour: $450

Good to know

• Museum Membership at the Sustaining level ($150) or above is required to rent any facility.
• Food and bar service must be contracted through one of the Museum’s approved caterers.
• Clients are responsible for private event liability insurance, tableware, glassware, linens, tents, dance floor, and day-of coordination.
• Events must end by 10:00 PM.

Common questions

How much does a wedding at Maine Maritime Museum cost?

Based on Maine Maritime Museum's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $6,000. It's a venue rental, so catering and bar are priced separately. Your actual quote will depend on date, season and final guest count.

How many guests can Maine Maritime Museum hold?

Maine Maritime Museum can host up to 140 guests seated, or 150 for a standing reception.

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