Multicultural Arts Center

Museum / Cultural in Cambridge, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.

• Estimated cost: $6k–$7k est. rental for 120 guests
• Services: Venue rental only
• Address: 41 Second St

Located at 41 Second St, the Multicultural Arts Center is a historic cultural venue in East Cambridge originally designed by architect Charles Bulfinch in 1814, erected in 1889 as a county courthouse, and renovated in 1985 by Graham Gund. The building features a restored two-story theater—originally an ornate courtroom—that showcases an exquisitely embellished ceiling, a wraparound mezzanine balcony, and high arched windows. The facility also includes a second-floor art gallery exhibiting rotating works of art, and guests can access the outdoor Centanni Courtyard, which features brick pathways and a large arbor. An eight-hour rental package includes two hours of set-up time and one hour of clean-up, providing use of the theater, gallery, kitchen, green room, and optional spaces like the Centanni Hallway and two second-floor studios with private restrooms. Because catering is not included in the rental fee, hosts must coordinate with an approved outside caterer.

Food

Catering is not included in the rental fee. Outside catering is required.

Packages

• Venue Rental: Flat rental fee varies by day of the week ($5,600 - $6,900 for weekends)
  Includes: Eight (8) hours of rental time (including 2 hours of set-up and 1 hour of clean-up), Use of Theater, Gallery, kitchen, and green room, Use of optional Centanni Hallway and two Second Floor Studios with private restrooms

Taxes and fees

• Friday & Saturday Rental Fee: $6,900
• Sunday Rental Fee: $5,600
• Weekday Rental Fee (Monday-Thursday): $375/hour
• Additional Hours: $150/hour
• Centanni Courtyard Permit Fee: $50

Good to know

• Weddings will only be scheduled for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
• Events must end by midnight on Friday/Saturday, and by 10pm on Sunday.
• Sunday rentals must include day-of rental equipment drop-off and night-of rental equipment pick-up within the rental period.
• Rehearsals on the Friday before are possible only if there is no scheduling conflict and must be held during normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 10-6).

Common questions

How much does a wedding at Multicultural Arts Center cost?

Based on Multicultural Arts Center's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $5,500–$7,000. It's a venue rental, so catering and bar are priced separately. Your actual quote will depend on date, season and final guest count.

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