Rockport Art Association & Museum

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

• Estimated cost: $3k–$4k est. rental for 120 guests
• Capacity: up to 120 guests
• Services: Venue rental only

The Rockport Art Association & Museum in Rockport, Massachusetts, is housed in the historic Old Tavern, a former sea captain's house constructed in 1787 that has also served as an inn and a stagecoach stop. Inside, the upstairs Martha Moore Room serves as a private dressing suite for the wedding party, featuring a colonial wooden stairway that leads down into the Cirino Interlude courtyard garden. For ceremonies or cocktails, the Maddocks Gallery—originally a mid-1700s barn—features old wooden beams, a sliding barn door, and a baby grand piano. The Hibbard Gallery hosts receptions of up to 120 seated guests or 180 standing under its exposed beams, skylights, and hardwood floors. Venue packages grant exclusive access to these spaces, along with the Marguerite Pearson Gallery, Stow Wengenroth Gallery, Showroom, and a kitchen available for outside caterers.

Food

Venue provides kitchen access for caterers only; no in-house catering or food pricing is provided.

Packages

• Venue Rental: Hourly rental rates for private functions, with a 7-hour minimum for weddings. Rates vary by season and day of week.
  Includes: Exclusive use of Marguerite Pearson Gallery, Stow Wengenroth Gallery, Kitchen (for caterers only), Martha Moore Room, Showroom, Cirino Interlude (courtyard), Hibbard Gallery, Maddocks Gallery, and restrooms., Baby grand piano available for use.

Taxes and fees

• Venue Rental (7-hour minimum): $2,992.50-$4,025.00
• Chairs: $3.00 each
• Six-foot folding tables: $25.00 each
• Eight-foot folding tables: $30.00 each
• Black tablecloths: $5.00 each
• Overtime: Hourly rate applies

Good to know

• Seven-hour minimum rental requirement for weddings.
• Rental period must include set-up and clean-up time.
• No undue noise after 11 PM; all service providers must depart by midnight.
• Kitchen available for caterers only; no in-house catering.
• RAA&M furniture (chairs, tables, tablecloths) available for additional rental fees.

Common questions

How much does a wedding at Rockport Art Association & Museum cost?

Based on Rockport Art Association & Museum's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $3,000–$4,000. 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 Rockport Art Association & Museum hold?

Rockport Art Association & Museum can host up to 120 guests seated, or 180 for a standing reception.

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