Worcester Art Museum

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

• Estimated cost: $5k–$11k est. rental for 86 guests
• Capacity: up to 86 guests
• Services: Venue rental only
• Address: 55 Salisbury St

Located at 55 Salisbury Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, the Worcester Art Museum was founded in 1898 on land donated by philanthropist Stephen Salisbury III and designed by architect Stephen C. Earle. The primary event space is the Renaissance Court, which features marble pillars, balcony arches, a glass ceiling, a grand staircase, and a tile floor mosaic. This space connects to the 12th-century Medieval Chapter House, a French Benedictine priory reconstructed on-site with Gothic stone arches, vaulted ceilings, and stained-glass windows. For receptions, the museum accommodates up to 86 seated guests or 150 standing guests, with packages providing five hours of event time, setup and breakdown, bartending services, and access to the first-level galleries. All catering must be handled by one of the venue's approved partners: Peppers Artful Events, Sir Loin Catering, Scott Toupin Catering, or Russell Morin Catering.

Food

Catering must be provided by one of the venue's approved caterers: Peppers Artful Events, Sir Loin Catering, Scott Toupin Catering, or Russell Morin Catering.

Packages

• Venue Rental: Rental fee only. Food and beverage are contracted separately through an approved caterer.
  Includes: Five-hour reception, Arrival at 5:00 pm for wedding party and family photos, Access to the first level galleries surrounding the Renaissance Court, Bartender services, Wedding Consultant and Day-of Wedding Coordinator, Tables and chairs within Museum's inventory, Setup and breakdown, Protective Services

Taxes and fees

• Venue Fee Tax: 7%
• Alcohol Tax: 7%
• Additional Gallery Opening (1 Guard): $350
• Additional Gallery Opening (2 Guards): $450
• Arms and Armor Gallery Opening: $650
• Docent-led tours or Scavenger Hunts: $5/pp

Good to know

• Must use an approved caterer from the venue's restricted list.
• No outside alcohol allowed; all beverages must be purchased through the Museum and are charged on consumption.
• Flame of any capacity, balloons, confetti, glitter, sparklers, and fog machines are strictly prohibited.
• No food or beverages allowed within the Museum's galleries.
• Outdoor weddings (May-Sept) require rental of furniture.

Common questions

How much does a wedding at Worcester Art Museum cost?

Based on Worcester Art Museum's published pricing, renting the venue for 86 guests (86 is its listed limit) runs about $5,000–$11,000. 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 Worcester Art Museum hold?

Worcester Art Museum can host up to 86 guests seated, or 150 for a standing reception.

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