Host your Function, Party, Event, or Special Occasion 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 regularly host B’nei Mitzvahs, Holiday Parties, Birthday Parties, and special public and corporate events of all kinds. 

MUSEUM ACCOMMODATIONS
and CAPACITY

Maximum guest count for all events is 180.
This package includes use of the Museum proper and Jackson Room function space.

For suggested floor plans for the Jackson Room function space, visit HERE.

RENTAL FEES

A simplified chart of all rates and fees can be viewed HERE

Rental fee inclusive of 9.5 hours of rental, cleaning, security guard to monitor service entrance lot, tables & chairs.

  • Monday-Thursday: $3,000 (January - March: $2,000)

  • Friday & Sunday: $4,000 (January - March: $3,000)

  • Saturdays, and the Sundays of Holiday Weekends: $5,000 (January - March: $4,000)

  • Holidays* : $6,000 (New Years’ Eve, New Years’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas)

OPTIONAL RENTAL FEES:

EARLY SETUP/LOAD-IN

The Museum can be closed to the public at 2:00pm on the day of an evening event at no additional charge. Earlier setup/load-in times are possible with (1) permission of the Museum, and (2) an additional fee of $150 per hour.

We accept event deposit and final payments by check or card.
By choosing to submit your payment by credit or debit card, you agree to pay a 3% convenience fee.


Contact Form

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOSTING A SOCIAL FUNCTION AT THE CHARLES RIVER MUSEUM,
please contact our Event Manager by completing the following form:

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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!

CLICK HERE
to visit Park Lodge Hotel Group online to make your reservations!