Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Est. Prior to 1930
465 Huntington Avenue, Fenway/Kenmore, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Up to 3500 guests
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Collect your closest and create the most chic shindig amid the magnificence that is Boston's Museum of Fine Art.
With a number of wonderful venue options from courtyards to galleries, the Museum can accommodate your amazing group of amies for a gorgeous gala fundraiser or intimately inspired baby shower.
The Lowdown
Type
Museum
Views
No View
Style
Classic
Cultural
Elegant
Worldly
Best type of Celebrations
Bridal Shower
Charity Event
Corporate Event
Product Launch
Dinner Party
Holiday Party
Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception
Reunion
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Reception
Anniversary
Engagement Party

Venue Setting

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is an elegant and memorable venue for private and corporate events, marrying fine art and fine dining in one of Boston's most sought-after venues. The Museum offers a variety of beautiful spaces that can accommodate everything from an intimate luncheon for 30, a seated dinner for 500 to a reception for 3,500, while surrounding your guests with masterpieces from around the world and across the ages.

Capacity

Seated
500
Buffet
1000
Standing
3500
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Estimated price per head

from $200 to $500

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Not Required To Host An Event Here

Connect
Request a Venue Tour
Call: 617-369-3126
Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
Prior to 1930
Curfew
1 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor Venue Space Only
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music
Indoors Only
Smoking
Non-smoking Venue
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Street Parking
  • Valet Parking
  • Wifi
  • Ample Parking Onsite
  • Dining Chairs
Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.
Catering by Restaurant Associates is the exclusive caterer at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. You will work with a sales manager to create a memorable and unique event from start to finish. Catering by Restaurant Associates is one of the premier caterers for corporate, social and fundraising events.
Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Rotunda and Colonnade
In 1916, the MFA's trustees invited John Singer Sargent to decorate the Rotunda, the hub of the Museum. Sargent not only provided a series of paintings and sculptures, but also reconfigured the space, uniting architecture, painting, and sculpture into a harmony suggestive of the Museum's collections themselves.
View: Dine underneath the John Singer Sargent murals
Max capacity: 160 for a seated meal
Price range: $6,000 reservation fee
William I. Koch Gallery
This gallery displays European paintings, including masterpieces by Tintoretto, El Greco, Velazquez, Poussin, Claude Lorrain and Van Dyck.
Max capacity: 150 for a seated meal; 500 for standing reception combined with the Shapiro Rotunda and Colonnade
Price range: $6,000 reservation fee
Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art
Designed by I.M. Pei in 1981, the newly refurbished Linde Family Wing reflects Pei's modernist design aaesthetic with an emphasis on natural light. Open spaces on two levels provide event planners with the flexibility to create intimate space for smaller events or inviting areas for large receptions.
Max capacity: 1,200 guests for reception; 300 guests for seated meal
Price range: $6,000 reservation fee

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