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Celebrate at Old South Meeting House!
Since the Boston Tea Party of 1773, Bostonians have been throwing smashing parties...here. Located in the heart of downtown Boston, nestled among grand skyscrapers, Old South Meeting House is a unique venue for your special event. Available for a cocktail party, concert, corporate meeting, formal or informal dinner, or award ceremony, this treasured National Historic Site offers you an opportunity to create an event that is truly revolutionary!
If you are interested in holding a wedding at Old South Meeting House, please click here, or
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Rental Application (Required if you need an event estimate)
Availability
Capacity
Floor Plans
Accessibility
Fees
Optional Equipment
Caterers & Additional Services
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About Partners in Public Dialogue
Old South Meeting House is open 7 days a week
as a museum. Rentals are available in the evening after 5 pm for events of all kinds. Public
events which qualify under our Partners in Public Dialogue programming
occasionally may be scheduled during normal museum hours. For information about
that program, please see below. 
The official capacity of Old South Meeting House, as licensed by the City of Boston, is 650. Your event capacity is determined by the type of event, your setup needs and our policy guidelines.
Theatre Style Seating: 250-300 guests seated theatre style on the first floor of the main hall only. An additional 200 seats are available in the balcony. (The balcony will only be opened for events with over 250 attendees
or if arrangements have been made for such at the time of booking. All events
that use the balcony must use the sound system. We also require that our sound
technician be on site.)
Reception, standing: A typical standing reception comfortably accommodates 50 to 250 guests on the first floor of the main hall.
Food and drink are not allowed in the balcony level.
Seated Dinner: A seated dinner comfortably accommodates 50 to 100 persons
at round tables set in our first floor box pews. Additional tables may be added
in the case of a plated dinner with servers but will limit open space for
dancing, musicians, etc. Food and drink are not allowed in the balcony level.
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Old South Meeting House is fully wheelchair accessible
with elevator access to all floors. Assistive-listening devices available for use with the sound system.
Facility Rental Fees Our rental fees range between $2000 and $5000 dollars per event day
for corporate or for-profit rentals. Fees are reduced for non-profit groups. Our final pricing is based on a number of factors including staffing needs, number of attendees, production needs, and tax-exempt status. Rental fees and services are tailored to your event but typically include use of the building or designated room, museum staffing, and an event manager. Use of additional equipment will be assessed at the time of your rental inquiry and included in the pricing estimate.
The following equipment is available for your special event; additional fees for usage and professional technicians will apply.
Sound System Our state-of-the-art sound system, designed specifically for our building, is capable of accommodating multiple performers or speakers as well as broadcasting CDs
or iPods.
Theatre Lighting A complete theatre lighting system is available for spot-lighting
performers, stage and speakers.
Stage A full modular staging system is available, in 8’x4’ or 4’4 pieces. Most staging configurations require at least 3 - 4 pieces.
Screen & projectors A 10’ quiet controlled screen, mounted from ceiling truss, LCD projector and slide projector are available.
Piano Your pianist will be delighted to know that our 1929 Mason Hamlin Grand Piano is available for use. A tuning fee applies.
Podium, Tables & Some chairs and an oak podium are available.
Approved Caterers The caterers and vendors listed below provide high quality services for events large and small at Old South Meeting House. All of our recommended vendors are familiar with our unique historic setting and our food preparation and setup restrictions. These exceptional quality vendors can accommodate a range of tastes and budgets, are full service and can arrange for rentals of all equipment such as tables, linens, chairs, flatware, and glassware.
You may use your own caterer with an additional security deposit.
Catering
Boston Cafe and Catering: 325 New Boston Street, Unit 15, Woburn, MA 01801-- (781) 938-9300 info@bostoncater.com, www.bostoncater.com
The Catered Affair: P.O. Box 432, Hingham, MA 02043-- (781) 982-9333, info@thecatereredaffair.com, www.thecateredaffair.com
East Meets West: 212 Old Colony Avenue, Boston, MA 02127-- (617) 269-2662 emwcatering@mindspring.com, www.eastmeetswestcatering.com
Gourmet Caterers: 3867 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02131-- (617) 522-2820 catering@gourmetcatering.com, www.gourmetcatering.com
Tables of Content Catering: 2 Mc Craw Street, Boston, MA 02131-- (617) 363-0404 inquiry@tablesofcontent.com, www.tablesofcontent.com
Liquor Service If alcohol is to be served at your event, we require that the server(s) are licensed and insured. A certificate of insurance evidencing liquor liability coverage must be forwarded to us by your server(s) prior to the event. Liquor service must be discontinued one-half hour prior to the end of your event.
Insurance and Licenses Any licenses required by the city or state are the responsibility of the renter. Proof of insurance coverage must be provided by the renter and vendors contracted by the renter.
Security Police and /or security coverage may be required at the discretion of the Old South Meeting House. Securing and payment for such coverage shall be the responsibility of the renter.
To
discuss your event and check availability, call our Director of Marketing and Events at (617) 482-6439 or by
email.
If your chosen date is available, we will put a tentative hold for a maximum of two weeks. We strongly recommend you
schedule an on-site visit prior to booking. Please notify us in advance of your visit.
Please fill out the online Event Rental Application or request one via mail or email. We will prepare an estimate for you with
some basic information: estimated attendance, approximate times needed, special setup requests (sound, lighting, stage), and contact information. If the estimate is approved, we will send you two copies of a contract that outlines your needs.
To secure your event rental, please sign and return one copy of the contract with a 50% deposit and the security deposit (if
applicable). Your deposit is non-refundable. Your chosen date will not be held for longer than two weeks if a contract has not been received. The remaining balance is due one week prior to your event.
We will gladly help you choose favors for your guests from our selection of unique gift items, tea-themed goods and New England-made items. Discounts are available for bulk orders in our Museum Shop
Validated Parking is available after 4 pm at the Pi Alley Parking Garage on Washington Street or the Garage at Post Office Square on Congress Street.
Tickets are first come, first served.
Open the
Online Facility Rental Application (Required if you need an event estimate)
Go to the Online Reservation Form
Since the 1773 mass protest meetings that led
to the Boston Tea Party, Old South Meeting House has served as a gathering place
for discussion and celebration and a haven for free speech. In the spirit of
this tradition, Old South Meeting House, a museum and National Historic Landmark
on Boston’s Freedom Trail®, offers non-profit and community organizations with
qualified educational, cultural or civic events an opportunity to collaborate in
presenting these events to the public.
The Partners in Public Dialogue program is
designed to support organizations in presenting quality programming on the
public stage at Old South Meeting House, a beautifully restored and active
museum and historic site. These events involve a high degree of collaboration
between Old South Meeting House and the partnering organization. Qualified
events may include performances, forums, lectures, or other creative
explorations of civic and cultural themes.
For more information about the Partners in
Public Dialogue program, or to see if your event may qualify, please contact our
Director of Marketing and Events at (617) 482-6439 or by
email.
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