Peabody Essex Museum
Venue Description
The beautiful Peabody Essex Museum, in Salem, Massachusetts, is one of the region's most exquisite settings for your special events. Whether you’re planning a corporate banquet or a gathering for close friends and family, the museum offers a variety of spaces that are perfectly suited for creating memorable occasions. Cocktail receptions, wedding ceremonies, formal parties, and celebrations are expertly planned and executed with the help of our experienced staff. We look forward to showing you our galleries in person. Together we can plan an event that is truly special.
Buzz
A variety of venues, from historic to contemporary, to accommodate every size group in a unique and memorable setting.
Memorable Moments
Sometimes, looking at a work of art with someone special by your side is all the motivation you need. Sitting in the light-filled Atrium, having lunch outside in the Garden Restaurant, watching the expression on a child's face as she makes a collage—each experience is worth the trip.
Testimonials
The Peabody Essex is our first choice for customer and employee events. The events are always one of a kind. While the venue is inspiring and distinctive, it is the service that keeps us coming back and back. They make it effortless. Thank you, PEM.” -- Janis Dodge, senior vice president/division head, consumer banking, Salem Five Bank
Awards
WeddingWire Bride’s Choice 2010-2013
The Knot Best of Weddings
Buzz
A variety of venues, from historic to contemporary, to accommodate every size group in a unique and memorable setting.
Memorable Moments
Sometimes, looking at a work of art with someone special by your side is all the motivation you need. Sitting in the light-filled Atrium, having lunch outside in the Garden Restaurant, watching the expression on a child's face as she makes a collage—each experience is worth the trip.
Testimonials
The Peabody Essex is our first choice for customer and employee events. The events are always one of a kind. While the venue is inspiring and distinctive, it is the service that keeps us coming back and back. They make it effortless. Thank you, PEM.” -- Janis Dodge, senior vice president/division head, consumer banking, Salem Five Bank
Awards
WeddingWire Bride’s Choice 2010-2013
The Knot Best of Weddings
Spaces
Atrium
Min. capacity: 203
Max. capacity (standing): 500
Max. capacity (seated): 270
Bartlett & Copeland Galleries w/ access to Asian Garden
Area: 2078
Min. capacity: 60
Max. capacity (standing): 200
Max. capacity (seated): 80
East India Marine Hall
Min. capacity: 150
Max. capacity (standing): 350
Max. capacity (seated): 200
Morse Auditorium
Min. capacity: 142
Max. capacity (standing): 189
Max. capacity (seated): 189
Markets
Boston
