Discovery Museum

About Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum offers after-hours rentals for weddings and other special occasions. Hosts can rent the first floor or the entire Museum building, with access to Discovery Woods and the Treehouse; hands-on exhibits may be part of the event experience or its setting. A separate Community Building is also available for events and meetings. The campus includes indoor and outdoor areas and is described as accessible and inclusive. The Museum building has three floors and 13,000 square feet; event arrangements and capacities vary by space. The 4.5-acre campus abuts 180 acres of conservation land. The Museum provides a list of approved caterers, and alcohol service is subject to specific requirements.

The facts

Guests

22–300 guests

Price

$900–$2,200

Pricing note

Museum-building prices are for three hours: first-floor rental is $900 for members and nonprofits or $1,100 for non-members; full-building rental is $1,980 for members and nonprofits or $2,200 for non-members. Additional time is $135 or $150 per 30-minute increment, respectively. Community Building rates vary by renter type, event timing, and terms; see sections for listed rates.

Setting

Indoor & outdoor

Kind of place

Museum

Last updated

November 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
• Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach Discovery Museum

• Website: discoverymuseums.org
• Phone: (978) 264-4200
• Address: 177 Main Street (Route 27)

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