Peabody Essex Museum

Guest capacity

Up to 270 seated guests

About this venue

At the Peabody Essex Museum, we create extraordinary, one-of-a-kind experiences for your guests, surrounded by a backdrop of word-class art and stunning architecture. Located in the heart of vibrant downtown Salem, we hold the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating museum in the country. From intimate corporate cocktail parties in our outdoor garden to luxurious weddings with dinner and dancing in our modern Atrium, we offer a variety of unique, customizable spaces for your next celebration.

Seated guest capacity

  • 2-270

Venue type

  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
161 Essex St East India Square, Salem, MA 1970

Our event spaces

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Main Atrium

First impressions are important, and your guests will be awed by the sight of our breathtaking Atrium designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie. Located in the heart of the museum, this light-filled space boasts an arched glass roof that soars dramatically overhead and offers generous space for dinner and dancing. Enjoy a lively wedding reception like no other with this stunning backdrop.

Guest capacity

0-300 Seated

0-400 Standing

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Available services that can be provided by Peabody Essex Museum

Services & amenities

  • Event staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

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  • Picture Perfect PEM

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    •Ariella H.•Nov 16, 2023

    If you are looking for a nontraditional, absolutely stunning wedding venue, please look no further than the PEM. Getting married in an intimate and elegant setting set the tone for our special day. Natalia is the most knowledgeable and easy person to work with. She was always there to answer our questions, hop on a call, or let us tour the venue multiple times. Natalia also has such a calm presence that is so comforting when wedding planning is so stressful. We always felt like everything would be okay after talking to her. The staff and security were also so kind to us and our guests. Everything about this venue was absolutely perfect.

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