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American Academy of Arts and Science
136 Irving Street, 02138
617.576.5000 | F. 617.576.5050
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Norton's Woods Conference Center at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences offers a superior facility that can be easily tailored to your individual needs. From its award-winning design to its handsome amenities and gourmet in-house chefs, the Center provides an ideal environment for successful meetings and social events. Its spacious interior combines the charm and comfort of an English country house with a quiet luxury and elegance all its own. A unique site for meetings, receptions, and corporate social events, the Center can welcome over 250 people for dinner and 350 for receptions. Conveniently located in the heart of Cambridge on a secluded five-and-a-half acre wooded estate, Norton's Woods offers privacy as well as the perfect setting for an event.

Conference facilities include executive conference rooms; 225-seat auditorium; spacious atrium and hearth remarkable for receptions; three separate dining rooms; and state-of-the-art audiovisual and communication systems. The experienced and knowledgeable staff ensures superlative service with a disciplined attention to detail.

Gutman Conference Center
6 Appian Way, 02138
617.495.4225
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The Gutman Conference Center is a full service conference and meeting facility ideally located in the heart of Harvard Square -- just minutes from hotels, restaurants, public transportation, parking facilities and the very heartbeat of the Harvard academic community. Our services include logistical consultation, catering and audiovisual equipment rentals and support.

We are located on the ground floor of the Monroe C. Gutman Library at the Harvard Graduate School of Education at the corner of Appian Way and Brattle Street.

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All Rooms -- 350 -- -- -- --
Appian Room -- 75 -- -- -- --
Brattle Room -- 175 -- -- -- --
Farwell Room -- 150 -- -- -- --
Hilliard Room -- 65 -- -- -- --
Harvard Museum of Natural History
26 Oxford Street, 02138
617.495.3045
hmnh.harvard.edu
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The Harvard Museum of Natural History provides a marvelous setting for a variety of events. There are 17 galleries with fascinating exhibitions that form the perfect backdrop for a distinctive reception or dinner. HMNH event rentals include full access to special exhibitions and galleries, including the Glass Flowers gallery and the zoological and mineralogical galleries.

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Entire Museum -- -- -- 400+ -- --
Great Mammal Hall -- -- -- -- 30 --
Mineral Hall -- -- -- 250 -- --
Vertebrate Paleontology Gallery -- -- -- 100 100 --
MIT Museum
265 Massachusetts Avenue, 02139
617.253.9889
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The MIT Museum has been the site of many special celebrations, exceptional dinners, memorable parties, lively receptions, fundraisers... and more. The Museum's exhibits and intimate gathering spaces provide a unique backdrop for events which now can be all the more special when you use the Mark Epstein Innovation Gallery.

A variety of gallery spaces allows for a range of events – the Museum easily accommodates large or small parties with the exhibits serving as ice-breakers, stimulating conversation and making a truly memorable event.

For example, a larger party works well starting with a cocktail hour in the Robots and Beyond gallery, followed by dinner in the larger function room adorned with black and white photographs from the Museum's collection. Or try dining on the first floor – photos posted on our website show how gracious and welcoming the Innovation Gallery can become with just a few special touches.

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2nd Floor Conference Room -- -- -- -- 80 --
2nd Floor Galleries -- -- -- 300 -- --
2nd Floor Robotic Gallery -- -- -- -- 80 --
Mark Epstein Innovation Gallery -- -- -- 200 150+ --
Multicultural Arts Center
41 Second Street, 02141
617.577.1400
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The Multicultural Arts Center, a visual and performing arts center, is conveniently located in East Cambridge near I93, MBTA Lechmere Green Line Station, Kendall Square Red Line Station, and the Galleria Mall. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building was originally designed in 1814 by renowned architect Charles Bulfinch, erected in 1889, and renovated in 1985 by modern architect Graham Gund as a performing arts center.

Perfect for any occasion, our distinct home includes a theater, two galleries, and a kitchen available for weddings, bar mitzvahs, private parties, corporate and non-profit events. For detailed information, please see our rates, caterers, and photos links below.

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Lower Gallery -- -- -- -- 40 --
Theater -- 165 -- 200 150 --
Upper Gallery -- -- -- -- 50 --
Museum of Science
Science Park Boston, 02114
617.589.0125
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The Museum lends itself to a wide range of events: business meetings, private or corporate receptions, cocktail parties, banquets, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, christenings, showers, bridal luncheons, rehearsal dinners, and more. A true departure from the typical social or corporate setting, the Museum offers a moveable feast of engaging experiences, with permanent attractions accented by an ever-changing cavalcade of traveling exhibits, films, and shows. Treat your guest to diverting surroundings and entertainment options with a fresh twist.

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Blue Wing -- -- -- 900 160/300 --
Cafe -- -- -- 300 250 --
Cahners Theater -- 300 -- -- -- --
D'arbeloff -- 80 80 135 60 --
Skyline Room -- 120 70 150 120 --
Washburn Pavilion -- -- -- 500 350 --
Wright Theater -- 115 -- -- -- --
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