The Herreshoff Marine Museum offers a premier waterfront location for your next special event such as a clambake, business meeting, small conference, corporate retreat, holiday party, regatta, wedding or family reunion. Our facilities provide a beautiful and historic location for your event, amidst dozens of exceptional historic Herreshoff boats at a spectacular waterfront property overlooking Bristol Harbor.
The Museum offers several attractive alternatives for your meeting, social event, or wedding such as the Waterfront, Hall of Boats, Aria Gallery, Conference Room or the second floor of the Historical Burnside Building.
Venue Rental Contact
Address
P.O. Box 450
One Burnside Street
Bristol, RI, 02809-0450
Phone
(401)396-5844
Indoor Events
Make your event truly memorable in the Hall of Boats at HMM.
The Museum has a variety of unique indoor and outdoor spaces that can accommodate groups from 25 up to 200 guests year-round. In Fall and Winter we use industrial heaters to keep your party toasty in the coldest of weather. Located on the ground floor inside the Museum and fully handicap accessible, the Hall of Boats is the heart of the Herreshoff collection, and it is a special place to infuse your dinner or reception with a unique vibe. In this impressive space, your party will take place among more than a dozen spectacular antique wooden boats, all built by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company. Many boats are on wheeled platforms that can be moved to accommodate and customize events of any size or configuration. We can host up to 125 people for a seated dinner or up to 250 for cocktails. A projection screen is available per your request. Tables and chairs are always included.
Maria Burton Photography
Haley O’Callaghan Photography
CWDStudios
Marc Antaya
Historical Burnside Building (2nd Floor, 26 Burnside St.)
Outdoor Events
A waterfront sunset on the HMM pier adds the perfect touch to any event.
Share the astonishing beauty of New England’s marine coast and enjoy our unique panoramic view of Narragansett Bay. The waterfront at the Herreshoff Marine Museum is perfect for every occasion. From weddings and reunions to birthday parties or corporate events, our waterfront space is perfect for nearly any occasion. Our Waterfront rental rate includes a 5 hour event rental plus 3 hour set up and teardown, exclusive use of our 60′ x 90′ tent with basic lighting, ceremony space, bride’s changing room, deluxe restroom trailer, electric power, guest use of our waterside quays and always tables and chairs. Weather permitting; the waterfront is available mid-May through early October. The Waterfront can host groups up to 400 people, seated dinners up to 300 people or 250 people with a dance floor. Wedding ceremonies and photoshoots can also be held outside on the waterfront pier, lawn, or next-door public park alongside the water.
Heart & Soul Photography
Molly Lo Photography
Molly Lo Photography
Molly Lo Photography
Marc Antaya
Lyndsay Hannah Photography
Maria Burton Photography
Once Like a Spark Photography
Maria Burton Photography
Waterfront Wedding
Katie and Ben celebrated their marriage with us in Fall of 2019.
Video by Edward de la Fuente Slater.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Gowrie Group
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Pella
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From its founding, Pella has always been about providing innovative windows and doors that do more than frame the landscape — they make life easier with meaningful details that matter every day. Pella has a proud 85-year history of environmental stewardship and has been recognized for its energy efficiency leadership and sustainable business practices. From the company’s founding, Pella has been a leader in technology and product innovation. In fact, they’ve been awarded more than 100 product and design patents. Products and features now commonplace throughout the window industry — like the tilt-wash double-hung window — were invented by Pella engineers.
Cisco
Sponsor
Nantucket Vineyard was the first arm of our business opening in the early 1980’s as a small project of the Long Family. After a few years, Winery employees ended up falling in love with the wine and each other, and voila! – Cisco Brewers was born on the Hudson’s stovetop in 1995. Whispers of a brewery floated on the Nantucket wind, catching the ear of a few people, including a Mr. Harman. Using the previously tested and proven formula of starting a business from another business, Winery and Brewery employees enjoyed a few glasses / pints (respectively) together and hatched the idea for Triple Eight Distillery in 2000. All three businesses are constantly evolving, and we now produce a wide variety of world-class wines, beers, and spirits. Come out and enjoy our Nantucket haven- just prepare yourself in case your mind blows up from all the awesomeness.
Points East
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A unique cruising magazine celebrating the Down East coast Cruisers who come to the Gulf of Maine have a special fondness for the region’s unique marine assets, from its skilled craftsmen to its quiet, secluded harbors to its pristine environment. Points East represents the Down East cruising culture. Points East celebrates it and gives it voice.
American Cruise Lines
Silver Sponsor
American Cruise Lines provides guests an extraordinary river cruising experience while exploring the historic waterways of the United States. Cruise in comfort aboard our modern fleet of river boats and paddlewheelers. Enjoy luxurious accommodations, exceptional cuisine, and personalized service on every cruise.