Concord Museum

The Concord Museum, located at 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA 01742, offers a variety of meeting, conference, and event facilities. Here is a detailed description of their function rooms and services:

Function Rooms and Capacities

• Guided Tours: The museum offers guided tours for groups of 8 or more, which can be booked 3-4 weeks in advance. These tours include the Highlights Tour (1 hour), the American Revolution Tour (1 hour), the Authors’ Tour (1 hour), and the Special Exhibition Tour (30 minutes). Each tour focuses on different aspects of the museum's collections and exhibitions.

• Self-Guided Visits: For larger groups, self-guided visits are available, allowing groups of 8 or more to explore the museum at their own pace. These tours can be booked at least 3 days in advance.

Services

• Group Pricing: The museum offers different pricing for group tours:

• Member: $5 (guided), free (self-guided)
• Adult: $15 (guided), $13 (self-guided)
• Senior/Student: $12 (guided), $10 (self-guided)
• Youth (6-17): $10 (guided), $8 (self-guided)
• Children (5 & under): Free for all tours.

• Accessibility: The museum is fully accessible with ramps and an elevator. Wheelchairs and gallery stools are available upon request. The museum also offers complimentary admission to required chaperones for youth groups.

• Additional Services: The museum provides a free coat rack and lockers for visitors. Virtual tours are also available for exhibitions like the April 19th, 1775 exhibition and the Henry David Thoreau collection.

Special Events

• Walking Tours: The museum offers walking tours, including the "At the Center of Revolution Walking Tour" and "Emerson’s Circle Walking Tour." These tours are led by a museum educator and provide a historical perspective on the area. Pricing for walking tours varies:

• Member: $10
• Non-Member: $18
• Youth (6-17): $15
• Children (5 & under): Free.

Event Amenities

• Technology: The museum does not specify detailed technology capabilities for its event spaces, but it is known to have a projector available upon request for presentations and slideshows.

• Acoustics: The event center at the Concord Historical Society has updated acoustics designed for musical performances, making it suitable for live bands or playlists.

• Historical Setting: The event center is located in a historical setting with restored antique doors and entrance ways, all wood flooring, and beamed ceilings, providing a unique and elegant atmosphere for events.

Event Types

• Weddings, Quinceañeras, Fundraisers, Theater Style Performances, Movie Events, Company Events, Business Meetings, Presentations, Conferences, and More: The event center is ideal for a wide range of events, including weddings, business meetings, conferences, and more.

Contact Information

For more information on availability, fees, policies, touring, and to reserve a space, you can call (925) 270-3362.