Massachusetts State House

The Massachusetts State House, located at 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02133, offers a variety of meeting, conference, and event facilities. Here is a detailed description of the function rooms and their capacities:

Grand Staircase

• Capacity: 100 seated guests or 250 standing guests

• Description: The open floor plan of the Grand Staircase provides a lovely backdrop for any event. It is ideal for receptions, ceremonies, and other formal gatherings.

Great Hall

• Capacity: 240 seated guests or 400 standing guests

• Description: This large, spacious room can be configured for any event. The glass ceiling provides wonderful natural light, and the walls are decorated with flags of the cities and towns of Massachusetts. The room features Italian marble floors and Italian marble wainscoting with exposed yellow brick.

Nurses Hall

• Capacity: 50 seated guests or 100 standing guests

• Description: This space is built largely of Pavonazzo marble and is named for the Army War Nurse sculpted in 1914 by Bela Pratt. It is suitable for smaller gatherings and intimate events.

Fourth Floor Temporary Art Exhibits

• Capacity: Limited to one week duration

• Description: The fourth floor is used for temporary art exhibits outside the House Gallery. Exhibits are limited to one week in duration, and artwork must be hung on display boards provided by the State House. Easels, tables, chairs, and standalone displays are not permitted. Formal events or receptions related to exhibits should be held in one of the second-floor public event spaces, subject to availability.

Second Floor Public Event Spaces

• Description: These spaces are available for formal events or receptions related to exhibits. They offer a variety of configurations to suit different needs and can be reserved subject to availability.

Services

• Event Coordination: The State House offers event coordination services to help plan and execute your event.

• Catering: Catering services can be arranged through the State House or external vendors.

• Audio-Visual Equipment: Basic audio-visual equipment may be available upon request.

• Decorations: Decorations can be tailored to fit the theme and style of your event.

• Accessibility: The State House is wheelchair accessible, with accessible restrooms located throughout the building.

These facilities provide a unique and historic backdrop for meetings, conferences, and events, making the Massachusetts State House an ideal location for various gatherings and functions.