This sounds great! What are the next steps?

Let's schedule a site visit so we can show you around! Site visits are available by appointment only from Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10:00am to 4:00pm. To request an appointment please call 508.822.1622 Thank you for your interest in the Old Colony History Museum. We look forward to working with you on your event! [...]

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Are there extra concerns because this is an old building?

Yes! Please remember that this is a historic building and extra precautions must be taken to ensure the safety of the building and the museum collections. A member of the Old Colony History Museum staff will be on the premises for all function rentals. The Museum reserves the right to remove any individual(s) from [...]

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What about decorations, food and drink?

DECORATIONS: The Museum provides space, six (6) rectangular tables, eighty (80) chairs and trash cans for rental use. Linens may be rented from the museum at an additional cost. Decorations, floral arrangements, and the like are the responsibility of renter and they must be set up and removed the day of the event. Hooks, [...]

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What are the rental fees?

Renting our space starts at $100/hour. We are happy to work with any group and any budget to make your experience the best it can possible be! Please reach out to us at 508.822.1622 to start planing your events today. OCHM members receive a discount and priority when renting the space. Full payment of [...]

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Where can my event take place?

The large gallery on the first floor is the main area for rentals, though renting groups have access to the second-floor exhibits as well. Any food service must be set up and take place on the first floor. Renting groups do have access to the museum's kitchen, though this is not a catering kitchen [...]

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What kinds of events can I hold at the Museum?

In general we host events of an educational, cultural, or historical nature and typically work with non-profit organizations and local businesses, but are happy to discuss rentals with all types of groups. We are able to accommodate cocktail receptions, seated meals, and meetings, and all uses are subject to the approval of the Museum. [...]

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