Our most coveted space. This floor is a mix of historic library and museum, with hanging chandeliers and gorgeous views of the city on either side of the room. This space can accommodate up to 100 for standing reception or 65 for a seated dinner.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Features
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Atmosphere/Decor:
Historic, elegant, rarefied.
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Floor Covering:
Antique Carpets
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Floor Number:
5 (10 stories high)
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Special Features:
Adjustable lighting, balcony (only available for use certain dates of the year).
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 50
The Long Room is on the first floor of the Boston Athenæum. The space is available to rent for functions in conjunction with the Bow Room. The two rooms form one function space which can accommodate up to 85 guests for a seated event, and up to 175 for a standing reception.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 50 People
Features
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Atmosphere/Decor:
The room is two stories high with hanging chandeliers, adjustable lighting, and decorated with an array of rare sculptures and paintings and books. Floor to ceiling windows overlook the historic Granary Burial Ground. Elegant and sophisticated.
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Floor Covering:
Antique Carpets
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Floor Number:
Ground
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Special Features:
Musicians are welcome to play from the gallery level, but our Steinway Piano is also available for use. A/V: projector screen, wireless mics, podium, and laptop.
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 87
The Bow Room is on the first floor of the Boston Athenæum. The space is available to rent for functions in conjunction with the Long Room. The two rooms form one function space that can accommodate up to 85 guests for a seated event, and up to 175 for a standing reception.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 50 People
Reception
Capacity: 87 People
Features
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Atmosphere/Decor:
The Bow Room has hanging chandeliers, a gallery level, sculptures, paintings, and book shelves going floor floor to ceiling.
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Floor Covering:
Antique Carpets
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Floor Number:
Ground
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Special Features:
Books, art, and sculpture add to the ambiance in this Beacon Hill location steps from the State House.