Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum
396 County St, New Bedford, MA
Capacity: 200 people
About Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum
Built by shipwrights in 1834, the property encompasses a full city block of gardens which include a boxwood parterre rose garden, a boxwood specimen garden, a woodland garden and a cutting garden. It is the only whaling mansion open to the public in New England that retains its original configuration of grounds and outbuildings. Today this National Historic Landmark offers house tours, a variety of cultural programs and changing exhibits, curriculum-based educational programming, and can be rented for special events.
This elegant 19th century mansion and gardens is the ideal setting for your special event. The tent covered terrace and gardens of this historic property accommodate all types of celebrations from May through September, including weddings, receptions, private parties, family reunions, business meetings, photo sessions and celebrations of all kinds. The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum can host events for 75 seated guests or 125 for a cocktail party.
On site amenities include full use of the exterior grounds and gardens, reception tent(s), outdoor lighting, indoor kitchen facilities for caterers, three restrooms and a dressing from on the terrace level.
Event Pricing
Garden Ceremony
Attendees: 0-75
| Pricing is for
weddings
only
Attendees: 0-75 |
$500 - $4,200
/event
Pricing for weddings only
Rehearsal Dinner Or Celebratory Event Week Rental
Attendees: 75 maximum
| Pricing is for
all event types
Attendees: 75 max |
$1,800
/event
Pricing for all event types
Tented Terrace & Garden Rental
Attendees: 0-75
| Pricing is for
parties
and
meetings
only
Attendees: 0-75 |
$3,000 - $4,200
/event
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Tented Terrace & Garden Rental
Attendees: 0-75
| Pricing is for
parties
and
meetings
only
Attendees: 0-75 |
$3,000 - $4,200
/event
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Event Spaces
Garden
Lawn
Reception Area
Terrace
Recommendations
Wedding
- An Eventective User
Just had my wedding and it was all I could ask for. The garden was beautiful and Claudio made sure all my small details were perfect. Had a situation with the photographer and he came in like a super hero to save the day. To make sure our special moments were captured. Highly recommend!
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Outdoor Function Area
- Outside Catering Allowed
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 200