Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenaeum is one of the most distinguished independent libraries in the United States. Events at the Boston Athenaeum impress. From lively strolling receptions to corporate dinners and milestone tributes, The Catered Affair elevates an average event into an extraordinary experience.
Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenaeum is one of the most distinguished independent libraries in the United States. Guests can explore art collections and view intricate architecture before ending the night on the fifth floor with dancing, desserts, and stunning city views.
Greet your guests atop Boston’s historic Beacon Hill and ensure a grand entrance by starting the evening in the Bow Room and Henry Long Room. Celebrate past and present by joining your guests for dinner immersed in the newly renovated Leventhal Room.
The Henry Long Room and the Bow Room, both on the first floor of the Boston Athenæum, are available for rental for individual and corporate functions.
Surrounded by vast collections and timeless architecture, The Henry Bayard Long Room is the heart of first-floor entertaining. The space is exceptional for wedding ceremonies, dinners, or lively receptions. It is a magical experience that transcends guests to another period in time.
With the thoughtful expansion and renovation, The Leventhal Room includes massive windows and city views overlooking the Granary Burying Ground.
With over five floors of unique space, book lovers, artisans, academics, and those seeking a remarkable event setting, opt for this historical gem.
With its massive windows overlooking the Granary Burying Ground, it has a large LCD screen and modern Audio Visual capabilities. The room can easily be reconfigured as an event space in conjunction with The Leventhal Lounge.
For curious palates.
Clever libations paired with sophisticated bites.
Coming This Winter.
The Boston Athenæum is a unique combination of a library, museum, and cultural center in a magnificent landmark building.
Founded in 1807, the Athenæum flourished in culture-starved Boston. It grew rapidly as it voraciously acquired books, art, and rare artifacts. An art gallery was added in 1827, and the library began a series of yearly exhibitions of American and European art. For nearly half a century, the Athenæum was the unchallenged center of intellectual life in Boston, and by 1851, it had become one of the largest libraries in the United States.
In 2022 The Boston Athaneaum expanded into 14 Beacon Street, bridging history with the future. The expansion created additional multi-use space ideal for entertaining.
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