The Harvard Art Museums
Classic Elegance Meets Modern Design
From treasured art to modern architecture, this venue bridges old and new to offer a timeless setting for your next event. Choose a space in the historic landmark building or celebrate beneath a breathtaking view of the sky through the glass roof in the modern addition.
Venue Spaces
Calderwood Courtyard
The Harvard Art Museums, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, are home to one of the largest and most renowned art collections in the United States. Designed in the style of an Italian piazza, the stunning architecture paired with The Catered Affairs’ culinary artistry is an unforgettable masterpiece to experience.
Calderwood Courtyard
Capacity: 250 Cocktail Reception. 200 Seated Dinner. 150 Seated Dinner with Dancing*.
Seated Ceremony and Theater Style Seating is available on the Lower Level for groups of 80.
*170 with DJ, 150 with 5 Piece Band.
Adolphus Busch Hall
A grand medieval hall welcomes all who step inside the Adolphus Busch Hall. Enchant your guests with dramatic architecture, intricate stonework and Renaissance sculptures. Elevate the experience with an elegant and immersive menu that harkens back to medieval times.
Adolphus Busch Hall
Capacity: 60
When weather permits, you may take the party outside to enjoy a garden oasis with a gentle fountain, open greenery, and intricate statues.
Jenny’s Cafe
An artsy bite. Situated in the heart of Calderwood Courtyard, Jenny’s Cafe is surrounded by world-class art collections. Enjoy a coffee, seasonal pastry, or more substantial bites that are wholesome and healthy; vegan and gluten-free selections available.
Community, Inclusivity, Artistry
The Harvard Art Museums are home to some of the world’s finest works of art in an architecturally extraordinary setting. Designed by famed architect Renzo Piano, the building seamlessly combines the Fogg Museum’s historic building with a striking contemporary addition, all under a spectacular glass roof that bridges old and new. Current exhibitions, an audio tour of the Forbes Pigment Collection, and a Closer Look: The Harvard Art Museums podcast offers additional opportunities to explore the museum.
The stunning architecture paired with The Catered Affairs’ culinary artistry is an unforgettable masterpiece to experience. Winner of Boston Magazine, Best Museum Wedding Venue 2019, the magical setting is a coveted cultural destination for celebrating.
Dining Experiences
We have created a quick reference when deciding which catering style will work best for you and your guests.
Cocktail Parties
Inspired cocktail parties provide the ultimate in social revelry and culinary exploration. Feast on dinner by the bite with cocktail-size miniature meals, hand-crafted hors d’oeuvres, and bountiful food stations.
Our craft cocktail and mocktail menu explores varying flavor profiles using premium ingredients.
Seated Dinner
A seated dinner allows you to entertain beautifully with a traditional approach to dining. Artistically prepared courses are served with precision while guests enjoy lively dinner conversations and celebrations.
Dinner Buffet
The dinner buffet boasts endless textures, flavors, and aromas. The menu items featured on a buffet are pleasing to larger groups and accommodate diverse tastes, allergies, and preferences.
Immersive Experience
Experiences are everything, and guests today eagerly await original and immersive events that transport them to other worlds and times. Through multi-dimensional event design and highly curated menus to reflect the client’s vision, we are New England’s premiere experiential caterer. Explore how to create an extraordinary multi-sensory experience here.
It was a perfectly magical evening. We loved how Guy and I were both able to enjoy it. Everyone with TCA managed it all and took care of everything. That is such a priceless gift, and we are eternally grateful. What you and your team created and executed far exceeded those expectations. Guy & Casey
– Guy & Casey
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