Whaling Museum and Roofwalk

Indoor and outdoor spaces, BYO, Valet parking

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Starting at $5,136 for 50 Guests

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Starting at $5k for 50 Guests
Starting at $5k for 50 Guests

Venue capacity

up to 200

Starting price

$5K to start

Whaling Museum and Roofwalk Overview

Located in the heart of downtown Nantucket, the Whaling Museum offers guests the perfect mix of modern design combined with history and tradition. The museums’ climate-controlled space features an unforgettable 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, elegant art, and priceless artifacts. Flowing from the museum’s main hall is the Hadwen & Barney Oil and Candle Factory, a soaring 1847 two-level exposed brick space with original wooden ceiling beams. Atop the Whaling Museum sits Tucker's Roofwalk which offers unparalleled panoramic views of Nantucket Harbor. The Whaling Museum’s outdoor deck is the largest rooftop party space in downtown Nantucket and overlooks the landmark historic district, with sight lines to the sea. Together, they form an extraordinary venue to host a wedding ceremony, reception, cocktail party, private sunset dinner event or corporate retreat.

Venue Notes

The rental fee starts at $3,000 and includes 6 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. A refundable security deposit of $1,000 is required. Please note fees listed here are starting prices and may vary upon guest count and use of space. Please inquire with venue for additional details and options.

Amenities And Requirements

Amenities

Bride's dressing area
Chairs included
Coat check room
Dance floor
Day-of coordinator
Groom's dressing area
No kitchen
Outdoor lighting
Piano
Podium and/or stage
Public parking
Venue set up and clean up
Votive candles

Requirements

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors- Choose from a list for catering- General liability insurance required- Music must end by 11:00PM- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.- Smoking outside only- Venue must approve all decorations