LARZ ANDERSON
auto museum
The Larz Anderson Auto Museum has been recognized as one of the top 25 tourist attractions in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal With its stunning view of the Boston skyline, the Larz Anderson Park carries the distinction as being one of the top five most romantic places in the Boston area for a marriage proposal. The Museum’s historic Carriage House was built in 1888 by the first official architect of Boston, Edmund Wheelwright, and modeled after the Chateau de Chaumont-Sur-Loire in France
The estate once belonged to Larz and Isabel Anderson, who began their love affair with the automobile in 1899, shortly after they married Follow in Larz and Isabel’s footsteps and continue your love affair with a magnificent wedding ceremony on the lawn or adjoining park,
followed by an extraordinary reception surrounded by some of the finest automobiles the world has ever seen
Businesses may host a summer clambake with teambuilding activities on our Great Lawn, have an appreciation dinner or hold a meeting inside the Carriage House.
The Museum’s appeal is not just for car enthusiasts but also for lovers of local history and architecture and those with an appreciation for what is old and beautiful This is most certainly a unique location of culture and inspiration
EVENT spaces
MAIN GALLERY
The majestic Main Gallery can seat up to 100 guests, with the iconic Great Doors providing a dramatic backdrop for a large dance floor space A standing cocktail reception can easily accommodate up to 150 guests It is the ideal setting for weddings, fundraisers, fashion shows, and other special events It is easy to see why the Museum has been voted by The Knot as one of the top 10 best museums in the Boston area for a wedding.
The space is also a perfect venue for corporate meetings, product launches, presentations and receptions of all styles Theater-style seating can accommodate 150 people with an area for breakouts
TheStableRoom
The Stable Room, where the Anderson horses were once stalled, is commonly used as the cocktail area or for a buffet, bar and/or food stations. Some use this space for the quieter conversation area, separate from the Main Gallery
When the weather is warm, cocktails can be enjoyed outside between the Museum and our Great Lawn, on the lawn itself, or directly in front of our grand entryway, providing a lovely outdoor setting
Guests are free to walk around and enjoy all the exhibits on the main floor, as well as in the Lower Gallery, where the priceless Anderson Collection is housed With our ever-changing exhibits, clients can come back each year to something new
TheGreatLawn
The Great Lawn has been host to picnics and barbecues, automobile shows, auctions, weddings, and large tented events for almost 100 years The lawn can accommodate groups up to 500 with a tent Restrooms are located on the outside of the building for use during an outdoor event (Portable restrooms must be brought in for events with more than 250 guests.) Guests enjoy complete access to the Museum itself and generally opt to have cocktails inside the Carriage House before moving outside for the Main Reception
Because of the proximity to the Larz Anderson Park, clients will often use the park areas, as well as the Museum. Corporate clients have used the ball field and other areas of the park for team-building activities prior to refreshments or meetings inside the Carriage House. There are three distinct sites in the park that are ideally suited to an outdoor wedding ceremony – the Top of the Hill and the Temple of Love being two favorites Clients do need a permit from the Town of Brookline when using any area of the park Otherwise, the Great Lawn can be utilized for a minimal fee The Museum provides numerous indoor and outdoor options for using the Museum’s function spaces
all the details
CATERING
The Museum’s authorized caterers are among New England’s finest, and each can produce your entire evening from menus and service to rentals and décor The list is quite extensive and offers several options in order to meet every vision, gastronomic preference, and budget.
Caterers must be selected from the Museum’s authorized list and are retained from start to finish You may use any other vendors of your choice with the Museum’s permission The Museum works with hundreds of vendors and would be happy to make suggestions and recommendations
PHOTOGRAPHY
Professional photographers must sign a photography agreement Please contact the Events Manager to secure the necessary form Handheld cameras are for private use only
CAPACITY
Maximum of 150 for inside event Groups of more than 150 require a tent on the Great Lawn
other policies
• Amplified music must end no later than 11:00 p.m.
• All types of liquor are permitted with a Town of Brookline permit, which the museum will secure for your event Alcohol service must end at 11:00 pm
• Police detail is required for all outdoor events, events serving alcohol, and events with more than 100 guests.
• There is plenty of free parking available for up to 200 guests (Arrangements must be made for shuttle service or off-site parking for larger events)
A 50% nonrefundable deposit is due with the signed contract. Balance is due one week before the event. A $500 refundable damage deposit is also required
Other charges apply for specialized services
Museum exhibits, galleries, and vehicles may change without notice Prices and terms are subject to change without notice
fee schedule
WEDDINGS
INDOOR WEDDING | $6,500
THE MUSEUM’S APPEAL IS NOT JUST FOR CAR ENTHUSIASTS BUT ALSO FOR LOVERS OF LOCAL HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE AND THOSE WITH AN APPRECIATION FOR WHAT IS OLD AND BEAUTIFUL. THIS IS MOST CERTAINLY A UNIQUE LOCATION OF CULTURE AND INSPIRATION
Includes use of the Museum and grounds, liquor permit, police detail, tables and chairs for up to 100 guests, and Museum personnel
OUTDOOR TENTED WEDDING | $7,000
Includes additional personnel, lawn use permit, police detail, and liquor permit
A $1,000 additional fee applies to weddings with more than 150 guests, up to 250 guests
Monday through Friday weddings receive a $1,000 discount.
WEDDING TIMING AND ADDITIONAL FEES
Wedding pricing is based on an event start time of approximately 6:00 p.m., with two hours prior for setup and one hour after the event for breakdown and cleanup
An additional $350 per hour will be charged if the event requires the Museum to close before regular public hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Daytime events that require the Museum to close to the public for the full day will be charged an additional $1,000
INDOOR PRIVATE PARTIES AND CORPORATE EVENTS
Indoor events can accommodate up to 100 seated guests or 150 guests for a standing cocktail-style reception.
RATES
Monday through Wednesday | $3,500*
Thursday | $4,000
Friday | $4,500*
Saturday and Sunday | $5,000*
Outdoor tented events, any day | Add $500
Outdoor events with 150 to 250 guests | Add $1,000
Outdoor events with over 250 guests | Contact us for pricing
*Police detail, staffing costs, liquor permits, and tent permits are not included, as these costs vary by event Tables and chairs for up to 100 guests are included for indoor events only.
pricing is subject to change.
H O W C A S E
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Max Ultimate Foods (617) 427-9799 maxultimatefoodcom
Syb Event Planning (978) 996-8289 sybeventplanningcom
Taste Buds Smart Catering (617) 800-6640 42 Main St Mattapoisett, MA
Tastings Caterers (508) 879-9191 tastingscatererscom
Tova’s Catering (Kosher) (508) 286-2242 tovascateringcom
William Ference Catering (617) 936-0160 williamference.com
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Transportation & Limo Services
Rock Star Limo (888) 725-7871 • rockstarlimonet
Music and Entertainment
The Bo Winiker Band (617) 277-6673 • winikermusic.com
Boston Sound and Light Co (978) 360-4273 • bostonsoundandlightcom
Entertainment Specialists (617) 723-1115 • entertainmentspecialists.com
Mark Greel Band (617) 697-8424 • markgreelcom
Retonica Lighting (978) 530-4177 • retonicacom
Ten31 Productions 4017251031 • ten31productionscom
Perfect Parties (800) 275-0185 • perfectpartiesusacom
Party Excitement (978) 535-3100 • partyexcitementcom
Hotels
Inn at Brookline (617) 277-1200 • innatbrooklinecom
Courtyard Boston Brookline (866) 296-2296 • marriottcom
VENDORS
Hotels (con’t) Homewood Suites (617) 232-1487 • hiltoncom
Hotel Boston 617-566-6260 • hotelbostoncom
Residence Inn | Back Bay Fenway (617) 236-8787 • residenceinnbackbaycom
En Vision Hotel (617) 383-5229 • envisionhotelboston.com
Hotel Indigo (617) 454-3402 • hotelindigocom
Wedding and Event Planners
Revel and Joy Events | Elaina Pires (508) 333-8801 • revelandjoyeventscom
Pinch Me Planning | Lena Ricci (978) 270-1076 • pinchmeplanningcom
Other Services
Justice of the Peace | Elizabeth Gemelli (781) 935-7081 • justiceelizabethcom
Casino Productions (617) 327-4300 • casinonightboston.com
Jessica Smith, Paper Flower Artist (361) 739-6274
Folium Paper Flowers (Etsy)
Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski (508) 272-7723 • tinyurlcom/tcbonnie
Additional
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Tents & Rentals
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D Rentals
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Party Rental LTD (844) 464-4776 • partyrentalltdcom
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XO The Girls (508) 679-9650 • xothegirlscom
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Calligraphy by Ally wwwcalligraphybyallycom (781) 223-0538
Funfotos2go
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Jenn Corriveau Designs jenncorriveaucom (401) 659-4125
Nir Landau Photography (617) 838-9883 • nirlandaucom
Signal Media Production signal-production.com (617) 229-7060
Julia Zhogina Photography (781) 910-3391 juliazhoginacom
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Floral Design Floral lab 617-413-9790 • florallabcom
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Centerpieces Design (617)943-8307 • centrepiecesdesign.com
Liquor, Wine & Bar Services Cocktail Bar Staff (617) 590-3453 • cocktailbarstaffcom
Gordon's Fine Wines and Liquors (781) 893-6700 • gordonswinecom
Hive Events (617) 800-7272 • hive-eventscom
Premier Bar Service + Catering (781) 894-3000 • premierbarservice.com
Tap Truck (860) 377-9973 • taptrucknecom
Bakeries & Specialty Food Bliss Confection Co. blissconfectioncocom (781) 265-9633
Cakes for Occasions (978) 774-4545 • cakes4occasionscom
Jenny’s Wedding Cakes (978) 388-7579 • tinyurlcom/Jennywc
Sweet Tooth Bakery (617) 236-8787 • sweettoothbostoncom
Espresso Dave (888) 221-9029 • espressodavecom
EH Chocolatier (617) 284-6096 • ehchocolatier.com
Party Favors Bakery partyfavorsbrooklinecom
