Facility Rentals

The Discovery Center is not only New England’s premier space and aviation museum—it’s a gorgeous and spacious venue that will leave a lasting impression on your guests! Rental space is available seven days a week for before- and after-hours events. Please review our various rental packages below!

Anniversary celebrations, bar & bat mitzvahs, class reunions, appreciation events, birthday parties, company retreats, holiday celebrations, conferences, weddings & receptions, intimate concerts, and more!

Entire Facility Packages

Galaxy Package

Accommodates up to 600 people. A unique space that will make a lasting impression on your guests.
This space can be used for holiday parties, proms, bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings, and more!

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    • Everything included in the Solar Package

    • Option for stage setup

  • Non-profit/Non-Business:

    $1600 | Deposit Required

    Corporate:

    $1900

    Corporate Members receive discounts!

  • Year-round availability during our non-public hours.

Solar Package

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    • A maximum of 5 hours

    • Up to 200 chairs

    • Up to 10 tables (7ft)

    • Sound system

    • Podium

    • Projector/screen,

    • Option to have exhibits on

  • Non-profit/Non-Business:

    $1200 | Deposit Required

    Corporate:

    $1600

    Corporate Members receive discounts!

  • Year-round availability during our non-public hours.

Function Room Packages

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Milky Way Package

    • A maximum of 8 hours in our Function Room

    • Up to 100 chairs

    • Up to 10 tables (7ft)

    • Sound system

    • Podium

    • Projector/screen

  • Flat Rate:

    $600 | 50% Deposit Required

    Corporate Members receive discounts!

  • Year-round availability during our normal business hours and after hours.

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Star Package

Can accommodate up to 100 people. A great space for a meeting, workshop or a smaller celebration!

    • A maximum of 4 hours in our Function Room

    • Up to 100 chairs

    • Up to 10 tables (7ft)

    • Sound system

    • Podium

    • Projector/screen

  • Flat Rate:

    $400 | 50% Deposit Required

    Corporate Members receive discounts!

  • Year-round availability during our normal business hours and after hours.

Other Packages

From children’s birthday parties, to board meeting, to wedding proposals under the stars, we’re here for every occasion!

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Birthday Parties

Celebrate your next trip around the sun! Our birthday party package includes up to 25 people! Available during regular operating hours.

    • Use of a private party room

    • Access to exhibit galleries

    • Access to our Science Playground (May-October, weather permitting)

    • Tickets to one of our daily planetarium shows

  • Flat Rate:

    $300 | 25% Deposit Required

    Corporate Members receive discounts!

  • Year-round availability during our public hours.

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Board Room

Host your next meeting in our clean, comfortable board room! Corporate Members receive additional discounts.

    • Use of a private board room that seats up to 15 people

    • Board table with 12 adjustable chars (additional non-adjustable chairs available)

    • Whiteboard

    • Smart TV/Projector

  • Flat Rate:

    $150 per hour | 50% Deposit Required

    Corporate Members receive discounts!

  • Year-round availability during business hours.

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Private Planetarium Shows

Ready to propose to your partner? Looking for a creative way to host a gender reveal? Looking to book a private showing of a planetarium show? Now you can!

    • Private use of our state of the art planetarium theater

    • Catalog of show options

  • Flat Rate:

    $150 | 50% Deposit Required

    Corporate Members receive discounts!

  • Year-round availability before or after public hours.