Event Space

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The perfect setting for your special event!

  • Birthday Parties

  • School or Family Reunions

  • Weddings and Receptions

  • Anniversary Parties

  • Company Parties

Overlooking the picturesque Susquehanna River and Havre de Grace Promenade, the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum offers a convenient location and a historical waterfront setting for your special event. During your event, you can explore artifacts and photographs related to the maritime trades and history of the lower Susquehanna River and upper Chesapeake Bay.

Our facility rates are reasonable and the view is incredible... Choose us for your special day!

Please fill out this initial facility rental request form to get the rental process started or contact us with any questions.


Pricing

Our indoor gallery and outdoor pad can be rented from 10 AM – 10 PM daily.
Minimum rental time is 4 hours, and every additional hour is $75.
All rentals must include time for decorating/set-up before the event and at least an hour for clean up after the event.
All events, both indoor and outdoor, must end by 10 PM.

Indoor Gallery: $350 for 4 hours

Outdoor Concrete Pad: $350 for 4 hours

Deck: $150

Tables For Indoor Use Only (up to eight 6’ x 2.5’ folding): $100

Chairs For Indoor Use Only (up to 75 padded folding): $50

Refundable Security Deposit: $200

Booking Fee (applied towards rental): $50


Guidelines & Capacity

The cost of the rental is for the space and electrical supply only.

The renter will need to either rent or bring all necessities for the event, i.e. tables and chairs.

The indoor space can accommodate 100 guests standing, or 40 guests seated.

The outdoor concrete pad can accommodate 180 guests standing, or 100 guests seated. A tent, tables, and chairs can be rented for outdoor use at our partner Chesapeake Rental ALL in Havre de Grace

The indoor gallery, our deck and/or our outside lawn (complete with a 60" x 40" concrete pad), or all three may be rented.
The concrete pad is perfect for tables and chairs, or a tent to be set up for your guests.
Our 1,300-foot deck on the second story of the Museum is right off of our main gallery, and overlooks the Bay and Susquehanna River.


Renter Responsibilities

The renter is responsible for cleaning up after the event. If you brought it in, you will bring it out with you, including all trash and food waste (this is usually the responsibility of the caterer).

The booking fee of $50 (which will be applied toward the rental) and security deposit of $200 (refundable) are due with the Rental Agreement in order to reserve your date and time.
The remaining balance for the rental is due 72 hours before the event.
If the event is canceled with 24 hours advance notice, all except the booking fee may be refunded.

Caterers must be approved by the Museum beforehand and must supply their license to the Museum.
You may cater your own event, but the food must be prepackaged.

Please fill out this initial facility rental request form to get the rental process started or contact us with any questions.