Museum of Science Reviews

From the second we met with the staff of the museum of science and toured the venue we fell in love with the idea of having our wedding there. We were so excited to have the opportunity of an outdoor wedding under a veranda with the city of Boston in the background. It gave us the opportunity to have such fantastic photos that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. We were also thrilled that a portion of what we paid went to charity as that is so important to us!

The museum gives you so many options where you can have your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception so it is perfect for everyone. The thing we will remember the most about the museum, however, is the staff. I don’t know if I can fully put into words how lucky we were to have Sage and Sheryl. Calling Sage the lead catering manager doesn’t do it justice. She is the ultimate hype woman and cares so deeply about your experience. She was so fun to spend time with during the tasting and will always be remembered as an exciting addition to our wedding. There was a moment during our first look photos that she came over to us to ask if we needed anything and got us food. Just a little thing we did not expect that made our experience that much more enjoyable.

We met Sheryl a little later into our experience with planning the wedding at the museum. We could tell from our first conversation with her that she brought just as much energy and excitement as Sage. She was so knowledgeable about the whole wedding experience and made it much less stressful on us. Looking back on our whole experience we wouldn’t trade having them be a part of our planning for anything. We will always look back fondly on our interactions with them. I still vividly remember them being SO excited when my wife and I were walking down the aisle after our ceremony and joining us on the dance floor later in the night. I never would expect our wedding planner and caterer to be such a lively addition to our wedding. They made the best day of our lives even that much better!

Our experience at Washburn Pavilion for our August wedding was nothing short of magical. From start to finish, the venue provided a breathtaking backdrop for our special day.

Brianna, the initial coordinator, was an absolute pleasure to work with. She effortlessly handled all our requests with minimal back and forth, making the planning process a breeze. Unfortunately, she left the day before our wedding, so I can't speak to the new staff, but if they follow Brianna's example, you're in good hands.

The warm summer night, accompanied by a beautiful sunset, set the perfect tone for our celebration. The venue's lawn was the ideal spot for games, adding a playful touch to the festivities. The dance floor under the twinkling lights created a romantic ambiance that enhanced the joy of the evening. If your budget allows, I highly recommend doubling the bistro lights for an even more enchanting atmosphere.

One standout aspect was the exclusive caterer, MAX, who delivered an insane culinary experience. The food was exquisite, and the service impeccable. Sage, who worked alongside MAX, was fantastic and contributed to the overall success of the event.

Despite the last-minute staff change, our wedding at Washburn Pavilion exceeded our expectations. The venue's charm, combined with the incredible team and services, made for a tremendous evening. I would undoubtedly choose Washburn Pavilion for another event and replicate the experience without hesitation. This speaks volumes about the venue's quality and its ability to host unforgettable celebrations.

I've told Cheryl and Lisa that they can never retire.

They are some of the best wedding coordinators that Boston has ever seen.

Let's talk about the venue itself for a second: It's the hidden waterfront gem of Boston. It has a dedicated parking garage. The catering is delicious. The spaces are so unique and each one of them has so many possibilities. Wilder Pavilion and the Blue Wing are so dang awesome.

I'm not a previous bride. I'm a Boston wedding photographer, who has been to the MOS more times than I can count. I know my way in and around all of the hallways not open to guests. I see all the crazy things that happen behind the curtain.

You won't find a more caring and competent team than at the Museum of Science. I promise.

We just had our dream wedding at the museum of science on August 17, 2019. OT was perfect! Charlotte, Lisa, and their team were so easy to plan and communicate with and everything in the big day was seamless! We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience!! Hiiiiighly recommend!!!

I sing and emcee in a wedding band so when it comes to weddings, I've see them all! We did not hire a planner for our wedding since we had a good idea about what we wanted. The museum is, first of all, GORGEOUS. But beyond that, everyone we worked with was so professional, helpful, and truly cared that we (and our guests) had the most perfect wedding day. Charlotte walked us through every detail before the big day and was truly a joy to work with. She'd remind us about things we would have never thought about and offered suggestions as well as vendors who were also amazing to work with. Because of working in this industry, I'm used to taking over a wedding and making sure everyone is where they're supposed to be and things are happening on schedule. As I started to take on that roll the day of my own wedding, I quickly realized I didn't have to! Lisa, our day of coordinator, proved herself exceptionally capable and really allowed me to relax (can you imagine?!) and enjoy every moment of our wedding day. Not to mention, she saved the day being prepared with some Tide stick for my dress. Overall, I've performed in at least 40 weddings and have had a fly-on-the-wall view of how other vendors work and I have never worked with anyone as professional, organized, and wonderful as the Museum of Science team. Look no further!

The Museum of Science Washburn Pavilion was a great place to get married! It's so beautiful that you don't even need to decorate. The MoS staff and Wolfgang Puck staff were so friendly and easy to work with. They took care of everything during the wedding, so we could just enjoy ourselves. The food was also fantastic.

My wife and I would HIGHLY recommend the Museum of Science to anyone looking for a unique and beautiful wedding venue. We felt so well cared for from the very beginning. From our initial tour to our big day we were so well-supported by the event staff (and Charlotte Callahan in particular-- what a gem!). They answered our questions, supported us through the decisions we needed to make, and helped us anticipate issues that we hadn't even considered! Everything was so well-planned that we got to do what very few brides get to do on their wedding day-- celebrate! The event planning was spectacular, but it was not the only thing that was brilliant. Let me tell you about the food! It was perfect! We had some off-menu ideas that they were able to accomodate (grilled cheese bar, anyone?) and they even suggested a dessert that wasn't listed which was the hit of the party! We both agree, it was the best day and it was due in large part to the team at MoS!

Had an absolutely magical wedding on memorial day weekend. One of the best values in Boston for a picturesque and personalized day! Wouldn't have changed anything. Catering is fantastic, able to accommodate different styles of food. MoS points of contact are also awesome -- responsive, professional, and truly made the experience seamless.

The Museum of Science was an absolute amazing wedding venue. Cory Butler and the team have done a remarkable job, and they made the wedding planning process an absolute breeze. They have been so supportive and responsive. Wolfgang Puck Catering. I cannot begin to describe how amazing the food was. They are top class, and my husband and I couldn't be happier with our decision with the Museum of Science and Wolfgang Puck.

It has been a month since our wedding at the Museum of Science already, and I must say I still have a high feeling from it and it is all thanks to the MOS (Museum of Science) team. (With Cory in the lead for planning and Lisa in the lead for execution on the day-of).
We approached them almost a year before our wedding about wanting to have it at the MOS and from that email and on, I felt like they became our wedding dream team! From helping with ideas for the flow, to always having a check list of things needed for the day to go smoothly and all the schedules and timelines that gave people an overview of the day. I am a very organized person and I need everything confirmed, reconfirmed and in writing, but I did not need to tell them, because they were more organized than me! At no point did I feel stressed and I knew I could always just call them to go over something with the wedding or discuss any detail, small or big. My husband is in the military, so we had the additional aspect of him rarely being there for most of the planning, but I still felt safe and comfortable with the MOS. They just made it work! When I told them I wanted to have a "fancy" wedding, they immediately suggested things that could give it that vibe - even things I had not thought of myself!

Our guests still talk about how amazing the venue, the team and the planning was and I could not have done it without the MOS. They are professional, they love what they do, they care about you and your big day and it is worth every penny.

The food is from Wolfgang Puck Catering and even though it is the most "pricy" part of the wedding, it was worth it and every meal was exquisite.

They made our day perfect and even our parents mentioned how it was worth it to have it at this museum because of their planning skills, professionalism and their people.

5 stars

The Museum of Science was a dream wedding venue. The staff (especially Sheryl!) was extremely helpful and responsive, and the day was absolutely perfect. Wolfgang Puck catered the wedding and the food was to die for. All of our guests had a great time and loved dancing the night away in such a beautiful location! I highly recommend the MOS!

The MOS is a venue we booked 20 months out of our Memorial Day Wedding. We worked with Sheryl and Hollie. Sheryl heads the venue and Hollie heads the Wolfgang Puck Catering (ASK TO WORK WITH THEM). If I could go 6 or 7 stars I would! I dont have more then enough great things to describe about the MOS and their team of professionals. In the MOS there are several venues to choose from, we chose the outside Pavillion that overlooks the Charles River. The venue was gorgeous, even on our overcast and slightly rainy day. The rain never gets inside the the pavillion (dance floor) and there was an outside updated tent to eat in. Sheryl coordinated everything perfectly. She had backup plans incase it rained and had us all covered (literally and figuratively) incase. Hollie made sure the food was "on point". If youre Italian, ask to try to "Braised Beef" - promise you cannot go wrong. Additionally, when you look for the "best wedding", it usually comes down to the Venue, Food, atmosphere (Music and people). The MOS is responsible for the first two and their execution was flawless. For people who are looking to get pictures with Boston esc background, there is a park right across the street from the MOS which has the Boston Skyline and Zakim Bridge. Lastly, this venue is pretty affordable compared to all the venues around it. Prices havent been raised here in 7 years - or so we were told. If a guidance counselor and a nurse can raise the money themselves in 20 months, its possible. If you want stellar Boston scenery, professional staffing, 5 star food and an unforgettable once in a lifetime wedding experience that people will talk about for a long time, go with the MOS- you will NOT be disappointed.

We could not have asked for a better experience in working with the Museum of Science and Wolfgang Puck Catering for our special day. Prior to the event Cory (MoS) and Hollie (WGP) were there every step of the way with planning to make sure that we thought of every last detail. They provided honest feedback throughout the whole process.

We truly valued partnering with them for our event. Leading up to the day and during the day we didn't have to think or worry about anything, Cory and Hollie took care of everything we needed and everything we didn't know we needed. They were even about to accommodate our last minute, night of, requests.

We felt ,and multiple guests commented, that our event could not have gone any smoother and it was the best food they ever had! Looking back on our day, if we could go back and do it again, we would not change one thing.

We would highly recommend any couple looking to plan their big day consider the Museum of Science.

We absolutely couldn't have asked for a better wedding planning and wedding day team than Sheryl and her crew at the Museum of Science. They were always incredibly responsive to emails (both when our wedding was over a year away, and when our wedding was 24 hours away) and were top-notch professionals on the day of the wedding itself. Same goes for Hollie and her team from the Museum's in-house caterers, Wolfgang Puck. Their food was fantastic, and they worked so well with Sheryl's team that it didn't even feel like we were dealing with two separate vendors, but one well-oiled machine. The venue itself was SO MUCH FUN. We chose to go full Night at the Museum, gala style, and have our reception in the Blue Wing with the dinosaur and all our guests had fun exploring the exhibits and being all fancy in a fun, unique location. Our ceremony was in the Skyline Room and the views were gorgeous. Seriously, we are just so happy with everything related to the Museum. We highly recommend them as a wedding venue to anyone looking to have some fun!

An unforgettable night at an unforgettable venue!!! The museum and Wolfgang Puck catering coordinators were very knowledgeable, experienced, and friendly, and the food was most excellent. I could not have asked for a better venue for our destination wedding!

We chose the Museum for our reception and we would not be happier with our decision! From the moment we met Sheryl and Amber we knew that we were in good hands. We had some very specific things we wanted (open bar, delicious food, an amazing view, and convenience for our guests) and the MOS exceeded all our expectations! We hosted the bar for the entire event and the MOS has by far the best value in the city! I called every hotel and venue in the surrounding area and nobody even came close to offering all the amenities the MOS offered for the value! The food was out of this world and our guests are still talking about it almost a week later! The staff were wonderful and helpful to our guests and the process of getting everyone's parking ticket validated was seamless! We had the best day ever and are so happy with our decision to have our wedding at the MOS!

The MoS and Wolfgang Puck Catering team truly made our dream wedding a reality! Sheryl (MoS) and Hollie (WPC) responded to emails so promptly and had excellent suggestions and wedding event-planning experience to make the day go perfectly smoothly. Lisa (MoS day-of coordinator) was so organized and kept everything moving on time despite our large reception guest size. I really can't say enough about how Sheryl and Hollie and their teams made our dream wedding possible!! The Washburn Pavilion venue was absolutely fantastic. The Boston / Cambridge views are exceptional and we got excellent photos on the lawn with a cloudy day. The breeze off of the water made the evening weather perfect, even for a summer wedding! The food from WPC was incredible-- our families are still raving about it! We had two stations for dinner, which was organized and executed perfectly by the WPC team to feed the large group quickly. I would extremely and highly recommend the MoS and WPC team to any New England bride for an absolutely fantastic, memorable, and smooth event planning experience!!

Under the excellent and expert Director of Events (Sheryl White Vincent), the Museum of Science is a unique, amazing and beautiful venue. The wedding took place in the Planetarium literally under the stars with our own custom music perfectly produced and coordinated by Dani. The cocktail hour took place in the Pavilion and the reception took place in the adjoining tent. This venue is along the beautiful Charles river. The photo ops (as if dinosaurs, space capsules, and a stunning multi-floor to ceiling staircase in the Museum itself isn’t enough!) are numerous and gorgeous. During the day you have the water, sun and boats…in the evening you have the moonlight on the water and the beautiful Boston skyline. The Pavilion is very weather tolerant so it takes the stress out of the weather factor. My daughter’s wedding was during the second hottest temperature in Boston history for that date. NO PROBLEM. There was a breeze by the water, large capacity fans in the tent and massive Pavilion shade. There were no issues at all.
Wolfgang Puck Catering (WPC) is the exclusive caterer for the museum. The food is excellent. Hors d’oeuvres are plentiful. WPC can accommodate any budget. Hollie from WPC is competent & accommodating. In the last 2 weeks before the wedding I wanted to add a station to the cocktail hour. WPC can do almost anything and we had trouble choosing between a bacon bar and gourmet grilled cheeses in the shape of dinosaurs. When we chose the grilled cheese option, we were pleasantly surprised to find it came with homemade tomato soup and hand cut potato chips. Everything is done with that little something extra.
I can’t say enough about the staff. Sheryl has become an honorary member of the family and Lisa (the event coordinator) is phenomenal. Her calm authoritative demeanor keeps everything on track and enjoyable. Everything about this venue had the perfect blend of fun, elegance and excellent service. I highly recommend this venue.

Working with the Museum of Science and Wolfgang Puck Catering made wedding planning effortless and fun! The team there is so organized, knowledgeable and helpful - and they truly care about their clients. We had so many questions along the way, and our Museum of Science point of contact, Katie, and Wolfgang Puck Catering Manager, Amber, were there to answer every one of them - usually within minutes! When it came to our wedding day, an entire team of coordinators were on site to help with everything we could imagine - from communicating with our vendors to setting up our place cards, finding safety pins to help a guest whose dress tore before the ceremony to packing everything up at the end so it was easy to get everything home, and so much more. They did so many things behind the scenes to keep our wedding running smoothly and on time, while we got to enjoy every moment of the day! The venue was absolutely stunning - right on the water with an incredible view of the Boston skyline - and the food was delicious and beautifully presented. We thought wedding planning was supposed to be hard, but the incredible team at the MOS and WPC truly makes it a breeze. We were so happy we chose this venue!!

I just had my wedding here over the weekend and it was amazing. Sheryl, Amber and Lisa we incredibly professional and handled my group with a smile. They genuinely enjoy helping your wedding go off without a hitch and it truly did. Everything from the table linens to the food were just perfect. We had a beautiful view of the city as we said our vows in the Skyline room and then moving everyone into the tent went seamlessly. I had a bit of a rowdy bunch and the staff handled everything with a smile. The food received rave reviews from our guests as well. Thanks to the Museum of Science we will have many many fond memories of our wedding.

If you look around the Boston area for a wedding venue, you will find that the Museum of Science is quite affordable for what they offer. If you are planning a small wedding, consider the Skyline Room, with its gorgeous views of the Charles River and the Boston and Cambridge skylines. The professional events and catering staff are wonderful They show that they really care in their kindness and flexibility Since weddings occur after public hours, the wedding party can have photographs taken everywhere in the museum. In addition, guests receive free parking a passes to the museum.

Having our wedding at the museum of Science with Wolfgang Puck Catering was a decision we will never regret. Our entire experience was wonderful. We used the Washburn Pavilion outdoor event space and despite the rainy weather it was still perfect. The staff functioned as a well-oiled machine fluently changing direction with the unanticipated needs of the weather and also of the children in our wedding party. Every. Little. Detail. Was. Perfect. It was as if I had cloned myself and orchestrated every vision we had for our wedding day.
Sheryl White and Keith Mahoney are amazing. The attention and guidance that Sheryl provided allowed me to never feel overwhelmed during the planning process of our wedding, or worry that there was something I was forgetting. All of her staff and coordinators were wonderful. Porsche was an extension of both of us throughout our wedding day, always there with things that we didn't even know we needed. I had no idea how many hands Sheryl and the MOS would have on deck as our wedding coordinators. The did a stellar job.
Keith. Wow. I never expected the quality of the food to be as good as it was, let alone that every dish and detail would be cooked to perfection. How can you sear 60 cod loins to perfection at the same time? Ask Keith. He did it and still managed to serve 80 flawless short rib. We could not have been happier without our wedding menu. Throughout the planning process Keith was personal, approachable, FLEXIBLE to our ever changing needs, always pleasant and kind. The entire service staff with WPC were exceptional- Michelin quality. Keith should be proud of his staff. I personally couldn't be happier with our decision to plan our wedding with the MOS and WPC and only wish I had a reason to host another event there!

Both Sheryl and Keith were incredibly helpful with every single nitpicky question I had. Even when I sent emails with a huge list of questions, they were thorough in responses, and if they didn't know, they told me exactly who they were contacting to find out (although this was rare, mostly related to our ceremony in the planetarium). When we met in person, the meetings were easygoing. We never felt any pressure to do anything specific, and any budgetary concerns we had were met with respect and suggested swaps/areas to save. Lisa, our day-of coordinator was also incredibly helpful. She offered suggestions to add more lighting to our planetarium ceremony without compromising the integrity of the planetarium show, and even scoured the MoS closets to look for LED pillar candles to cut down on the number we had to buy. She was precise, punctual, and detail-oriented--all of the markings of a great coordinator!

Only two 'negatives' --some guests felt like the entree portions were a little small (which is a personal preference), but the more 'serious' thing is that our bridal party missed out on the hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour because we were taking photos. We finished with about 15 minutes left of the cocktail hour and when we went upstairs, they asked the servers about the hors d'oeuvres & were told that there were no more. While the groom & I had someone bring us a plate of appetizers during the photos, it seemed unfair that they didn't bring a larger tray for the bridal party, considering that they were just as hungry.

Between Sheryl, Keith and Lisa, we were left with nothing to worry about. We've heard wonderful things from our guests about how beautiful our wedding was, how delicious our food was, and how attentive and professional the staff was. We truly feel the experience we had and gave our guests will never be beaten. At the end of the night, my husband and I left trying to figure out when we could have another party at the Museum of Science!

We could not have been happier with the Museum of Science and Wolfgang Puck catering for our wedding. The venue was AMAZING. We booked the Washburn Pavilion and despite the day being a 95 degree day in July, by evening on the water the temperature was amazing. I cannot say enough about how beautiful the venue was - all our guests said it was the best spot in Boston to have a wedding! The museum staff was incredibly professional, and everything fell into place the day of. All the details were taken care of; we did not have to worry about anything on our wedding day - which enabled us to actually get to enjoy the reception! No need for an external wedding planner! The day of coordinator was fantastic. Our wedding could not have been set up better - all the details were exactly how I wanted them to be. It looked like a wedding out of a magazine! The museum coordinated seamlessly with our vendors. The night flowed perfectly. Anything I needed, either a member of the wait staff or a coordinator was within earshot the entire night! All in all an amazing day!! Special thanks to Sheryl and Keith for all of their help with the planning. You guys did an amazing job! Lauren and James

Keith (Sr. Catering sales manager) was UNBELIEVABLE from start to finish with all the details. He clearly loves his job because he is very good at it.

The actual wedding went amazing. People absolutely raved about the food at the wedding saying it was not at all like regular wedding food and the best they've ever had. Naturally gluten free (lots of veggies and salads) and clearly only prime meats used. The staff was super attentive to my husband and me throughout the whole day. The venue, the views, the food and the service make this an unbeatable place for your wedding day. I received so many compliments from guests, which obviously makes you feel good with everything you put Ito your wedding day. How grateful we are to have gone with the MOS/Wolfgang puck catering. No regrets at all!