Comprised of the Ada Paresky Education Center and the Paul Paresky Museum Court, our special event space features open-beam cathedral ceilings, natural wood floors and the original exterior stonewalls of the old museum.  The expansive but warm space takes advantage of the museum’s natural setting in the village of Old Bennington, the 18th century town settlement that overlooks Vermont’s Green Mountains.  The exterior of the events addition recalls 19th century carriage house architecture and reflects nearby historic structures. With close to 2,000 square feet of space, Bennington Museum is ready to help make your event one to remember.

 

Weddings

 In planning your special day, let the Bennington Museum help make it a day to remember.  Our 2,000 square feet of space can accommodate rehearsal dinners, wedding showers, brunches, intimate weddings and receptions that is sure to be a wonderful experience for you and your partner, bride or groom, family and friends.  The museum can provide the names of pre-approved caterers, florists, photographers, horse and carriage transportation and more; all ready to create a dream wedding for you.  Use the museum galleries and grounds to create unique backdrops for your photographs.  Don’t hesitate to begin your planning by contacting a member of the events staff at the Bennington Museum.

 

 

Meetings, Workshops, Luncheons, Dinners and Events

The Bennington Museum is the perfect place to hold your next meeting, workshop, luncheon, dinner or event.  The elegant Paresky wing of the Bennington Museum features open-beam cathedral ceilings, natural wood floors and the original exterior stonewalls of the old museum. The handsome and warm space takes advantage of the museum’s natural setting in the village of Old Bennington, the original 18th-century town settlement that overlooks Vermont’s Green Mountains. The exterior of the new addition recalls 19th-century shingle style carriage house architecture and reflects nearby historic structures.  Let us provide the location to get your business goals addressed, your best employees rewarded, or your top business prospects entertained.  To enhance your event, private guided tours of the galleries can be arranged.

Over 1900 square feet of space can accommodate up to 150 people for meetings or lectures, 180 for receptions, or 110 for sit-down dinners or buffets.  The museum can provide a list of pre-approved caterers and other vendors for events and will consider others, provided they meet museum criteria.  To explore the opportunities for holding your next event at the Bennington Museum, contact a member of the events staff at 802-447-1571 or write to sstrano@benningtonmuseum.org.