Immerse yourself and your guests in a building, a history, and an ambiance that is uniquely Baltimore. There is no other building like this one in the city, state, or country. Designed by one of America’s premier early architects, the Peale center is open for special events and rentals (including during the renovation of its exterior), and offers up to 13,000 square feet of unique and inspiring historic rooms in a range of sizes and attributes. Contact us or book a tour!
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Rental costs per gallery
The Peale is walking distance from the inner harbor’s main attractions, and is well served by public transportation. Thanks to its recent renovations, the 1814 Peale Museum building is now completely accessible and includes five accessible, single use restrooms as well as an elevator. WIFI throughout the building offers high speed internet access.
Rental spaces include four large galleries and four rooms, as well as the Pollinator Garden. The large rooms seat 70-100 people theater-style and include the skylit Latrobe Room, the gallery that makes the Peale Museum building architecturally unique, as well as two large galleries on the upper floors. The Moses Williams Center on the ground floor includes catering facilities and opens onto the garden. The four smaller rooms are approximately 1/3 the size of the larger galleries. The garden is approximately 1,800 square feet.
A modular, movable stage is available to be set up in various configurations. AV equipment and support are available at additional cost.
Average costs are listed below. Whole building rentals for weddings and other life events start at $5,000.
| Monthly | Weekly | Daily | Half-day Event (4 hours) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large (4)* | $4500 | $2000 | $750 | $500 |
| Garden | $4500 | $2000 | $750 | $500 |
| Small (4)** | $3250 | $1500 | $500 | $300 |
(*) Large rooms include the skylit Latrobe Room on the second floor, the two large galleries facing Holliday Street on the second and third floors, and the Moses Williams Center on the ground floor. The Moses Williams Center opens directly onto the Peale’s Pollinator Garden, and includes a catering area with refrigerators, sink, and counter. It can be rented along with the garden for $800/half-day or $1,250/day.
(**) Small rooms include the Holliday Street-facing Storytelling Studio and garden view Curiosity Shop on the ground floor, as well as the garden view rooms on the second and third floors.
Additional costs:
- $25 per hour for event staffing, 4 hour minimum (typically min. 2 staff are required)
- $100 cleaning fee per event
- AV/PA equipment available; let us know your requirements
Want to split rental costs with another group, or offer another form of payment? We’re happy to discuss joint ventures and creative financing, like a partial payment and a share of the revenues from your box office event or performance.
Private Event Rentals
Looking for a unique setting to host your next office party, cocktail hour, celebration, or other private event? Contact us and tell us what you have in mind! Whenever possible, please include dates, estimated attendance, and space rental budget. We’re always happy to work with you. Discount rates available for non-profit organizations and community groups.
For Artists, Curators, Performers and Producers
Do you have a story you want to tell at The Peale? We love working with creative people to bring their ideas to life! The Peale Center is ideal for:
- Exhibitions
- Performances
- Workshops & Classes
- Readings
- Film screenings & Festivals
- Poetry slams & Open Mics
- Conferences, Business Meetings & retreats
- Selling your work
We welcome your proposal, and are always happy to work with your budget! Special Producer Packages available for one-off ticketed events. Contact us and tell us your big ideas!