EcoTarium

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $6,000

Guest capacity

Up to 900 seated guests

About this venue

The EcoTarium is a 45-acre "museum of science and nature" that functions as a multi-layered venue. It recently underwent a major expansion, including the addition of the Stoddard Exhibition Hall in late 2025, significantly increasing its capacity for large-scale corporate events, weddings, and world-class traveling exhibits.

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Museums, Galleries

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Indoor
Outdoor

222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604

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The museum frequently shares this story because it perfectly captures their philosophy of "free-choice learning"—the idea that science is best learned when it feels like play.

The EcoTarium, located at 222 Harrington Way in Worcester, MA, is a unique 45-acre indoor-outdoor science and nature museum. It’s a local favorite because it manages to blend a traditional science center with a zoo and nature trails. Three floors of interactive science stations, including a dedicated preschool area and the "Collection Connection," which showcases hidden specimens like fossils and gems.

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Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Relax and Casual”

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The museum frequently shares this story because it perfectly captures their philosophy of "free-choice learning"—the idea that science is best learned when it feels like play.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Relax and Casual”

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Service staff
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

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Wedding Package: Approximately $6,000 for a 3-hour evening rental (after 5:00 pm). This includes access to all three museum floors, the upper and lower plazas, and a 2-hour rehearsal time the night before. +1 Stoddard Exhibition Hall: The brand-new hall is available for roughly $6,000 for a 3-hour block. Additional Hours: Generally billed at $1,500 per hour.

Full Museum Takeover: Up to 900 guests for a wandering cocktail-style reception. Stoddard Exhibition Hall: Accommodates up to 360 seated guests (without a dance floor) or 600 for a cocktail reception. Outdoor Tent: Seasonal (April–October) capacity for up to 288 guests. Hirsh Center: Ideal for smaller, intimate weddings or bridal showers of up to 120 guests.

Because the EcoTarium is a living museum, they have strict policies to protect their resident animals: Prohibited Items: Balloons, confetti, piñatas, and plastic straws are strictly forbidden. Wildlife Interaction: You can actually "rent" animals! You can add an Animal Encounter to your cocktail hour for roughly $200–$250, where educators bring out specific animals for guests to meet.

The EcoTarium generally works with a preferred vendor list for large events to ensure they are familiar with the museum's specific electrical and layout constraints. However, smaller daytime parties typically use their on-site provider, Garden Fresh Café

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EcoTarium

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