Private Events

Events at Pequot Museum

The Most Spectacular Space for Meetings and Events in New England

Located in Southeastern Connecticut on the reservation of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation adjacent to Foxwoods Resort Casino, the award winning, glassed-enclosed, two and half story Gathering Space is the highlight of the event space which is second to none. We are centrally located to NYC, Providence, Boston & Western Massachusetts making the museum the perfect location for your next event.

Room Types:

  • Gathering Space — Affording an intimate view of the cedar forest that embraces the museum, this expansive, glassed-in space offers a dramatic setting for a variety of splendid special events and activities. Capacity: Cocktail reception – 600 | Buffet or full service dinner – 400
  • Restaurant — Perched at tree-top level above the Gathering Space, the museum restaurant features an elegant dining experience for either small or large parties or meetings. Capacity: Buffet lunch – 200 | Buffet or full service dinner – 250
  • Auditorium Lobby — Ringed with beautiful hand-made artifacts on display, this private meeting and dining room is a cozy venue for either business or pleasure. Capacity: Buffet lunch or dinner – 60
  • Terrace — Our extensive green space, with manicured lawn, herb gardens and gorgeous views, is the perfect spot for a clambake, barbecue, wedding, reception, or festival. Capacity: Buffet lunch – 200 | Cocktail reception – 600 | Buffet or full service dinner – 400
  • Pequot Village Overlook — Enjoy cocktails or a quiet dinner overlooking a breathtaking scene from the sixteenth century in this unique setting adjacent to the museum exhibits. Capacity: Cocktail reception – 150 | Full service dinner – 80
  • Meeting Room — This multi-purpose room can accommodate gatherings up to 85 people, with full audio/visual capabilities and the flexibility to tailor the space to the client’s needs. Seating: Classroom style – 70 | Theater style – 85 | U-shape – 32 | Square – 40

In addition to the Gathering Space which accommodates up to 600 guests, we invite you to visit the wonder of the Connecticut Woods where you will find even more Spectacular Space:

BOX the Auditorium

325-Seat Auditorium: Plush Seating, stage, and state of the art audio visual makes the auditorium the ideal place for corporate meetings, conferences, cultural performances, and training sessions.

  • 6 Breakout Rooms
  • 3 Preferred Caterers with eclectic choices for all budgets
  • Private, After-Hour Exhibit Tours
  • Well-manicured Terrace Gardens
  • State-of-the-Art Audio/Visual Support
  • Professional Presentations, Lighting, & Staging
  • Room blocks available at Foxwoods’ hotels.

While the meeting space will speak for itself, what you will come to know is that we have been trained to know your event better than anyone else. Our team will work along-side your staff to create the expectation and exceed it…There is no other place…no other team like this one.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Shantal Lapid, Sales & Events Manager, at slapid@pequotmuseum.org or call 860.396.6891

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