Event Rentals & Meetings

Conveniently located between the Boston, Massachusetts and Worcester, Massachusetts metro areas, and nestled in the rural landscape of Stow, Massachusetts, the American Heritage Museum and facilities of the Collings Foundation are a unique venue for meetings and events for many local, national and international businesses. Our facilities can accommodate a wide variety of gatherings. We currently have the following venues available:

American Heritage Museum Main Galleries

For a memorable event surrounded by history, it is hard to beat the American Heritage Museum main galleries. Guests can interact with our exhibits featuring tanks, military vehicles, and aircraft spanning nearly 100 years under one roof. An installed screen and projector on the East side of the gallery is available for formal programs and presentations.
Capacity: Up to 200 seated dinner, 300 cocktail / appetizer format.
Availability: Daytime Events (9am-5pm) Mondays and Tuesdays only. Evening Events (5pm-11pm) 7 days a week. Year-Round.

American Heritage Museum Conference Room

More intimate gatherings, our conference room with post & beam decor and a glass top table made from the uncovered wing of a WWII biplane trainer is perfect for small meetings and luncheons. Features a 70″ LCD screen with HDMI ports for presentations. Can be combined with discounted admissions tickets for guided tours of the American Heritage Museum.
Capacity: Up to 14 at table. Up to 10 additional seats along walls could be accommodated.
Availability: Daytime Events (9am-5pm) 7 days a week. Evening Events (5pm-11pm) 7 days a week. Year-Round.

Seasonal Aircraft Hangar

Available in fair weather seasons, our Aircraft Hangar is available for informal gatherings and catered events for up to 200 persons. Featuring aircraft and race cars from 1909 through the 1940’s, our seasonal hangar is a fun gathering space that affords visitors the ability to see artifacts not on current display in the American Heritage Museum. The large hangar doors can be opened to expand interior space out to our grass runway.
Capacity: Up to 200 seated, 400 cocktail / appetizer format.
Limitations: Hangar is not climate controlled and subject to changing temperatures. No internal restroom facilities (portable restroom rentals required). Mezzanine levels are not ADA compliant. Lighting for evening events is limited – additional lighting rentals required.
Availability: Daytime Events (9am-5pm) 7 days a week from May through October. Evening Events (5pm-11pm) 7 days a week from May through October.

Outdoor Events

Our expansive outdoor grounds are available for outside events in fair weather seasons, for up to 500 persons in tented or open environments. The flat turf of our grass runway is bordered by tall, mature trees and overlooks parts of the Assabet River. For more intimate gatherings, a pergola garden covered by lush seasonal flora is perfect for outdoor functions of 20-30 persons. An open field with separate access to our entrance road can accommodate parking for up to 300 cars.
Capacity: Up to 300 seated, 400 cocktail / appetizer format.
Limitations: Subject to weather. No permanent restroom facilities (portable restroom rentals required). Tent rentals not included in facility rental.
Availability: Daytime Events (9am-5pm) 7 days a week from May through October. Evening Events (5pm-11pm) 7 days a week from May through October.

Types of Events

Our spaces are ideal for conferences, fundraisers, receptions, private parties, sales meetings and company outings. At this time, the American Heritage Museum does not book weddings.

Contact Us Today!

Our staff will work with you from beginning to end to plan and host your event and can provide recommended caterers and vendors with experience in our facilities to help your planning process. Please contact Ryan Keough, Director of Development, Membership, and Corporate Events at rkeough@collingsfoundation.org or 978-562-9182 to inquire.