Science Center Weddings and Receptions

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is the perfect venue for your natural wedding.

Choose from various locations. Rentals are subject to availability. If your wedding ceremony is on Church Island, the Science Center can transport your guests comfortably on our covered pontoon boats.

Squam Lake Charters

Restrictions on group size and other limitations are in place due to Covid-19. For information or questions, contact Visitor Services Manager Sarah Wall by email or call 603-968-7194 x 147.

Wedding Venues

Kirkwood Gardens

Kirkwood Gardens wedding Beautiful Kirkwood Gardens is available for your wedding ceremony or simple special event (not requiring a tent or catering), mid-June through mid-October. Kirkwood Gardens includes both sunny and shady garden beds complete with granite steps, curving paths, benches, and fountains to delight your guests. The gardens feature a wide variety of flowering trees and shrubs, perennials, ferns, and annuals that thrive in our northern New England climate. The lower garden is perfect for strolling. The pergola and bench under the old apple tree offer delightful settings for your photographs.

Kirkwood Gardens Fee: $1,000. An additional refundable $100 security deposit is required.

The fee includes:

Use of the gardens
Parking
Restroom facilities in the adjacent Red Barn
Electricity
Science Center staff member on site during function

Fox Meadow

Ballfield Fox Meadow will accommodate a large tent (up to 60x100 feet). The Meadow is close to Kirkwood Gardens. It is open to the south and east.

Fox Meadow Fee: $4,000. An additional refundable $100 security deposit is required.

The fee includes:

Use of the field
Parking
Restroom facilities in the Red Barn
Electricity
Science Center staff member on site during function

Lake Cruise Headquarters

Lake Cruise Headquarters features a covered pavilion (26x42 feet) on the Squam Channel.

Lake Cruise Headquarters Fee: $1,500. An additional refundable $100 security deposit is required.

The fee includes:

Use of the covered pavilion
Parking
Restroom facilities in Headquarters
Electricity (solar powered)
Science Center staff member on site during function

Karen Kuller, 09/21/21
My 7 year old was engaged and excited the entire time we spent walking through the exhibits, which were truly so beautifully and respectfully done. It was clear how much care, thought and love had gone into preparing an engaging educational experience for young kids that was entirely unique. It was exciting to watch my daughter soak it all in and thoroughly enjoy learning so much about science and nature. So grateful we happened upon this place.
Sarah Lindahl, 04/19/19
Such a beautiful place. Awesome for all ages - great place for learning, exercise, and fun. Variety of animals, plants, and things to do! Love coming here.
Evan bleakney, 05/28/19
Amazing way to learn and be amazed with wildlife and very kid friends has a interactive play ground and told can learn while playing there
Rebecca Thatcher-lord, 07/01/21
Got a season pass for family. A favorite for family when they visit from Pennsylvania. The children love it! It's a wonderful walk for the adults. Had my hips done a couple years ago and have no problem walking the paths. Seeing the animals and learning all about them is so much fun.
Cherie Binns, 12/19/18
I just love this place! It is slightly off the beaten path but easy to locate. Plan on spending a couple of hours here to learn about the local wildlife habits , habitat, and food. And , best of all, meet that local wild life in its natural setting.! This business is part of the membership chain of regional zoos and science museums so honors your membership to others around the country for free admission or reduced cost admission to here. I would plan on at least 2-3 hours here although it could be covered (without small children in a bit over an hour). Walk ways are generally paved and handicapped accessible as are the buildings that are dedicated to species or habitat education.