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About Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
Located at 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is a versatile venue offering a range of event spaces set within a renowned museum and research library. Renamed from the Museum of Our National Heritage / National Heritage Museum, this space combines history, culture, and practical layout for events of all sizes. With accessible parking, convenient transit options, and a suite of on-site facilities, we’ve got you covered for everything from screenings and lectures to private gatherings and conferences.
As you plan, know that ongoing exhibitions like Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington and Looking Back, Moving Forward: Fifty Years of Collecting provide an engaging backdrop for your event, while anniversary programming adds extra depth to your visit.
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Venue spaces include Maxwell Auditorium, Travis Hall, Farr Conference Center, and the Carpenter Room, each with distinct capacities and configurations to fit your format. We provide practical details on seating, access, parking, and nearby accommodations to help you create a smooth planning experience.
Parking is free on-site with accessible spots near the entrance, and drop-off is available at the museum entrance for convenience. Transit options include MBTA bus routes 62 and 76 along Massachusetts Ave opposite Marrett Rd, about a 5-minute walk to the museum. For your stay, Element Lexington and Aloft Lexington on nearby Marrett Road offer comfortable lodging close to the venue.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421 (at intersection of Route 2A and Massachusetts Avenue).
- Venue type: Museum & Library with on-site research collections and multiple event spaces (Maxwell Auditorium, Travis Hall, Farr Conference Center, Carpenter Room).
- Parking: Free on-site parking with accessible spots near the entrance; drop-off allowed at the museum entrance.
- Transit: MBTA bus 62/76 stops nearby on Massachusetts Ave opposite Marrett Rd; ~5-minute walk to the museum.
- Maxwell Auditorium: approximately 388–390 seats, with space for up to 75 performers on stage and about 6 wheelchair spaces.
- Travis Hall: up to 250 guests for cocktails and up to 120 for a seated dinner.
- Farr Conference Center: 120 theater-style seats or 150 for a sit-down dinner; Carpenter Room seats private meetings (about 16).
- Nearby hotels: Element Lexington (727 Marrett Road, Lexington) and Aloft Lexington (727 Marrett Road, Lexington) are in close proximity to the museum.
- Renaming/history: formerly known as the Museum of Our National Heritage / National Heritage Museum; rebranded as the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library; celebrated 50th anniversary in 2025.
- Notable exhibitions/events: Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington (ongoing); Looking Back, Moving Forward: Fifty Years of Collecting (ongoing); 50th Anniversary programming and related events.