Host Your Private Event at the Westchester Children's Museum
Need a unique space for your next event or production? The Museum offers 20,000 sq. ft. of flexible space, flooded with natural light at Playland Park Beach in Rye. The property features charming Victorian architecture in a vintage bathhouse plus modern gallery space, which can be used with exhibits in place or cleared out.
See How Our Space Transforms for Your Event
Flexible Event Space | Beachfront Location
Our gallery doors open directly to the boardwalk, allowing your event to begin with outdoor cocktails before transitioning into our front galleries and moving into the main space for the rest of the evening.
Space Features & Flexibility:
Open museum layout with archways and nooks that create natural separations
Dedicated areas for culinary setup and "green room" space
Enclosed café area
600 square feet of raw space that can be configured for:
Conference room
Additional dining area
Staging or preparation area
Custom usage to suit your event needs
Unique Venue for Kid-Friendly or Adult-Only Events
The space can be adapted to be kid-friendly or adult-only, providing the perfect atmosphere for your specific needs.
Space Features:
Multiple galleries ideal for hosting events, galas, fundraisers, and conferences
Intimate spaces perfect for music, storytime, or educational events
Option to clear the Museum entirely, offering a blank canvas for you and your event planner to reimagine the space
Versatile Space Perfect for TV | Film | Photography Shoots
TV, film, and photography shoots can leverage our adaptable space, moving between the boardwalk vistas, naturally lit galleries, and cleared raw areas to capture diverse scenes and settings.
Space Features:
Stunning views and abundant natural light from expansive windows
Vast open spaces with high ceilings, ideal for equipment and crew
Galleries available as-is with exhibits for authentic backdrops
Option to clear galleries completely to provide versatile raw space
Controllable environments suitable for both intimate shots and large-scale productions
Our Clients
“Everything [about our event] exceeded our expectations. The event was wonderful, the space was ideal, and the participants had an amazing evening. I would like to give a huge commendation to Esther and the two young people [Alex & Sam] you had working last night. They were kind, friendly, assisted with everything and jumped to assist without even being asked. I really cannot express more how wonderful and supportive everyone from the museum was during the entire event. I look forward to working with you on future events. ”