The Saunders Castle
&
The Tower

130 Columbus Avenue & 101 Arlington Street

The Saunders Castle

Our iconic Boston venue features 20,000 square feet of adaptable event space with soaring ceilings and wide-open layout. Ideal for special events, exhibitions, shows, and ready for anything you can imagine. How will you make history in the Castle?
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Discovering King Tut's Tomb

at The Saunders Castle

Become an explorer at The Saunders Castle! Witness the discovery of King Tut's tomb, reliving the famous journey of Egyptologist Howard Carter, through the power of vivid VR and exquisite reproductions.

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Innovation + History: The Saunders Castle

Explore The Saunders Castle, an ever-transforming venue in a backdrop of iconic beauty. Sample some of the cutting-edge experiences that have graced the Castle, and start planning your own event today. The possibilities are limitless! What world will you create in the Castle?

20,000 SF of Endless Transformation

Here are just a few ways the Castle has been configured. You're invited to build whatever you can dream!
Iconic Immersive Art

An innovative art gallery with huge screen projections, open space and a breathtaking, immersive environment.

A Phenomenon Recreated

Full-scale recreations and an organic flow of rooms, including a centerpiece staircase, passenger quarters and a gift shop.

Exploring Ancient History

Visitors to the Castle explore legendary history through VR, gallery spaces, exquisite showpieces, and walkways of discovery.

Major Motion Picture

The Castle was transformed into an elaborate filming location for pivotal scenes in a popular movie.

Take a Walk Inside the Saunders Castle

Explore this venue virtually in its wide-open, blank-slate form.
Virtual Tour

What Visitors Have to Say About Events in the Castle

Reviews from guests to the Saunders Castle
4.9
  • “What a cool place. Castle in the heart of the city is magical..."
  • “What an experience! The exhibition could not have been in a better or more appropriate location. Very happy!"
  • “Beautiful castle and it always has really cool exhibits... Spent 4 hours there because there was so much to see and learn about."
  • “Such a beautiful venue."
  • "This place is gorgeous!"

In the center of it all

An Iconic Boston Location

The Saunders Castle is located in the heart Boston’s Back Bay, a short walk from hotels, parking garages, restaurants, office buildings, and residences, with convenient access from Downtown, Seaport, Logan Airport, South Station, MBTA Green and Orange Lines, commuter rail, major highways, all of Boston and beyond.

A bustling, vibrant neighborhood, Boston’s Back Bay is home to a large population of residents, tourists, and office professionals. The neighborhood boasts world-class shopping, dining, luxury services, and much more.

Nearby Highlights

within a 0.5-mile radius of the Castle

1,500 +

Hotel Rooms

240 +

Restaurants

63 K+

Nearby Parking Spaces

75 K+

Daytime Population


The Tower: A Longwood Venue

The Tower is one of the most photographed buildings in Boston, boasting thick granite walls, a moat, and a drawbridge. Inside it is full of luxurious touches, such as carved woodwork, intricate fireplaces, wrought iron banisters, and beautiful works of art.

With a variety of lovely private rooms ranging in size from spacious to intimate, the Tower is available for groups of 30 to 500 guests.

This remarkable venue is overseen by Longwood Venues & Destinations, a Boston company offering innovative catering and event planning for a wide variety of events, including weddings, dinner parties, galas, creative meetings, and much more. Click to learn more or inquire about planning an event at the Tower.

View a sampling of the Tower’s elegant spaces, available for events of all sizes:

Explore the Tower

Interested in The Saunders Castle?

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