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Allegany Museum in Cumberland has the Friedland Ballroom for birthday parties and family gatherings. The Basic Event Package provides a three hour rental with tables and chairs, a historic bar, catering kitchen and portable stage. The room accommodates up to 200 seated guests or 400 in a cocktail layout. Start with the rental request form or contact the museum for availability and a lease. A signed lease and 20% deposit confirm the event.
- Duration
- 3 hours
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- Address
- 3 Pershing Street, Cumberland, MD 21502
- Phone
- 301-777-7200
Opening hours
Party times can differ. Ask the venue directly for your preferred date.
- Monday to Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday to Thursday: 11 AM to 5 PM
- Friday to Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
- Sunday: 1 PM to 5 PM
Party packages
Basic Event Package
Friedland Ballroom, tables and chairs, historic bar, catering kitchen and portable stage
Capacity: 200 seated or banquet guests, or 400 cocktail guests. A 20% non-refundable deposit is due after signing the lease; remaining balance is due two weeks before the event.
Deposit and final payment
The 20% deposit is nonrefundable and is due after signing the lease. The remaining balance is due two weeks before the event.
Our take
3.5/5Allegany Museum's Friedland Ballroom suits a birthday that brings together a substantial family group. The three-hour rental includes tables and chairs, a catering kitchen, and a portable stage, giving parents useful equipment for arranging their own celebration. Its capacity of up to 200 seated guests makes scale one of its clearest advantages.
This is a space rental, so plan the children's activities alongside the room arrangements. Confirm with a signed lease and a 20% nonrefundable deposit; the balance is due two weeks before the event. Any alcohol must be purchased and sold through the museum.
Questions to ask Allegany Museum before booking
These eight points decide whether a party works out and what it really costs. It is easiest to go through them in one phone call.
- How many children fit per party, and when does the price go up?
- Is the room private to our group or shared with other guests?
- How long is the package, and when does the clock start?
- Is a host or activity leader included, or do the parents supervise?
- Can we bring our own cake, drinks or food?
- What costs extra: decorations, food, socks, additional adults?
- Until when can we cancel or reschedule for free?
- Is there space for gifts, coats and the parents' waiting time?
FAQ
Is sound equipment available?
A sound system and video conferencing system are available on request.
Can adults bring alcohol?
Alcohol must be purchased and sold by the museum under its liquor license. Outside alcohol and third party alcohol sales are prohibited; bartenders are included in the rental cost.
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Prices, hours and packages last checked on Oct 21, 2026. Information is provided without guarantee. Please confirm details with the venue before booking.
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