SMAST is located on Clark’s Cove in historic New Bedford, MA – the nation’s #1 fishing port by value. Our beautiful 64,000-sq.-ft. facility, designed by Ellenzweig, features scenic views of the beach and historic neighborhoods.
We are conveniently located minutes away from the New Bedford Pier and in close proximity to Boston, Cape Cod, and Providence, RI. We are strategically situated in a location that provides easy access to many area attractions.
ferry to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket
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Thank you for considering UMass Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science & Technology (SMAST) facilities as the venue of choice for your upcoming meeting. We offer high-quality conference and meeting services at reasonable rates.
Meeting spaces
Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed to meet your needs. We have a wide variety of spaces available for different types of events, including boardroom-style business meetings, large-scale talks, theater-style lectures, and other events.
Our flexible spaces accommodate a maximum of 120 people when used as one large room, and between 12 and 24 people when divided into three smaller rooms. Spaces are equipped with high-tech audiovisual equipment, and our facilities are ADA accessible.
Catering
SMAST Conferencing staff can assist you with your dining needs. Catering options include breakfast, lunch and dinner ensembles, as well as a la carte items (such as sandwiches, salads, snacks), and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Ask us for a list of local catering options.
Services
Our SMAST Conferencing staff will be happy to assist you with coordinating the necessary resources and support services to ensure you have an excellent experience, including:
• Audiovisual needs
• Bills • Catering recommendations
• Contracts
Information about area attractions
• Parking arrangements
Reservations
• Technical services
