Chicago History Museum 1601 North Clark Street • Chicago • IL 60614
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This iconic Lincoln Park museum lets you begin your own story among so many of Chicago's own. Whether you join your guests to wander through the city's history in their signature exhibit, Chicago: Crossroads of America, sip a cocktail beside one of the city's first L cars, or take a spin on an al fresco dance floor steps from the beloved park: the options are endless.
- Sweeping vistas of the verdant park and the the Gold Coast's glittering skyscrapers unfurl from the expansive Uihlein Plaza, which may be left open-air or tented. For a truly magnificent reception, you can't top the Georgian-style Chicago Room, where you'll dine and dance beneath a high, coffered ceiling, surrounded by backlit cases displaying gorgeous stained-glass panels.
- Your celebration helps preserve the museum for future generations, with rental fees going towards supporting their mission, outreach programs, and ongoing exhibitions. And with a prime location that combines both vibrant urban energy and serene green spaces, it's a fabulous home base for both out-of-towners and locals to make memories worthy of the history books.
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DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
The Ceremony Package is $3,200 for up to 150 guests and includes:
- Venue rental for 2.5 hours, scheduled between 10am and 1:30pm (indoor or outdoor)
- Sound system
- On-site museum events staff member
- Chairs, tables, and linens
Please contact the venue for more details!
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $5,000–12,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of day
- Time of year
The rental fee includes:
- Selected event spaces
- Building security
- Coat check personnel
- Janitorial services
- On-site staff
Evening rentals | $7,500–12,000
Includes use of the Minnow Balcony Gallery, Robinson Gallery, Morse Genius Chicago Room, Plaza, and private dressing suite from 6pm–midnight.Daytime rentals | $5,000
Includes use of the Morse Genius Chicago Room, Plaza, and dressing suite from 10am–1:30pm.
Ceremony Fee
- $500/event
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 225 | 300 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 350 | 1000 |
| Reception | Seated | 300 | 400 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 300. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
Select from 4 exclusive caterers.
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Available year-round for daytime rentals and evening celebrations.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Art Gallery
- Garden
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Museum
- Non-Profit
- Park
- Unique
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
- Park
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