Chicago History Museum 1601 North Clark Street • Chicago • Illinois 60614
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
Things that make the Chicago History Museum a classic setting for a city wedding:
- Architectural elegance abounds. The Georgian-style Chicago Room, which offers views of Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast skyline, features a high, coffered ceiling and backlit cases displaying gorgeous stained-glass panels.
- You have the option of an outdoor ceremony or reception. The expansive Uihlein Plaza provides fabulous views of Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast. And if the weather is a concern, the space can be tented!
- Hosting an event here helps preserve the museum for future generations. Your rental fee goes into keeping the museum's programs and exhibitions running.
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DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Host your special day in a petite way at the Chicago History Museum!
The Petite Package is $3,200 for up to 50 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 linen
- Sparkling toast for all guests
Please contact the venue for more details!
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $5,000–11,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of day
- Time of year
The rental fee includes:
- Space for the ceremony & reception
- Building security
- Coat check personnel
- Janitorial services
- On-site staff
Evening rentals | $7,000–11,000
Includes use of the Minnow Lobby, Robinson Gallery, Morse Genius Chicago Room, Plaza, and private dressing suite from 6pm–midnight.
Daytime rentals | $5,000
Includes the 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
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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