Chicago History Museum

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $10,000 for off-peak dates, and $20,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests

About this venue

The Chicago History Museum is a classic wedding destination in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. With breathtaking views and beautiful Georgian-style architecture, our Chicago Room is the perfect setting for your unforgettable moment. The Chicago History Museum offers several event spaces, an outdoor plaza, and even a theater to allow for gatherings of all sizes from intimate gatherings of 10 to large events of up to 1,500 people.

Seated guest capacity

  • 300

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Our event spaces

Chicago History Museum

Start the story of a lifetime.

Sip cocktails next to one of Chicago's first "L" cars. Dance the night away against a backdrop of Lincoln Park's lush gardens and the glittering lights of the city skyline. Celebrate your life-changing moments in a place dedicated to embracing memories. Tucked along the grounds of Lincoln Park, steps from the lake, and a short cab ride from downtown, the Chicago History Museum is the perfect place to host a celebration for the record books.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Luxurious and chic, Fun and festive, Elopement, Other

Included in this room:

Evening rentals include use of the Minow Lobby, Robinson Gallery, Morse Genius Chicago Room, Uihlein Plaza and private bridal suite from 6PM-12AM (6 hours). Daytime Rentals include use of the Chicago Room, Uihlein Plaza and private bridal suite from 10AM-1:30PM (3.5 hours). *All rentals include building security, coat check personnel, janitorial services, and a member of the special events staff on-site from set-up to break-dow

Chicago History Museum

Start the story of a lifetime.

Sip cocktails next to one of Chicago's first "L" cars. Dance the night away against a backdrop of Lincoln Park's lush gardens and the glittering lights of the city skyline. Celebrate your life-changing moments in a place dedicated to embracing memories. Tucked along the grounds of Lincoln Park, steps from the lake, and a short cab ride from downtown, the Chicago History Museum is the perfect place to host a celebration for the record books.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Luxurious and chic, Fun and festive, Elopement, Other

Included in this room:

Evening rentals include use of the Minow Lobby, Robinson Gallery, Morse Genius Chicago Room, Uihlein Plaza and private bridal suite from 6PM-12AM (6 hours). Daytime Rentals include use of the Chicago Room, Uihlein Plaza and private bridal suite from 10AM-1:30PM (3.5 hours). *All rentals include building security, coat check personnel, janitorial services, and a member of the special events staff on-site from set-up to break-dow

Available services that can be provided by Chicago History Museum

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • Wheelchair accessible

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