Chicago History Museum
Wedding venue in Chicago, Illinois
About Chicago History Museum
The Chicago History Museum offers historic Georgian‑style architecture and a range of indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings, including the Minow Lobby, Robinson Gallery, Morse Genius Chicago Room, an outdoor plaza with lake views, and a private wedding suite. Capacity options span from intimate gatherings of about 50 guests to large celebrations of up to 1,500 guests. Rental fees range from $5,000 for daytime events to $12,000 for premium Saturday evening dates, with an additional $500 ceremony fee. All rentals include security, coat check, janitorial services, and on‑site special‑events staff.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 300 guests
- Price
- $5,000–$12,000
- Pricing note
- Seasonal pricing applies: daytime rentals $5,000; evening rentals $8,000–$12,000 depending on month; ceremony fee $500. Prices are venue‑rental amounts only.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Museum
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)
How to reach Chicago History Museum
- Website: chicagohistory.org/visit-us/chm-museum-store
- Phone: (312) 642-4600
- Address: 1601 N. Clark St.
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