Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Wedding venue in Chicago, Illinois
About Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry offers wedding ceremonies and receptions among its exhibits and historic Chicago architecture. Options range from private rooms to museum-wide events. The Rotunda features a 120-foot copper dome and accommodates receptions of up to 3,000 or seated dinners for up to 1,000. The two-story U-505 space accommodates receptions of up to 200 or seated dinners for up to 180, with exhibit access and guided submarine tours. The Henry Crown Space Center accommodates receptions of up to 200 or seated events for up to 80, and can be paired with the Giant Dome Theater. The Entry Hall accommodates receptions of up to 600; the Rosenwald Room seats up to 100 and includes WiFi and AV support, with an adjacent space for catering or a VIP bar. Outdoor options include the Museum Garden, with capacity for 300 at a reception or 250 seated. The museum’s event team offers culinary experiences and catering through the Museum Kitchen. The South Portico is described as unavailable for events. The supplied pages do not state wedding-specific pricing or guest accommodation.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 12,000 guests
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Museum
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
- Website: msichicago.org/visit/private-events
- Address: 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive
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