Chicago History Museum
Venue Details
Amenities
- Furniture
- Internet access
- Lighting
- Lighting (Preferred vendors)
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Table linens
- Piano
- Staging area
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
- Furniture
- Internet access
- Lighting
- Lighting (Preferred vendors)
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Table linens
- Piano
- Staging area
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms
Venue Costs
General pricing structure for Chicago History Museum in Chicago
- Venue Costs
- Room Rental FeeUSD 3600 - USD 12000Interior Only
Meeting space
Name | Room size | Max capacity | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
McCormick Theater | 1 sq. ft. - | 300 | - | - | 300 | - | - | - |
Morse Genius Chicago Room | | 1 sq. ft. - | 600 | 310 | 600 | 228 | 91 | 50 | 50 |
The Mandel Room | 1 sq. ft. - | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
The Guild room | 1 sq. ft. - | 50 | - | - | - | 50 | - | - |
Uihlein Plaza | 1 sq. ft. - | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Location
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Additional Information
Additional details
During 2005-06, the Museum renovated approximately 75 percent of its public space. In February of 2006, the Chicago Historical Society announced its new name: Chicago History Museum. The Museum features a renovated lobby with new artifacts, installations, and it introduces new galleries: the Costume and Textile Gallery, dedicated to displaying changing exhibitions from the Museum’s renowned costume and textile collections; Konen Family Children’s Gallery, where children learn about Chicago through their five senses; and the KPMG and Paul and Katherine Snyder Community Gallery that explores Chicago’s diverse people and places. The Exelon Wing houses the long-term exhibition, Chicago: Crossroads of America, which showcases Chicago’s past in five themed sections; the Tawani Foundation Diorama Hall; and the Chicago Room, an event space connected to the Uihlein Plaza and overlooking Lincoln Park.
Chicago History Museum Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Diversity and Inclusion
Health and Safety
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