63rd St. Beach House

City Center, Near Public Transit, Waterfront

Stunning Views

Outdoor Space, Park

Max Seated

950

Max Reception

1600

6300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649

Set along Chicago’s Museum Campus, Adler Planetarium pairs sweeping skyline and Lake Michigan views with an unmistakably celestial setting. From glass-enclosed reception spaces and open-air terraces to immersive dome theaters and museum galleries, the venue offers memorable options for weddings, corporate events, galas, and social celebrations. Guests can explore exhibits, experience private sky shows, and enjoy one of Chicago’s most iconic waterfront perspectives, creating an event experience found nowhere else in the city after dark.

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Max Seated

950

Max Reception

1600

City Center, Near Public Transit, Waterfront

Stunning Views

Outdoor Space, Park

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950 Seated | 1,600 Reception

Entire Venue

For large-scale celebrations, the Entire Site brings together the Promenade, Fountain Courtyard, and Serenity Courtyard for a one-of-a-kind lakefront experience. The full venue accommodates up to 950 banquet guests or 1,600 for a cocktail reception, offering exceptional flexibility for festivals, galas, weddings, community events, and expansive outdoor gatherings in Chicago.

150 seated | 300 reception

Fountain Courtyard

The Fountain Courtyard offers an open-air setting centered around one of the Beach House’s signature architectural features. With space for up to 150 banquet guests or 300 for a cocktail reception, this ground-level courtyard is ideal for dinners, ceremonies, and celebrations framed by historic architecture, fresh air, and lakefront atmosphere.

200 seated | 400 reception

Serenity Courtyard

The Serenity Courtyard provides a spacious open-air setting on the ground level of the 63rd Street Beach House. Accommodating up to 200 banquet guests or 400 for a cocktail reception, the courtyard offers flexibility for ceremonies, dinners, and larger celebrations, all surrounded by the venue’s historic character and lakeside setting.

600 Seated | 800 Reception

Promenade

The Promenade offers a covered, open-air setting on the second floor with sun-filled balconies overlooking Lake Michigan. Accommodating up to 600 banquet guests or 800 for a cocktail reception, this expansive space combines shelter, lake breezes, and waterfront views for weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, and other memorable large-scale seasonal celebrations.