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Near Public Transit, City Center

Stunning Views

Meeting/Conference Space, Historic, Modern, Museum, Outdoor Space, Traditional

Max Seated

310

Max Reception

1500

Chicago History Museum

1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Located in Lincoln Park, the Chicago History Museum pairs timeless Georgian-style architecture with views of the park and Chicago skyline. Historic interiors, exhibition galleries, a spacious outdoor plaza, and a fully equipped theater create flexible settings for weddings, corporate events, meetings, galas, and social celebrations. Guests can experience Chicago history alongside elegant event spaces, while built-in audiovisual capabilities and access to select exhibitions add distinctive possibilities for gatherings ranging from intimate meetings to large-scale receptions.

Max Seated

310

Max Reception

1500

Near Public Transit, City Center

Stunning Views

Meeting/Conference Space, Historic, Modern, Museum, Outdoor Space, Traditional

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North & Clark Café

North & Clark Café offers a bright, contemporary setting on the museum’s southwest side, filled with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lincoln Park. The relaxed space works well for intimate receptions, lunches, and smaller gatherings, offering guests a comfortable atmosphere connected to both the museum and surrounding neighborhood outside.

50 Reception

Guild Room

The Guild Room offers a convenient setting for meetings and smaller gatherings of up to 50 guests. Complete audiovisual capabilities support presentations and collaborative programs, while windows overlooking Lincoln Park bring natural light and a sense of place. It is well suited for board meetings, workshops, breakout sessions, and events.

1000 Reception

Uihlein Plaza

Uihlein Plaza brings events outdoors into the heart of Lincoln Park, pairing open-air flexibility with views toward Chicago’s skyline and the museum’s historic architecture. The plaza can also be tented, creating a versatile setting for ceremonies, receptions, corporate gatherings, and large celebrations while keeping guests connected to the city landscape.

300 Seated

Robert R. McCormick Theater

The Robert R. McCormick Theater combines original 1932 architectural character with contemporary production capabilities. Seating up to 300 guests, the renovated theater features movie-theater-quality sound and projection for presentations, screenings, lectures, and performances. The adjacent Guild Gallery provides additional room for registration, receptions, catering setup, or supporting event needs nearby.

310 Seated | 600 Reception

Morse Genius Chicago Room

The Morse Genius Chicago Room is the museum’s signature event space, featuring Georgian-style architecture, high ceilings, hardwood floors, stained-glass details, and windows overlooking Lincoln Park. Built-in sound, projectors, and screens support presentations and entertainment, while flexible layouts accommodate seated dinners, corporate programs, weddings, galas, and large cocktail receptions with ease.

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