City Center, Waterfront, Near Public Transit
Stunning Views, Breakout Rooms
Outdoor Space, Museum, Cultural Institution, Meeting/Conference Space, Traditional, Featured
Max Seated
1500
Max Reception
4500
Field Museum
1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605
Guests at Field Museum will discover artifacts from civilizations past, explore almost every corner of the globe, learn about new scientific discoveries, and walk away inspired!Every space at Field Museum reveals new knowledge.As you enter Stanley Field Hall, look down. You are standing on 300 million year old fossilized limestone.Look up— the museum’s skylights and solar roof panels contribute to museum conservation efforts to save energy. In Rice Hall, a nearby gallery, travel to Africa and stand toe-to-paw with the man-eating Lions of Tsavo.Did you know the Lions of Tsavo were given to the museum in 1923 in the form of rugs?Scientists skillfully mounted the skins into the lions you see today.
Max Seated
1500
Max Reception
4500
City Center, Waterfront, Near Public Transit
Stunning Views, Breakout Rooms
Outdoor Space, Museum, Cultural Institution, Meeting/Conference Space, Traditional, Featured
90 Seated | 100 Reception
Founders’ Room
The Founders’ Room blends museum history with an intimate, polished setting for smaller gatherings. Once the office of longtime museum president Stanley Field, the room features a decorative fireplace, crystal chandeliers, collection objects, and abundant natural light. It accommodates 90 seated guests or 100 for receptions, meetings, dinners, and seminars.
140 Seated | 300 Reception
Rice Gallery
Rice Gallery offers an intimate event setting surrounded by dramatic wildlife dioramas and scenes from across Africa. Accommodating up to 140 seated guests or 300 for receptions, the gallery creates a memorable backdrop for dinners, cocktail gatherings, weddings, and corporate events, with surrounding exhibition halls available for guest exploration throughout.
600 Seated | 1,600 Reception
Outdoor Terraces
The Outdoor Terraces offer expansive open-air event space with sweeping views of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s skyline. Accommodating up to 600 seated guests or 1,600 for receptions, the terraces are ideal for ceremonies, dinners, cocktail events, and summer celebrations, with tenting options available for added flexibility and seasonal comfort.
350 Seated | 600 Reception
East Atrium & Pavilion
The East Atrium and Pavilion combine a bright glass-roofed interior with flexible adjoining space for events throughout the year. Accommodating up to 350 seated guests or 600 for receptions, the venue works beautifully for dinners, cocktail gatherings, dancing, and corporate events, with convenient access to the Inside Ancient Egypt exhibition.
1,500 Seated | 1,400 with Stage | 4,500 Reception
Stanley Field Hall & Balcony
Stanley Field Hall is the museum’s iconic event centerpiece, defined by soaring vaulted ceilings, white marble, grand columns, and unforgettable natural-history displays. With Máximo the Titanosaur overhead, the expansive hall accommodates large dinners, galas, weddings, and receptions while offering access to balconies, exhibitions, and adjoining spaces throughout the museum campus.
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