Northerly Island

Near Public Transit, City Center, Waterfront

Stunning Views

Modern, Outdoor Space, Park, Meeting/Conference Space

Max Seated

700

Max Reception

1500

1521 S. Linn White Dr., Chicago, IL 60605

Set along Chicago’s Museum Campus, Northerly Island pairs sweeping skyline and Lake Michigan views with a rare natural setting just minutes from downtown. The former Meigs Field terminal now serves as a light-filled Visitor Center, while expansive lakefront lawns and seasonal tent pads support weddings, galas, corporate events, and large-scale celebrations. Surrounded by Burnham Harbor, prairie landscapes, and open water, the venue offers a memorable balance of city energy and outdoor escape for memorable events.

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Max Seated

700

Max Reception

1500

Near Public Transit, City Center, Waterfront

Stunning Views

Modern, Outdoor Space, Park, Meeting/Conference Space

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West Tent Pad

The West Tent Pad provides 10,000 square feet of seasonal outdoor event space near the Visitor Center and Burnham Harbor. Available from April through October, the lawn can accommodate custom tenting and event layouts for receptions, dinners, corporate programs, and celebrations, with skyline views adding a distinctly Chicago backdrop.

40 Seated | 75 Reception

Visitor Center (2nd Floor)

The Visitor Center’s second floor overlooks the Main Lobby and offers an intimate elevated setting with views toward Burnham Harbor and Chicago’s skyline. The 1,615-square-foot space accommodates 40 seated guests or 75 for receptions, making it well suited for smaller dinners, cocktail gatherings, breakout sessions, and event functions upstairs.

700 Seated | 1,500 Reception

Lakefront Tent Pad

The Lakefront Tent Pad offers 15,000 square feet of outdoor event space surrounded by skyline, harbor, and Lake Michigan views. Available from April through October, the lawn supports tented dinners, receptions, galas, and large celebrations, accommodating approximately 700 seated guests or 1,500 for cocktail-style events when built out.

200 Seated | 150 with Dance Floor | 400 Reception

Visitor Center – Main Lobby

The Visitor Center Main Lobby combines dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of Burnham Harbor and Chicago’s skyline. Accommodating 200 seated guests or 400 for receptions, the 4,163-square-foot space offers a bright, flexible setting for dinners, weddings, corporate gatherings, and celebrations, with architectural columns and abundant natural light throughout.