Field Museum
Est. Prior to 1930
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Frolic in this 'Field' and fete in a museum that has been inspiring curiosity about life on Earth for more than a century.
This gorgeous and glam setting for curiosity is full of curios for your chic windy-city wedding, birthday party, engagement, corporate or holiday party. With too many venue spaces to count (including the Grainger Hall of Gems - that's where you'll find us) - both indoor and outdoor as well as a cracker jack team of event planners ready to plan your perfect party, it doesn't take a scientist to figure out that the Field is fete-fabulous.
The Lowdown
Type
Beach / Lake / Waterfront LocationHistoric BuildingMuseum
Views
CityscapeLakeParkSkyline
Style
Classic
Cultural
Elegant
Worldly
Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

Treat your guests to dinner, dancing, and dinosaur bones.

Choose a venue with a little history. Whether you’re throwing a black-tie celebration or planning a casual corporate outing, choose the Field Museum for an unforgettable event at a world-class Chicago venue. From the iconic Stanley Field Hall to intimate atrium and theater spaces, we have a place to suit groups of any size and occasions of every type.

Our experienced event staff will support you throughout the planning process to make your event a success. We’ve also carefully vetted a list of approved vendors who know the Field Museum inside and out. We’ll help you select one that will work within your style and budget to create a corporate event that has your brand all over it.

Capacity

Seated
1000
Buffet
1000
Standing
5000
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Estimated price per head

from $65 to $175

Additional charges

Applicable taxes Catering, bar packages, equipment rentals, A/V, lighting, decor/ floral, parking

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Required To Host An Event At This Venue

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
Prior to 1930
Curfew
2 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Must Select A Caterer From The List Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Licensed Server Is Required
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Non-smoking Venue
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Valet Parking
  • Wifi
  • Onsite Restrooms
Venue Features
The scene:

Treat your guests to dinner, dancing, and dinosaur bones.

Choose a venue with a little history. Whether you’re throwing a black-tie celebration or planning a casual corporate outing, choose the Field Museum for an unforgettable event at a world-class Chicago venue. From the iconic Stanley Field Hall to intimate atrium and theater spaces, we have a place to suit groups of any size and occasions of every type.

Our experienced event staff will support you throughout the planning process to make your event a success. We’ve also carefully vetted a list of approved vendors who know the Field Museum inside and out. We’ll help you select one that will work within your style and budget to create a corporate event that has your brand all over it.

Standout venue features:
Guests in Stanley Field Hall are greeted by gleaming white marble interiors, sky lit vaulted ceilings, and stately columns—

Gleaming white marble, vaulted ceilings, and gracious columns set the stage for a spectacular event.

Stanley Field Hall is a premier Chicago event space, with iconic features everywhere your guests look: African elephants prepared by famed taxidermist Carl Akeley, large hanging gardens and flying pterosaurs, and our (literally) biggest attraction, Máximo the Titanosaur.

This expansive hall can accommodate a wide range of events—wedding, galas, and more. Customize your event by making use of the second floor balcony or, weather permitting, outdoor terraces and other adjoining spaces. You can also encourage guests' curiosity with exclusive access to our ongoing or temporary exhibitions.

Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
Stanley Field Hall
Gleaming white marble, vaulted ceilings, and gracious columns set the stage for a spectacular event.  Stanley Field Hall is a premier Chicago event space, with iconic features everywhere your guests look: African elephants prepared by famed taxidermist Carl Akeley, large hanging gardens and flying pterosaurs, and our (literally) biggest attraction, Máximo the Titanosaur.

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