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Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

Museum / Gallery
Chicago, IL

Venue Type

Museum / Gallery

Address

5700 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

Neighborhood

Jackson Park

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago's avatar

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

Venue Type

Museum / Gallery

Address

5700 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

Neighborhood

Jackson Park

MSI is the premier destination for unique and engaging special events – we have events down to a science.

Number of spaces

12 event spaces

Capacity

Max Seated: 1200
Max Standing: 12000

Food & Beverage

In-house catering
In-house beverage service

Spaces

Entire Museum
Entire Museum
Seated: 800 / Standing: 12,000
Rotunda
Rotunda
Seated: 1,200 / Standing: 5,500
Entry Hall
Entry Hall
Standing: 600
U-505 Submarine
U-505 Submarine
Seated: 170 / Standing: 500
Museum Garden
Museum Garden
Seated: 250 / Standing: 300
South Portico
South Portico
Seated: 250 / Standing: 400
Entire Museum
Entire Museum
Seated: 800 / Standing: 12,000
Rotunda
Rotunda
Seated: 1,200 / Standing: 5,500
Entry Hall
Entry Hall
Standing: 600
U-505 Submarine
U-505 Submarine
Seated: 170 / Standing: 500
Museum Garden
Museum Garden
Seated: 250 / Standing: 300
South Portico
South Portico
Seated: 250 / Standing: 400
Henry Crown Space Center
Henry Crown Space Center
Seated: 150 / Standing: 300
West Pavilion
West Pavilion
Seated: 500
Rosenwald Room
Rosenwald Room
Seated: 100
Auditorium
Auditorium
Seated: 850
Giant Dome Theater
Giant Dome Theater
Seated: 260
Little Theater
Little Theater
Seated: 200

About

Dine beside a World War II German submarine. Stand inside a 40-foot tornado. Mingle below historic aircraft. MSI is the largest science museum in the Western hemisphere and is housed in the only remaining structure from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. With thousands of exhibits, artifacts and memorable moments that last a lifetime, MSI is the premier destination for unique and engaging special events – we have events down to a science.

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Details

Vibe

Cultural

Capacity

Max Seated: 1200 Max Standing: 12000

Features

Catering Kitchen
Freight Elevator
Loading Dock
Coat Check

Food & Beverage

In-house catering
In-house beverage service

Union Labor

Does not require union labor

Transportation

Parking on premise

Complimentary parking is provided for evening events in our on-site, underground ramp with easy access into the building.

Furniture

No Furniture included

Availability

Evening events can start after MSI closes to the public. MSI is open to the public daily from 9:30 a.m.to 4 p.m., with extended hours (9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) during spring break, summer months, and the winter holidays. Special event start times are customized based on the client’s needs. Four hours of use are included in the rental based on the details of the event. MSI has wonderful private spaces for daytime meetings and events.

Load In

Event setup before the Museum closes requires prior permission. More comprehensive A/V and lighting setup may be done the night before with advance approval. Please speak with your Event Consultant if you have additional setup questions.

Discounts for Nonprofits

If you are a not-for-profit, tax exempt organization under section 501(c)(3), the Museum does offer a 10 percent discount on space rental.


Previous Events

Rush Hospital Annual Gala
Rush Hospital Annual Gala
Gala
Rush Hospital Annual Gala
Rush Hospital Annual Gala
Gala

Team

MK
Michelle Kenny
MK
Michelle Kenny


Previous Collaborators

Planning & Production

Liven It Up Events
Chicago, IL
Worked here 2x
KEHOE DESIGNS
Chicago, IL
preferred

Florals & Design

Exquisite Designs
Illinois
Worked here 1x
Kloeckners Preferred Flowers
Chicago, IL
preferred

Photography

Sprung Photo
Chicago, IL
Worked here 1x
LaCour Images
Chicago, IL
preferred

Planning & Production

Liven It Up Events
Chicago, IL
Worked here 2x
KEHOE DESIGNS
Chicago, IL
preferred

Florals & Design

Exquisite Designs
Illinois
Worked here 1x
Kloeckners Preferred Flowers
Chicago, IL
preferred

Photography

Sprung Photo
Chicago, IL
Worked here 1x
LaCour Images
Chicago, IL
preferred

Experiential Design

HMR Designs
Chicago, IL
preferred
Maison du Prince
Chicago, IL
preferred

AV Rental & Production

BlackOak Technical Productions
Chicago, IL
preferred
Sound Investment AV
Chicago, IL
preferred

Entertainment

Magnificent Events
Naperville, IL
preferred

Transportation & Parking

Signature Transportation Group
Arlington Heights, IL
preferred

Tenting

Partytime-HDO Productions, Inc.
Chicago, IL
preferred

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