Host an Event
When you host an event at the Museum, your guests will be inspired by a myriad of vibrant and interactive exhibits. It’s not necessary to invent a theme, there are plenty from which to choose.
- Spaces
- The Museum's exceptional spaces and exhibits provide dramatic and fun surroundings, with an added dimension of interactivity.
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- Planning
- We've got the "little things" down to a science; the essence and style of your event will be embodied in everything we do including table settings, lighting, floral arrangements, room decor and entertainment.
- Catering
- The Museum's in-house caterer, Sodexo USA, provides catering, event-planning services and unique dining themes for the Museum.
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- Signature Events
- Our event planning staff has created a number of themed events to "wow" and inspire.
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Inquiries
Our expert event planners will work with you through the entire event process.
Call (773) 753-2583, and ask for your personal event planner.
For more information fill out the form below and one of our event planners will contact you.
- Museum Hours
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- extended hours through September 6:
- Daily: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
Video Tour of Event Spaces
Take a video walk-through of the Museum's unique interior spaces.
- Happening Now
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Smart Home: Green + Wired
Chicago's greenest home re-opens with a fresh look and new technology.
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Hubble
Take an unprecedented voyage through distant galaxies with the first space-based observatory.
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Legends of Flight
Soar along with pilots in search of the "ultimate flying experience."
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- Coming Soon
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Jim Henson's Fantastic World Member Preview
A private viewing night for members to experience this new exhibit.
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Jim Henson's Fantastic World [COMING SOON]
A rare peek into the imagination of this brilliant artist, puppeteer and filmmaker.
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Member Day Trip: DuPage County Coroner [SOLD OUT]
Go inside the DuPage County Coroner’s Office to learn how forensic science helps solve crimes.
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about the museum
Opened in 1933, the oldest science Museum of its kind in the Western Hemisphere attracts approximately 2 million visitors per year.