Planning an Event
Whether you are hosting a corporate cocktail reception throughout the entire Museum, a holiday dinner in our Rotunda space, a wedding reception in the Lagoon area, a summer picnic on the front lawn, our on-site event planners will work with you on every detail.
Classic Wedding Package Plated Dinner
One Hour Reception
Enjoy a selection of four items from the displayed hors d'oeuvres and/or butler-passed hors d'oeuvres
Four-Hour Open Bar
Standard brands house wine, liquor and spirits, beers, juices and soft drinks
- Champagne toast
- Three-course gourmet plated dinner
- Wine service during dinner
- Coffee service
- Custom wedding cake or choice of dessert
- White garden chairs, white imperial stripe floor length linen, white imperial stripe napkin, elegant candle scape centerpiece
- Complimentary one-year anniversary gift
- Two general admission passes to the Museum of Science and Industry and lunch for two in the Museum restaurant
Inquire with our Special Events office at (773) 753-2583 for menu details and pricing.
Classic Wedding Package Strolling Buffet Dinner
One Hour Reception
Enjoy a selection of four items from the displayed hors d'oeuvres and/or butler-passed hors d'oeuvres
Four-Hour Open Bar
Standard brands house wine, liquor and spirits, beers, juices and soft drinks
- Champagne toast
- Three-course gourmet plated dinner
- Wine service during dinner
- Coffee service
- Custom wedding cake or choice of dessert
- White garden chairs, white imperial stripe floor-length inen, white imperial stripe napkin, elegant candle scape centerpiece
- Complimentary one-year anniversary gift
- Two General Admission passes to the Museum of Science and Industry and lunch for two in the Museum restaurant
Inquire with our Special Events office at (773) 753-2583 for menu details and pricing.
Premier Wedding Package Plated Dinner
One Hour Reception
Enjoy a selection of five items from the displayed hors d’oeuvres and/or butler-passed hors d’oeuvres including one chef-attended station
Four-Hour Open Bar
Premium brands house wine, liquor and spirits, beers, juices and soft drinks
- Champagne toast
- Four-course gourmet sit-down dinner
- Wine service during dinner
- Coffee service
- Custom wedding cake and choice of dessert
- Gold or silver Versailles chairs, Ivory Chopin Floor Length Linen, Ivory Chopin Napkin, elegant floral centerpiece
- Late night snack table
- Complimentary one-year anniversary gift
- Museum of Science and Industry Bachelor of Science Family Membership for Bride and Groom
Inquire with our Special Events office at (773) 753-2583 for menu details and pricing.
Premier Wedding Package Strolling Buffet Dinner
One Hour Reception
Enjoy a selection of five items from the displayed hors d’oeuvres and/or butler-passed hors d’oeuvres including one chef-attended station
Four Hour Open Bar
Premium brands house wine, liquor and spirits, beers, juices and soft drinks
- Tray-passed champagne and wine
Strolling buffet dinner - Five stations from the buffet options
- Coffee service
- Custom wedding cake and choice of dessert station
- Gold or silver Versailles chairs, Ivory Chopin Floor Length Linen, Ivory Chopin Napkin, elegant floral centerpiece
- Late-night snack table
- Complimentary one-year anniversary gift
- Museum of Science and Industry Bachelor of Science Family Membership for Bride and Groom
Inquire with our Special Events office at (773) 753-2583 for menu details and pricing.
- Museum Hours
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- Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
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Smart Home: Green + Wired
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The Glass Experience
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Exploring the Collection: Photographs by Terry Evans
Terry Evans explores some of Chicago’s hidden treasures—found in the Museum's collection.
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The Plan of Chicago
Professor Carl Smith presents a lecture on the Burnham Plan and architect Daniel Burnham.
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