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The Chicago History Museum is a historic wedding venue located in Chicago, Illinois. A stone's throw from Lake Michigan, surrounded by the luscious greenery of Lincoln Park, this venue is ideally located for all nuptial celebrations. Boasting timeless décor and coupled with breathtaking views of the city's skyline, this event space marries old with new, providing an unforgettable wedding experience.

Facilities and Capacity

The Chicago History Museum can comfortably accommodate up to 800 guests in its several event spaces. The high ceilings, expansive windows, and vast rooms create an open and welcoming atmosphere where guests can eat, drink, and socialize in comfort. During the warmer months, couples may wed and celebrate in the Outdoor Plaza, where guests can enjoy cocktail hour under the Windy City's sun. Later, dinner is served in the Chicago Room, where stylish and modern décor infuses the space. What's more, the venue is just a short drive from downtown Chicago, so guests can explore the beautiful city after the celebrations have ceased.

Services Offered

The Chicago History Museum has a dedicated team on hand to assist in the smooth running of every wedding event. The venue has an on-site wedding coordinator that ensures that all aspects of the event are executed flawlessly. On the day, the couple-of-honor is invited to the wedding suites available, offering solace ahead of the celebratory hustle and bustle. The wheelchair-accessible venue also provides event rentals such as lighting and sound to enhance the entertainment experience, keeping guests on their feet all night.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Clean Up
Set Up

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
41 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
100% Recommended by couples
Ally W
Ally W. Sent on 01/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding venue experience!!

My husband and I had our absolute dream wedding at the Chicago History Museum! We could not have been happier with our choice to work with the wonderful people at CHM for our wedding day! Erika, Anna and Lynette are an absolute dream team. From our first tour to our big day, they were there every step of the way to help answer questions and put our minds at ease, ensuring that our day would go as smoothly as possible, and it absolutely did. They were all an absolute pleasure to work with, and on top of that, CHM is an absolutely gorgeous venue for a wedding. From the chandelier in the lobby, to the exhibit you can choose to have open during cocktail hour, to the beautiful floors and walls and stained glass in the Morse Genius Chicago Room, the Chicago History Museum offers such a beautiful backdrop for such an important and celebratory day. The bridal suite was a great space to regroup in, in between events, and the grand set of stairs off the back of the museum offered the perfect space for our first look and portraits. Thank you to the team at Chicago History Museum for everything!!
Roxanna
Roxanna P. Sent on 07/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

CHM is an amazing venue for a wedding

Our wedding was so magical at CHM. The outdoor plaza, robinson gallery, and Chicago room were perfect and absolutely gorgeous. CHM also handles the bar and some equipment which made it really easy, and in general, they are a very easy vendor to work with. Specifically, Erika is who we were working with and was so helpful! We knew we were in great hands when we started working with her but especially at the final walkthrough when it was clear she had everything dialed in. As expected, everything went swimmingly the day of. We recommend doing your wedding at CHM!
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Ranana D. Sent on 07/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Jewish Wedding at Chicago History Museum

The Chicago History Museum, and particularly Erika, facilitated our beautiful and extremely joyful wedding. Our guests are still telling us how much they loved the venue, including how beautiful it was and how much fun they had exploring the galleries. Our wedding happened to be on an extremely rainy day, and we are extremely appreciative of the Museum's excellent rain plan. We appreciate how professional, communicative, and supportive Erika was during the wedding planning process. We had a traditional Jewish wedding and the museum had great space for a tisch, bedeken, chuppah, and reception - and great dance floor space for simcha dancing! The Museum was an integral part in making our wedding day a beautiful one (even in a deluge) - thank you.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

Team

Erika Johnson
Erika Johnson
Special Events Manager

Erika has worked with many wonderful CHM couples since April 2016. She can't wait to work with you on your big day!

Lorelei Kroulaidis
Lorelei Kroulaidis
Director of Special Events

Lorelei is a long-time wedding pro and is eager to work to on your wedding! She prides herself on her attention to detail and taking a personal interest in each and every couple.

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Chicago History Museum frequently asked questions

Chicago History Museum includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Clean Up
  • Set Up
The bar service starting price at Chicago History Museum includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Chicago History Museum for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
Chicago History Museum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Chicago History Museum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Chicago History Museum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
Chicago History Museum offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Chicago History Museum is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.

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