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Price range: $25,000 - $60,000 Price range: $20,000 - $50,000
Couples usually spend $35,000 Couples usually spend $30,000
Reception
$7,000 starting price
Bar service
$40 per person
Reception
$5,500 starting price
Bar service
$40 per person
These prices are available for the months of May through October. These prices are available for the months of November through April.

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Unique aesthetic style
Quality catering
Guests comfort
Amenities

About

On WeddingWire since 2017

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is an art gallery in the Chicago, Illinois area. Couples will find a modern city venue at this museum with stunning architecture and romantic indoor and outdoor spaces. They're located right off of the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago, nearby countless hotels for guest accommodations.


Facilities and Capacity
With an ever-changing backdrop of modern art, this venue welcomes up to 230 guests. Couples celebrating at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago can exchange vows out on the lawn or terrace. Inside, couples will find creative and unique spaces in which to take photographs, and an atrium for hosting their reception. The atrium's large windows and modern grey color pallet lend it to a variety of wedding styles and decor.

Services Offered
The venue’s staff help couples plan their sophisticated event at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. They offer the following services for couples on their big day:

  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Outside vendors
  • Parking
  • Setup
  • Wireless internet


Cuisine
The venue offers full in-house bar services and on-site catering. The catering team offers the following styles and services:

  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Family style
  • French service
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Outside cake
  • Plated
  • Servers
  • Stations
  • Tastings


Other Services
This artistic venue also hosts bridal showers, engagement parties and rehearsal dinners for couples.

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

5,500.00

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Clean Up
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$40

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

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
14 Reviews
95% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.7/5 14 reviews
Google
4.4/5 5695 reviews
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Jacqueline Sent on 05/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Magical MCA Wedding

Our wedding was a dream! The team, Mary & Katie, at the MCA were super responsive and easy to work with. A huge plus is the museum takes care of so much (food, bar, table settings) that we didn't have to juggle many additional vendors. The Commons area is already perfect for cocktails and dancing with the ceiling installation. The food was INCREDIBLE. What a memorable & magical wedding night at one of my favorite places in Chicago. Thank you MCA!
Z
Zak Sent on 06/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Mary is luminary. I loved her.
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Bridget Sent on 12/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We loved our reception at the MCA - the venue and catering teams worked hard to make it exactly what we were looking for. Our guests were blown away by the uniqueness of the venue, as well as the convenience to the nearby hotels. We were able to have the wedding of our dreams! Highly recommended!
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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago frequently asked questions

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Clean Up
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Tables
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in value and 4.5 in average response time.

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