Museum Wedding Venues in Illinois
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The Terrace at RPL
Rockford, ILDiscover Chicagoland's most coveted wedding secret—The Terrace at Rockford Public Library. Perched atop our...Read more award-winning, architecturally stunning Main Library, this exclusive venue offers an unparalleled setting for couples with discerning taste. The Terrace at RPL presents a rare opportunity to...
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Halim Time & Glass Museum
(17)· Evanston, ILHalim Time & Glass Museum is a wedding venue located in Evanston, Illinois. This elegant museum is home to hundreds of...Read more historical timepieces, stained glass masterpieces, and artwork from around the world. The museum is pet-friendly and offers a range of versatile spaces so you can turn your dream...
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The Field Museum
(3)· Chicago, ILSip champagne on our terrace overlooking Lake Michigan. Dance under the shadowed silhouette of Máximo the Titanosaur....Read more Pose for photos in front of an Egyptian mastaba. Celebrate with your guests amid millions of artifacts and specimens—and invite them to explore the exhibitions while they take a...
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International Museum of Surgical Science
(4)· Chicago, ILLocated in Chicago, Illinois, the International Museum of Surgical Science is a historic lakefront mansion and museum...Read more venue that hosts weddings and other remarkable occasions. This luxurious building offers a sumptuous backdrop for milestone events. You can hold your wedding celebrations in a truly...
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Chicago Sports Museum
(1)· Chicago, ILThe Chicago Sports Museum provides a unique wedding venue for couples in Chicago. An ideal venue for sports fans and...Read more Chicago lovers alike, the museum provides interactive exhibits, private rooms and lake views. Your guests will love the opportunity to visit the museum and celebrate your marriage at...
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Chicago History Museum
(44)· Chicago, ILThe Chicago History Museum is a historic wedding venue located in Chicago, Illinois. A stone's throw from Lake Michigan,...Read more 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...
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The Art Center Highland Park
(1)· Highland Park, ILThe Art Center Highland Park is an iconic institution in Highland Park, Illinois on Chicago's north shore that makes a...Read more marvelous wedding venue. This property is located less than a half-hour drive north of Chicago, less than 1 mile from the lake, and easily accessible by Metra commuter rail. A...
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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
(17)· Chicago, ILThe Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is an art gallery in the Chicago, Illinois area. Couples will find a modern city...Read more 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...
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Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
(22)· Chicago, ILReserve a front row seat to the universe in one of the museum’s two domed theaters, enjoy a selection of self-directed...Read more and staff-facilitated activities, explore 60,000 square feet of exhibitions, and see the sky as you never have before through the Doane Observatory’s research-quality...
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Shedd Aquarium
(7)· Chicago, ILSince its opening in 1930, Shedd Aquarium has ranked among the world’s leading aquariums, and it’s the No. 1 cultural...Read more attraction and “must-sea” destination in Chicago. Discover another side of Shedd—as the incomparable locale for your next corporate or special event. Encounter unbelievable animals...
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Ellwood House Museum
Dekalb, ILThe Ellwood House Museum is a lovely victorian mansion located in the heart of DeKalb, IL. Inside, crystal chandeliers...Read more sparkle, gilt mirrors shine, and antique woodwork gleams. Built by barbed wire millionaire Isaac L. Ellwood in 1879, the mansion remains with its original furnishings just as when...
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Womanspace, Inc.
(1)· Rockford, ILWomanspace sits on seven acres tucked away in a residential area in northeast Rockford. Away from the hustle, bustle and...Read more sounds of the metro areas, our campus holds a main building, art studio, pavilion, gardens, pine forest and the largest labyrinth in northern Illinois. We have many beautiful...
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
(1)· Springfield, ILWe provide thoughtful planning to assist couples in creating lasting memories as they begin their history together as...Read more one. Our beautiful venues are the perfect setting for your wedding celebration. NEW: We are available for wedding ceremonies. The Lincoln Atrium in the Library can accommodate up to...
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Lyric Opera of Chicago
(1)· Chicago, ILKnown as one of Chicago’s most prestigious and historic landmarks, the Lyric Opera House also provides soon-to-be-wed...Read more couples with a showstopping venue for their wedding day. Channel the drama of the opera with a ceremony or reception in the Ardis Krainik Theatre, complete with expansive stage,...
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Rockford Art Museum
Rockford, ILAbout Rockford Art Museum is two floors of beautiful, open gallery space with revolving exhibitions from the Permanent...Read more Collection and thoughtfully selected modern art from renowned artists. Located along the Rock River, inside the Riverfront Museum Park building in downtown Rockford, the museum...
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Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
(1)· Rockford, ILNicholas Conservatory & Gardens is a wedding venue located in Rockford, Illinois. This event space is the third largest...Read more conservatory in the state and provides stunning indoor and outdoor backdrops for your wedding photos. Couples hosting their celebration here are guaranteed memories to be treasured...
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Pearl Paint, Sip, and Hip
Chicago, ILPearl Paint and Sip is a modern wedding venue in Chicago, Illinois that caters to small weddings and other special...Read more occasions. This venue provides a gorgeous and trendy space with contemporary art and decor that provides a stunning backdrop for photos and a wonderful ambiance for your event. Not only...
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Genesee Theatre
(8)· Waukegan, ILVOTED BEST VENUE ON TLC'S FOUR WEDDINGS! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! The Genesee Theatre offers a number...Read more of beautiful locations for ceremonies and receptions. Nestled near the shore of Lake Michigan, The Genesee Theatre is Lake County’s premier setting for weddings, banquets, concerts,...
