Venue Rentals

Imagine your event at a Chicago venue with one-of-a-kind views, inside and out.

Choose a special event venue with a little history

Whether you’re throwing a micro wedding or planning a corporate private event, choose the Field Museum for an unforgettable experience at a historic venue.

From outdoor terraces and spacious Stanley Field Hall, to intimate atrium and theater spaces, we have a place to suit groups of any size and occasions of every type.

North Terrace photo by Kehoe Designs.

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  • Máximo the Titanosaur, fossil-filled floors, and the elephants add to your memorable event decor in Stanley Field Hall.

    Kehoe Designs

  • Outdoor spaces offer beautiful settings three seasons out of the year.

  • A Field Museum wedding makes for truly timeless photos with SUE the T. rex and other unique exhibition settings.

    Kristin La Voie Photography

  • The Field Museum has a wide ranges of event spaces available for groups of every size.

  • Welcome guests to an all-season space with a gracious glass atrium ceiling

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Choose from a variety of event spaces

As home to the world’s largest dinosaur, we have plenty of space to host your event. With nearly half a million square feet in the museum, we have indoor locations to fit your event and comfort level. We also have several terraces and garden spaces. These outdoor spaces offer beautiful settings three seasons out of the year—views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan included!

Please note that the Field Museum follows city and state guidelines for allowable gathering sizes.

Support the Field Museum and the planet

All Field Museum events support our work and mission. We care deeply about our impact on the planet—our building is LEED Gold certified—and are eager to work alongside our event hosts to pursue their conservation goals, too.

The Field Museum and our vendors offer many ways for event organizers to dial up their own sustainability efforts through eco-friendly bar packages, locally sourced food purveyors, floral arrangements using native plants, and more. 

Choose your desired impact—even a zero waste event—and we and our vendors will help you make it happen.

What type of event are you interested in?

Customize your event

Our dedicated staff will work closely with you to create the event of your dreams, from choosing the right space and partnering with the best vendors to putting the finishing touches on your event decor and making sure everything goes off without a hitch.

Start planning today—view our approved vendors, beverage packages, and more below. Please account for more time for the delivery of wine, beverages, and other goods due to shipment slow downs and continued labor shortages.

Or, explore a turnkey option for a memorable event made easy.

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Prefer a conversation or have questions? You can reach our team at events@fieldmuseum.org. Otherwise, request a proposal and we'll get back to you soon.

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