Our space. Your perfect day.
Sip champagne on our terrace overlooking Lake Michigan. Dance under the shadowed silhouette of Máximo the Titanosaur. 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 break from drinks and dancing.
Our variety of spaces accommodate as few as 10 and up to more than 1,000 guests, safety guidelines permitting: Celebrate outdoors with a ceremony on the terrace or cocktails in the Rice Native Plant Gardens, or transform the museum’s iconic Stanley Field Hall or East Atrium for your dream wedding.
Ready to start planning? Contact us today.
Customize your event with locations throughout our architecturally stunning space for each part of your wedding.
© Julia Franzosa INC
Museum Campus offers panoramic views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan for your ceremony, al fresco cocktails, and unforgettable photos.
Averyhouse
A Field Museum wedding makes for truly timeless photos with SUE the T. rex and other unique exhibition settings.
Kristin La Voie Photography
Work with our approved vendors on the big stuff—and the unique touches you’ll remember for years.
Studio This Is
The Field's team immediately made us feel at ease and confident they could handle all of our big plans. Our day went off without a hitch! I love that we can visit the museum on anniversaries and be brought back to our favorite day.
Brittanie Navarro, Bride
The Field Museum is one of my favorite venues to host an event in Chicago. While the building itself sets a beautifully elegant tone, the event staff is fabulous to work with—it is an absolute pleasure every time.
Marina Birch, Birch Design Studio
Personalize your wedding
We’ve done this a few times. Our experienced staff is here to support you and your wedding planner, from your first site visit to the moment your last guests leave, tuckered out from a night of dancing and celebration. Our approved vendors are carefully selected and knowledgeable about our space. Whether your style is understated, elegant florals or over-the-top geek chic, our vendors will help you customize an event that’s 100% you.
The Field Museum provides all alcoholic beverages used in conjunction with any event held at the Museum. We offer a variety of beverage packages and a wine list, both with eco-friendly options. Your approved caterer will provide bar service, including setup, mixers, sodas, ice, glassware, and service staff. Consumption bars and donated liquor are not allowed.
Want a look that’s “modern elegance meets natural history”? Our vendors have you covered.
Kristin La Voie Photography
The Field Museum offers one-of-a-kind backdrops, inside and out. In addition to hosting ceremonies, we offer standalone photography sessions.
J. Brown Photography
Photography sessions
Create memories that will last a lifetime with a stop at the Field Museum for your wedding, engagement, or celebration photography. Our photography packages include two hours to enjoy stunning settings for up to 20 participants on your perfect day!
Photo packages start at $900 for daytime and $1200 for evenings.
A few of our favorite weddings
- Classic Elegant Chicago Field Museum Wedding (Strictly Weddings)
- Lauren and Norm at the Field Museum (Victoria Sprung Photography)
- A Magical Night at the Museum (Birch Design Studio)
- Stunning Fall Wedding in Stanley Field Hall (Amor in Motion Films)
- Flowers and Fossils: A Gorgeous Ceremony & Reception (Smiling Toad Productions)
We absolutely love working with the events team at the Field Museum. Not only is it an iconic and beautiful Chicago venue, but the event team makes it easy for our clients and us! They are professional, efficient, and committed to providing the best service.
Lauren, Allison, Bridget, Carolyn, and Andrea, LK Events
The account managers are accommodating and communicative. They truly care about making the experience for both client and vendor partners as easy as possible and are never too busy to walk you through details to make sure your event goes off without a hitch!
Michelle Kurinec, Lola Event Productions
