General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 4500
Gleaming white marble, vaulted ceilings, and gracious columns set the stage for a spectacular event.
Stanley Field Hall is a premier Chicago event space, with iconic features everywhere your guests look: African elephants prepared by famed taxidermist Carl Akeley, flying pterosaurs, fossil-filled marble floors, and our (literally) biggest attraction, Máximo the Titanosaur.
This expansive hall can accommodate a wide range of events—wedding, galas, and more. Customize your event by making use of the second floor balcony or, weather permitting, outdoor terraces and other adjoining spaces. You can also encourage guests' curiosity with exclusive access to our ongoing or temporary exhibitions.
Our dedicated event staff will guide you through the planning process for a perfect event, from catering and furnishings to A/V and spectacular lighting to set the mood.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 1500 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 1400 People
Reception
Capacity: 4500 People
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 2000
Cocktail and dine under the stars as you marvel at the breathtaking views of Chicago’s skyline and Lake Michigan. The Field Museum’s terrace(s) accommodate 250 for dinner or up to 1000 for receptions
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 1500 People
Reception
Capacity: 2000 People
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 300
This open, flexible space can be transformed into a number of experiences for you and your guests: reception-style cocktails, elegant seated dinners, intimate seating for conversation, or a beautifully lit dance floor.
The East Atrium and Pavilion offer guests an easy, accessible entrance from the east side of the museum and features a dazzling glass ceiling suited to both sunny daytime events or evenings under the stars.
Guests can also enjoy complimentary access to our permanent exhibition Inside Ancient Egypt—a perennial visitor favorite—for the duration of your event.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 200 People
Reception
Capacity: 300 People
Dedicated to the generous donors of The Field Museum and previously used only for internal events, this room, located on the main floor, consists of its own reception area, private bathrooms and kitchen. The room has a floor to ceiling fireplace, large crystal chandelier and both South and East facing views. Full dinner seating is available for 100.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Theater
| Maximum Capacity: 700
The James Simpson Theatre is a premier venue perfect for large corporate and other professional gatherings. Guests can enter through our West Entrance, adjacent to theatre.
Classic architectural elements, including Doric columns, ornate recessed ceiling, carved moldings, and chandeliers meet the latest in presentation technology. Equip your presentations and lectures with HD- and 3D-quality video and full-cinema surround sound.
The theatre is part of the Rita and John Canning Conference Center. When combined with the Montgomery Ward Lecture Hall and other classrooms, this space can accommodate up to 700 event attendees.
An inviting foyer in the adjoining West Lobby is also available for registration, receptions, food service, and other uses during your rental.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 150 People
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 700 People
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 10000
The Field Museum offers the ability to use the entire Museum for your special event for groups up to 7500 guests.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Reception
Capacity: 10000 People