Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Show Phone
www.msichicago.org
Capacity: 12,000 people

About Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Dine beside a World War II German submarine. Stand inside a 40-foot tornado. Mingle below historic aircraft. Celebrate the sweet things in a classic ice cream parlor. Griffin MSI is the largest science museum in the Western hemisphere and is housed in the only remaining structure from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. With thousands of exhibits, artifacts and “wow” moments that last a lifetime, Griffin MSI is the premier destination for unique and engaging special events – we have events down to a science.
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Event Pricing

Venue Pricing (Prior to food)
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Attendees: 100-12000 | $1,500 - $15,000 /event
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Strolling Reception Menu
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Attendees: 100-12000 | $60 - $150 /person
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Plated Dinner Menu
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Attendees: 100-1200 | $65 - $100 /person
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Bar Packages
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Attendees: 100-12000 | $12 - $23 /hour
Pricing for weddings and parties only

Event Spaces

Entire Museum
Entire Museum
Maximum Capacity: 12000
General Event Space

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Rotunda
Rotunda
Maximum Capacity: 5500
Ballroom

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U-505 Submarine
U-505 Submarine
Maximum Capacity: 700
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Henry Crown Space Center
Henry Crown Space Center
Maximum Capacity: 300
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Entry Hall
Entry Hall
Maximum Capacity: 600
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Rosenwald Room
Rosenwald Room
Maximum Capacity: 130
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Additional Event Spaces

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Recommendations

Treat Meeting Attendees to a Unique Experience at the Museum Of Science and Industry - An Eventective User from Chicago, Illinois

Most people don't think of a museum when they're planning a meeting or event, but the Museum Of Science and Industry is a great place to consider hosting your gathering. First, it's located about 10 minutes from downtown Chicago, right off of Lake Shore Drive at 57th Street. Last year, I attended a conference at the museum. The sounds system was great and so was the food. There were two choices for meals: chicken and beef. I had the chicken and it was delicious. The food was probably the best thing about holding the meeting there. By the way, it was an evening meeting. It's important to note that you probably cannot have a daytime meeting there because the museum is open during that time. I drove when I attended the meeting, and I parked in the underground lot. There was no parking fee because I was attending the event. The other nice thing about the parking is that you won't have to worry about being exposed to the weather during a cold Chicago winter. In terms of the actual assistance during the meeting, the food servers and a tech person was on hand to make sure that everything went smoothly. As compared with other venues in the area, my boss said that it was about 20% more expensive. However, I think it was worth it because all of our guests were very impressed. They were able to see the different exhibits in the area where the meeting was held, so it was a lot more interesting that sitting in a giant meeting room or banquet hall with no directions. The museum is also accessible via public transportation and cabs in case everyone isn't driving. All in all, I would definitely recommend The Museum of Science and Industry as a meeting place in the Chicago area.

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Neighborhood
  1. East Hyde Park
Venue Types
  1. Museum
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • On-Site Catering Service
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 12000
  • Number of Event/Function Spaces: 10
  • Special Features: Complimentary parking for evening events.
  • Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 5,000