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Chicago’s Most Unique Wedding Venue

Dine beside a World War II German submarine. Stand inside a 40-foot tornado. Mingle below a historic aircraft. Steps from Lake Michigan and minutes from downtown, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is a spectacular venue your guests will never forget. Our inspired culinary and special events teams will customize your entire experience, from handcrafted cocktails, innovative cuisine, and decadent desserts. We have events down to a science!


The Museum’s special event professionals will work with you to create a memorable experience for your special day. Your personal event coordinator will guide you through the planning process step-by-step, ensuring all the details are executed to perfection.

All special events include:

  • Complimentary underground, direct-access parking for evening events
  • Complimentary coat check
  • Guides and exhibit staff
  • Event security
  • Facility staff

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$3,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$21

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

75

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Museum
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
December

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The Museum of Science and Industry frequently asked questions

The Museum of Science and Industry includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Set Up
The Museum of Science and Industry includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Museum of Science and Industry includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Museum of Science and Industry for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
  • Waterfront
The Museum of Science and Industry offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Museum of Science and Industry offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
The Museum of Science and Industry offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Museum of Science and Industry offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment

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