Host Your Event at the Museum

The MBC offers one of Chicago’s most unique, interactive spaces ideal for receptions, dinners, private events, holiday parties, screenings and media events. Guests can enjoy the museum’s exhibits while celebrating in style. Be ready for fun, photographs, and a memorable event.

Audience gathered at a conference, sitting and standing, clapping and smiling, with large screens of speakers on stage in the background.

Capacity


350 maximum guests for a reception

250 maximum seated guests

150 maximum seating for Studio 6A Stage

Catering Partners:

Salad and breakfast toppings on a table with plates, silverware, and sauces.

Add Meetings, mixers, and everything between — always perfectly served.

Slices of cooked prime rib with a dark sauce, accompanied by roasted carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, and a small side salad with greens and purple microgreens on a white plate.

A Chicago icon serving Italian-American classics, prime steaks, and crowd favorites for your event.

Close-up of small cheeseburgers wrapped in white paper with French fries on the side.

Signature burgers, crispy chicken, and golden fries made to satisfy every crowd.

A cheeseburger with tomato, lettuce, and grilled patty, served with a side of bread roll on checkered paper.

Cozy café serving house-made pies, biscuit sandwiches, and breakfast/brunch favorites.

Group of six diverse people taking a selfie together in front of a vibrant, rainbow-colored backdrop, smiling and making peace signs.

Rental Fees


Corporate receptions (up to 4hrs):

$4,000

Nonprofit events (up to 4 hrs):

$3,500

Private celebrations/dinners (up to 5 hrs):

$4,500

Meetings/Seminars (up to 3 hours):

$2,500

Event Manager (required):

$350

Additional services, available for an extra fee, include security, AV and technical assistance, advanced event management, setup and teardown, Wi-Fi, and more

Contact our events staff for availability

Email: mmariner@museum.tv

Call: 312-245-8200

Thank you to our ongoing partnership & sponsors: