Morse Genius Chicago Room at Chicago History Museum

Event Space in a Museum · Private space

1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614 –
Sedgwick (Loop-bound) (0.4 mi)

About this space

Sip cocktails next to one of Chicago's first "L" cars. Dance the night away against a backdrop of Lincoln Park's lush gardens and the glittering lights of the city skyline.

Tucked along the grounds of Lincoln Park, steps from the lake and a short cab ride from downtown, the Chicago History Museum offers a variety of spaces that can be used for corporate events, daytime meetings, cocktail receptions, reunions, or just about any type of event.


Event offers and packages

Wedding Offers

Sunday Evening
$6000 total
Evening rentals include use of the Minow Lobby, Robinson Gallery, Morse Genius Chicago Room, Uihlein Plaza and private bridal suite from 6PM-12AM (6 hours).



Daytime Rentals include use of the Chicago Room, Uihlein Plaza and private bridal suite from 10AM-1:30PM (3.5 hours).



*All rentals include building security, coat check personnel, janitorial services, and a member of the special events staff on-site from set-up to break-down.
Friday Evening
$7000 total
Evening rentals include use of the Minow Lobby, Robinson Gallery, Morse Genius Chicago Room, Uihlein Plaza and private bridal suite from 6PM-12AM (6 hours).



Daytime Rentals include use of the Chicago Room, Uihlein Plaza and private bridal suite from 10AM-1:30PM (3.5 hours).



*All rentals include building security, coat check personnel, janitorial services, and a member of the special events staff on-site from set-up to break-down.
Saturday Evening
$9500 total
Evening rentals include use of the Minow Lobby, Robinson Gallery, Morse Genius Chicago Room, Uihlein Plaza and private bridal suite from 6PM-12AM (6 hours).



Daytime Rentals include use of the Chicago Room, Uihlein Plaza and private bridal suite from 10AM-1:30PM (3.5 hours).



*All rentals include building security, coat check personnel, janitorial services, and a member of the special events staff on-site from set-up to break-down.

Prices

Sunday
Closed
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Monday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $750 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $750 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $750 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $750 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $750 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $750 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $750 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $750 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $750 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $750 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $750 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $750 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 600
Dining
up to 310
Theatre
up to 228
Cabaret
up to 260
Classroom
up to 91

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue doesn’t provide alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

no smoking

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

CHM’s mission—to share Chicago’s stories, serving as a hub of scholarship and learning, inspiration, and civic engagement—is the foundation of the Museum’s programs and events, exhibitions, educational initiatives, publications, and collecting activities that touch the lives of all Chicagoans and help them make meaningful and personal connections to history.


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