Glessner House

Historic Building

1800 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
Cermak-McCormick Place (63rd-bound) (0.4 mi)

Spaces for hire at Glessner House

Coach House
Function Room
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Private space
70 seats
125 standing
Book 5 hr. minimum
Looking for a unique space for your next event? The Coach House offers 1,778 square feet of versatile space accommodating up to 125 guests. Once the Glessners’ stables and carriage house, this open area features historic details and includes access to the adjacent Courtyard. With Wi-Fi, ethernet connections, a 65” TV/monitor, and ADA-accessible f...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from $500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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Dining Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
18 seats
29 standing
Book 5 hr. minimum
Searching for a historic place for your next dining party? The Dining Room at Glessner House offers 485 square feet of space on the museum’s first floor. Overlooking the Courtyard through a curved bay of windows, this furnished room includes a reproduction of the Glessners’ original oak dining table, seating up to 18 guests. Hardwood floors and per...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from $500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Enquire now

Explore other spaces in the area

1800 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
Cermak-McCormick Place (63rd-bound) (0.4 mi)

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $500 hire fee per hour
Coach House
11:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $500 hire fee per hour
Dining Room
11:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $500 hire fee per hour
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $500 hire fee per hour
Coach House
11:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $500 hire fee per hour
Dining Room
11:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $500 hire fee per hour
Saturday
11:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $500 hire fee per hour
Coach House
11:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $500 hire fee per hour
Dining Room
11:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $500 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago

Facilities and catering options

Up to 125
standing
Up to 70
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol

About Glessner House

Glessner House, located at 1800 S Prairie Ave in Chicago, IL, is a historic Gilded Age mansion and museum renowned as one of the city’s oldest buildings. Visitors can enjoy tours that highlight original artifacts and family history, along with events and educational programs. The venue offers indoor and outdoor spaces for hire, making it a versatile destination for special occasions.

The venue is mostly wheelchair accessible, including ADA-compliant bathrooms. For convenience, a paid 30-car parking lot is available three blocks west of the house.

FAQ

At Glessner House, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
  • Paid parking is available on-site: 30 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Glessner House is located at 1800 South Prairie Avenue, in the Loop district of Chicago. The nearest metro station is Cermak-McCormick Place (63rd-bound).

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