CONTENTS 10 REASONS TO MEET EXPLORE CHOOSE CHICAGO IS HERE TO HELP 10 REASONS TO ATTEND CONVENTION FACILITIES WHAT’S NEW FEATURED PARTNERS FESTIVALS & EVENTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS RESOURCES ONLY IN CHICAGO SPOTLIGHTS AFTER-HOURS GROUP TOURS DINING IN CHICAGO’S SPECIAL NEIGHBORHOODS EVENT VENUES MEET WELL MUSEUMS With its variety of event spaces, including an outdoor plaza and theatre, and proximity to local treasures, the Chicago History Museum provides a unique setting for 10 to 1,500 guests. From a lush garden and outdoor terrace to a former stock exchange trading room, the various event venues at the Art Institute of Chicago can accommodate up to 500 seated guests. With its entire colorful aquatic world as your backdrop, the Shedd Aquarium provides venue space for 100 to 1,600 guests for seated dinners and lively strolling receptions. Overlooking the Chicago River, the two-level Chicago Architecture Center features a spacious atrium lobby and several galleries accommodating 300 guests. Offering one-of-a-kind views inside and out, the Museum of Science and Industry can seat up to 1,500 guests. Its eco-friendly, free-standing Smart Home seats 40 for dinner or up to 300 reception style. The new Museum Garden offers breathtaking views of the city’s skyline and Lake Michigan for up to 600 seated guests and 1,600 for receptions. The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center , the nation’s oldest independent African American museum, can accommodate up to 450 guests seated, 800 standing. The museum showcases exhibits with themes such as the civil rights movement in Chicago. Located on Michigan Avenue, the American Writers Museum is a fascinating interactive museum offering event space for groups from 20 to 250 guests. Small private group tours are available. PRIVATE EVENT SPACES Situated on the Chicago River, The Old Post Art Institute of Chicago Revel Motor Row Find even more exciting venue and entertainment ideas. LEFT TO RIGHT: ABEL ARCINIEGA; REVEL MOTOR ROW
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