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The Field Museum

1400 South Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605 Telephone: 312.665.7600 Fax: 312.665.7601 Web: www.fieldmuseum.org/specialevents

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Chicago’s most elegant, exciting, and dynamic setting. Unique and dazzling event and meeting spaces for groups of 25 to 15,000 including Stanley Field Hall & Balcony, with white marble interiors, skylight vaulted ceilings, and stately columns; James Simpson Theatre, which accommodates 700 in plush velvet seating; and the terrace, with views of Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago. Permanent and traveling exhibitions make each visit a new experience!

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PHOTO GALLERY

Stanley Field Hall, Photo Courtesy of Michael Kardas Photography - Photo by The Field Museum

Stanley Field Hall, Photo Courtesy of Michael Kardas Photography
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Stanley Field Hall, Designs by Botanicals © Photo courtesy Botanicals - Photo by The Field Museum

Stanley Field Hall, Designs by Botanicals © Photo courtesy Botanicals
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Stanley Field Hall, Décor by Kehoe Designs, Photo Courtesy of Chris Erbach - Photo by The Field Museum

Stanley Field Hall, Décor by Kehoe Designs, Photo Courtesy of Chris Erbach
Photo: The Field Museum

James Simpson Theatre, ©The Field Museum - Photo by The Field Museum

James Simpson Theatre, ©The Field Museum
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Montgomery Ward Lecture Hall, ©The Field Museum - Photo by The Field Museum

Montgomery Ward Lecture Hall, ©The Field Museum
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Field Museum Terrace, Photo Courtesy of The Flower Firm - Photo by The Field Museum

Field Museum Terrace, Photo Courtesy of The Flower Firm
Photo: The Field Museum

Field Museum Terrace, Photo Courtesy of Botanicals, Inc. - Photo by The Field Museum

Field Museum Terrace, Photo Courtesy of Botanicals, Inc.
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East Pavilion, Photo Courtesy of Jewell Events Catering - Photo by The Field Museum

East Pavilion, Photo Courtesy of Jewell Events Catering
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The Founders Room, ©The Field Museum, GN90492c - Photo by The Field Museum

Rice Hall, ©The Field Museum - Photo by The Field Museum

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Unique meeting and event spaces with access to permanent and temporary exhibitions that create unforgettable experiences!

Memorable Moments

Special exhibitions, permanent galleries, and behind-the-scenes tours available.

BiZBash Editorial Coverage
Field Museum Celebrates New Exhibition With 660 Feet of Falling Diamonds
Fall Preview: What Chicago Event Pros Are Working on This Season
Chicago's Top Benefits 2009
Chicago's Top Art & Architecture Events 2009
At Crystal Heart Ball, Cash Prizes Mean Strong Raffle-Ticket Sales
30 Trolleys and 1,400 American Flags: More Details From Obama's Rally
Drunken Kellogg Students Wreak Havoc at Field Museum
Field Museum Guests Shoot Tequila in Tuxes, Gowns
Local Tourist Destinations Dealing With Gas Woes
Chicago's Top Benefits 2008

Partial Client List
The Field Museum hosts all types of events including receptions, dinners, galas, meetings, product launches, film screenings, award ceremonies, Web casts, and more.

Ratings/Awards
2006 Illinois Meeting & Events magazine: Best Cultural Venue

Professional Affiliations
MPI
PCMA
ISES
IAEE
Association Forum

Room Dimensions and Capacity Information (Roll over names to see more floorplans)

NAME	DIMENSIONS	SQ. FEET	RECEPTION	BANQUET	THEATER	CLASSROOM	CONFERENCE	U-SHAPE
The Field Museum:Lecture Hall II	- x -	-	110	100	80	40	-	-

The Field Museum:Montgomery Ward Lecture Hall	- x -	-	-	-	158	-	-	-

The Field Museum:James Simpson Theatre	- x -	-	-	-	700	-	-	-

The Field Museum:Terrace	- x -	-	1000	250	-	-	-	-

The Field Museum:Founders’ room	- x -	-	125	100	100	40	-	-

The Field Museum:East Atrium & Pavilion	- x -	-	500	350	-	-	-	-

The Field Museum:Stanley Field Hall	- x -	-	7500	1500	800	-	-	-

The Field Museum:The Field Museum: Entire Space	- x -	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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