Museum of Science and Industry

Dining

Rotunda & Main Floor
Seating Capacity: 8000
Mingle amidst an antique locomotive; dance below an authentic British "Spitfire" fighter plane; dine under our spectacular 120-foot coper-domed ceiling!
U-505 Submarine
Seating Capacity: 500
No where else in Chicago can your guests dine in the shadow of a legendary WWII submarine. The U-505 is a memorable centerpiece for any event.
Henry Crown Space Center
Seating Capacity: 325
This recently renovated gallery offers an expanded and more interactive exploration of the space program from the early years of the Space Race, to what our future in space is likely to hold. You're invited to "dock" at the International Space Station, "remote control" a Mars Rover, explore an inflatable moon base and discover the upcoming technologies of human space exploration. This gallery also features the Omnimax Theater.
South Portico and Lagoon
Seating Capacity: 650
Add flair to your event by hosting your guests in a scenic outdoor setting in the historic Jackson Park Lagoon. This park-like scenery is perfect for wedding ceremonies, dining, mingling and toasting!
Entry Hall
Begin your event in this grand space, the ultimate location for registration and pre-event cocktails.
Smart Home: Green + Wired
Celebrating exciting new directions in sustainable living and environmentally-friendly technology, Smart Home gives you a view of the latest innovations in reuseable resources. Available with the rental of Henry Crown Space Center.