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Shedd Aquarium

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1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60605

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Event Types Welcomed

Adult Social Event | Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Family Reunion | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat | Wedding Ceremony/Reception
Maximum
Meeting:1600
Meeting
Rooms:9
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About

About Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium offers the aquatic world as a backdrop to your special event. When you book an event at Shedd, your guests are offered access to the entire aquarium, from archerfish to zebra sharks! Whether you are looking to host an intimate formal dinner or lively strolling reception, your guests can get up close with nature at Shedd Aquarium.
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION

Taxi | Bus | Metro | Lyft | Uber


Onsite: Yes Fee
Fee: 25

CATERING
Award-winning culinary and events team. Creative cocktail packages such as the "Bourbon and Bites" package.


Must Use In-House CateringYES
Cultural CateringYES
Venue Hosted Alcohol PermittedYES

Self-Service Alcohol PermittedNO


AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Outdoor Tent
ADA Accessible
A/V Tech Staff
Eco-Friendly
Microphones
Parking On-Site
Projector Screen
LCD Projectors
Food and Beverage On-Site
Sound System
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES

1600 Attendees


9 Spaces

:
Standing Reception 1600 | Seated Reception 650 | Outdoor/Rooftop Spaces

TECHNOLOGY
Yes
FreeYES

Yes

Yes


MicrophonesProjector ScreenLCD Projectors

RENTAL POLICIES
Alcohol ConsumptionYES
Cannabis Industry-FriendlyNO
Cannabis ConsumptionNO

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Amenities + Unique Experiences

AMENITIES

Amenities
Outdoor Tent
Outdoor Tent
ADA Accessible
ADA Accessible
A/V Tech Staff
A/V Tech Staff
Eco-Friendly
Eco-Friendly
Microphones
Microphones
Parking On-Site
Parking On-Site
Projector Screen
Projector Screen
LCD Projectors
LCD Projectors
Food and Beverage On-Site
Food and Beverage On-Site
Sound System
Sound System


Unique Experiences
Shedd Aquarium offers the aquatic world as a backdrop to your special event. When you book an event at Shedd, your guests are offered access to the entire aquarium, from archerfish to zebra sharks! Whether you are looking to host an intimate formal dinner or lively strolling reception, your guests can get up close with nature at Shedd Aquarium.

Location

Location + Transportation

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Transportation + Parking
Taxi
Bus
Metro
Lyft
Uber
Onsite Parking




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