Shedd Aquarium
Event Types Welcomed
Unique Venue Feature
Shedd Aquarium offers the aquatic world as a backdrop to your special event. When you book an event, guests are offered access to the entire aquarium, from archerfish to zebra sharks. From stunning views of the Chicago skyline to world-class cuisine, guests are surrounded by the beauty and wonder of aquatic life at Shedd Aquarium.
About
Encounter incredible animals from the world’s oceans, rivers, reefs, islands, lakes and wetlands at Chicago’s premiere event venue. Located right on Lake Michigan and offering a gorgeous view of the Chicago skyline, Shedd Aquarium is a National Historic Landmark and is home to award-winning interactive exhibits that take you to sunny Philippines reefs, the Amazon’s flooded forests, the vast Great Lakes and other worlds thriving with aquatic life.
Shedd Aquarium will bring the event of your dreams to life. Our hands-on approach provides customized event designs and world-class food and beverage options, creating memorable moments for guests down to the last detail.
Meeting & Event Spaces
Featured Amenities
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Accessible Facilities
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Bus
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Eco-Friendly
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In-House Catering
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Near Public Transit
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Paid Parking
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Rooftop Space
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Taxi
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Theater Seating
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WiFi
Venue Location + Transportation
Address
1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr,
Chicago, Illinois 60605
Chicago, Illinois 60605
Transportation
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Bus
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Lyft
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Metro
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Taxi
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Train
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Uber
Nearby Airport
- O'Hare Airport - 30 minutes
Parking
- Onsite Parking: No
- Car Charging Stations: No
Nearby Cities
Oak Park, Skokie, Evanston, Niles, Park Ridge
Things to Know
Catering
- Must Use In-house Catering: Yes
- External Catering Allowed: No
- Can Bring in Own Food: no
- Cultural Catering Available: Yes
- Food and Beverage Onsite: Yes
- Do you offer tables, chairs, and linens?: No
Technology
- Guest Wi-Fi: Free
- Onsite Tech Support: Yes
- Wi-Fi in meeting space: Yes
- Equipment Available On-Site:
- Projector Screen
- Microphones
- Sound System
Venue Policies
- Alcohol Consumption: Yes
- Smoking Permitted: no
- Cannabis Industry-Friendly: No
- Cannabis Consumption: No
- Eco Friendly: Yes
- ADA Accessible: Yes
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Pet Friendly: No