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Parties include the use of a private party room, admission for guests, exhibit access, and more! Museum Society Members receive discounts on all party packages.
Steps to Booking:
We recommend that you begin booking your party at least 60 days in advance. Fees and restrictions to party packages may apply to last minute bookings within two weeks of the party date.
Step 1: Submit a Party Book Request by contacting Gabby Antonacci at Gabriella.r.antonacci@illinois.gov. Please allow up to 3 business days for date availablity confirmation.
Step 2: After your date is approved, Gabby will follow up to discuss party details. You will recieve the rental policy document and a link to our payment portal.
Step 3: Submit payment at least 2 weeks prior to your party date.
See the Party Packages below to learn more about what we offer.
Party Packages
Party Room Rental
(most basic package)
Starting rates:
- $100 (Non-Members)
- $75 (Members)
Includes:
- 90 minutes of party time
- 30 minute set up period
- Private party room
- 30 person party (hosts included)
Add-ons:
- Extra 30 minutes of party time ($25)
- Exhibit Bingo ($10)
- Last minute booking ($50, free for members)
Themed Party
(basic package plus)
Starting rates:
$250 (Non-Members)
$200 (Members)
Includes:
- Goody bags, exhibit bingo, and a craft station for 15 children
- A Museum Society Party Pal
- Party materials and decorations set up for you!
Add-ons:
Extra 30 minutes of party time ($25)
Up to 10 extra children ($5 each)
Custom Party
(basic package plus)
Starting rates:
$350 (Non-Members)
$300 (Members)
Includes:
You choose a theme, we curate the party from scratch
Goody bags, exhibit bingo, and a guided craft station for 15 children
A Museum Society Party Pal
Party materials and decorations set up for you!
Add-ons:
Extra 30 minutes of party time ($25)
Up to 10 extra children ($5 each)