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Field Museum
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All-in cost submissions
135
Range: 105 to 165
1000
1000 seated · 1000 cocktail
$142
Across submissions
+79%
Peak season vs off-peak
$14k
$14k–$25k
Up to $25k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
A wedding at Field Museum typically runs about $19,500 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $14,000 to $25,000. That’s the site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$19,500
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
median $19,500
$14k
$25k
Sep '25
Thu · peak
Oct '26
Sat · peak
25th Pctl
$16,750
Median
$19,500
75th Pctl
$22,250
Mean
$19,500
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Sat | 165 | $25,000 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue only |
| Sep 2025 | Thu | 105 | $14,000 | Quote | Peak Thursday · Venue only |
Oct 2026 · Sat$25,000
165 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue only
Sep 2025 · Thu$14,000
105 guests · Quote
Peak Thursday · Venue only
Pricing Model Key
Venue onlySite fee only. Catering, bar, and other services sourced separately.
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print
Restrictions & Rules
House Rules
In-House Alcohol
The museum provides all alcoholic beverages; consumption bars and donated liquor are not allowed.
Approved Caterers
An approved caterer from the museum list is required to provide bar service and beverages.
Approved Vendors
Events must use vendors from the museum's approved list, selected for their knowledge of the space.
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