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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
◷ Chicago, IL↗ griffinmsi.org
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All-in cost submissions
135
Range: 100 to 170
350
Seated maximum
$364
Across submissions
+54%
Peak season vs off-peak
$38.3k
$38k–$59k
Up to $58.9k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
A wedding at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry typically runs about $48,600 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $38,250 to $58,900. That’s the site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$48,575
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
median $48,575
$58.9k
$38.3k
Oct '26
Sat · peak
Sep '27
Fri · peak
25th Pctl
$43,413
Median
$48,575
75th Pctl
$53,738
Mean
$48,575
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2027 | Fri | 100 | $38,250 | Quote | Peak Friday · Venue + F&B |
| Oct 2026 | Sat | 170 | $58,900 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue + F&B |
Sep 2027 · Fri$38,250
100 guests · Quote
Peak Friday · Venue + F&B
Oct 2026 · Sat$58,900
170 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue + F&B
Pricing Model Key
Venue + F&BSite fee plus food and/or beverage provided by the venue.
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 Catering
The museum's in-house culinary and special events teams provide catering and customize the menu.
Parking
Complimentary garage parking is available for evening events.
Included Staff
The venue rental fee includes security, facility staff, and museum guides.
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