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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
◷ Chicago, IL↗ mcachicago.org
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All-in cost submissions
113
Range: 95 to 130
300
300 seated · 700 cocktail
$76
Across submissions
+27%
Peak season vs off-peak
$7.5k
$7k–$10k
Up to $9.5k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
A wedding at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago typically runs about $8,500 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $7,500 to $9,500. That’s the site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$8,500
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
median $8,500
$9.5k
$7.5k
Nov '25
Sat · off-peak
Jun '27
Sat · peak
25th Pctl
$8,000
Median
$8,500
75th Pctl
$9,000
Mean
$8,500
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2027 | Sat | 95 | $7,500 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue only |
| Nov 2025 | Sat | 130 | $9,500 | Quote | Off-peak Saturday · Venue only |
Jun 2027 · Sat$7,500
95 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue only
Nov 2025 · Sat$9,500
130 guests · Quote
Off-peak Saturday · 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 Catering
All food and beverage, including alcohol, must be purchased through MCA Catering, the museum's exclusive provider.
End Time
Rental includes second-floor gallery access, and events must end no later than 11 pm.
Deposit
A 50 percent nonrefundable deposit is required with a signed rental contract, and the final balance is due six weeks before the event.
Parking
Guests and vendors are offered a flat-rate parking discount during the event.
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