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Want to hold an affair to remember? These museums know a thing or two about historic events
Published in May 2008 Departments
Photo: Museum of Science and Industry
The Science of Events
Bland entertainers got you looking for something better? Why not let your venue do the entertaining? At Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry, you can choose from a variety of spaces for your event, all with a unique theme. Dine in the shadow of a giant submarine (catering by Sodexo) and take a tour of the inside for dessert. Or opt for a strolling buffet in which guests can entertain their eyes as well as their taste buds. The greatest thing about it? They’ve got your event down to a science. www.msichicago.org
by the numbers
Number of Meeting / Event Spaces 8
Largest Event Space (sq. ft.) 50,000
Space’s Capacity (Reception) 2,500
Smallest Event Space Capacity 30
Total Available for Meetings / Events (sq. ft.) 400,000
Courtesy: Rubin Museum of Art
Cultural Rendezvous
Want to bring the ultimate VIP to your event? Try dining with the gods at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York. The museum houses over 2,000 works of art from the Himalayas and surrounding regions on six gallery floors that represent the rich culture and beliefs of the area. Soak up nine centuries of history while making your own. When Eastern culture meets the West, it’s bound to be a rendezvous to remember. www.rmanyc.org
by the numbers
Number of Meeting / Event Spaces 3
Largest Event Space (sq. ft.) 3,850
Space’s Capacity (Reception) 500
Smallest Event Space Capacity 80
Total Available for Meetings / Events (sq. ft.) 6400