Set Your Event at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
It's a Natural!

McGinley Pavilion This dramatic canopied terrace is a breathtaking setting for a summer party, dance, meeting or reception for up to 340 people. Located at the water's edge, across from the Garden's Butz Memorial Carillon, the Pavilion is available for rentals from May through mid-October.

Great Hall Designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes, this grand indoor space features a dramatic two-story skylight and Canadian hemlock walls and ceiling. The Great Hall is a distinctive setting year-round for gala receptions, dinners and corporate functions for up to 300 guests.

Linnaeus Room The ideal location for meetings or for intimate seated dinners for up to 80 people, this room is adjacent to the North Gallery with a beautiful view of the Garden. The Linnaeus Room has audio-visual capabilities and is available throughout the year.

Rose Terrace This intimate outdoor courtyard—fragrant with roses in season—overlooks the Rose Garden. It is the perfect spot for summer dining and cocktails, from May through mid-October.

North Gallery With its Kasota stone reflecting pool, the North Gallery provides a serene setting for guests during cocktails or at a seated dinner. Available throughout the year, this indoor space houses art displays for the Garden and can be reserved for either a small gathering of 70 or an enjoyable prelude to dinner in the Exhibit Hall or McGinley Pavilion.

Multipurpose Room An airy room with garden views and access to the East Courtyard, provides a lovely backdrop year-round for dances, dinners or meetings of up to 100 guests.

Greenhouse Galleries Three lovely galleries, available for cocktails, seated informal dinners or meetings, are located adjacent to the Garden's popular greenhouses. Each gallery has a capacity of 60 for dinner or 100 for receptions. Cozy spots on a winter evening, the galleries offer guests an opportunity to enjoy the lushness of the tropics along with whimsical topiaries and desert vegetation.

Alsdorf Auditorium This modern theater with comfortable seating for 200 is suited for lectures, meetings or media presentations and can be rented in all seasons.

To reserve a date for your special event or for more information,
call the Chicago Botanic Garden Facility Rental Office:
(847) 835-8370
Fax: (847) 835-4484
E-mail: rental@chicagobotanic.org

• Rental fees
• Facility Rental introduction