Rentals

EVENT VENUE RENTALS

“The house responds: it seems available for almost any social function.”
John Glessner, The Story of a House

Have your special day at a special place—Glessner House Museum!

Glessner House Museum invites you to experience a gracious venue steeped in Chicago history. Tucked away in the Prairie Avenue Historic District on Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood, Glessner House provides a distinctive alternative to hotels and banquet halls. The Museum offers rental space for meetings, private parties, corporate events, and is one of Chicago's most distinctive wedding venues. A variety of spaces help make Glessner House Museum ideal for your event.

Please call 312.326.1480 for rental details and pricing information or email inquiries to rentglessnerhouse@sbcglobal.net. Discounts are available for not-for-profit organizations.

Exclusive catering provided by D'Absolute Catering, a full-service caterer that can provide a variety of packages to meet your wishes and budget.

Exclusive lighting and fabric design by Art of Imagination. The possibilities are endless!

To download a rental inquiry form, click here.

To download current rental rates, click here.

EVENT VENUE RENTALS “The house responds: it seems available for almost any social function.” John Glessner, The Story of a House Have your special day at a special place—Glessner House Museum! Glessner House Museum invites you to experience a gracious venue steeped in Chicago history. Tucked away in the Prairie Avenue Historic District on Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood, Glessner House provides a distinctive alternative to hotels and banquet halls. The Museum offers rental space for meetings, private parties, corporate events, and is one of Chicago's most distinctive wedding venues. A variety of spaces help make Glessner House Museum ideal for your event. Please call 312.326.1480 for rental details and pricing information or email inquiries to rentglessnerhouse@sbcglobal.net. Discounts are available for not-for-profit organizations. Exclusive catering provided by D'Absolute Catering, a full-service caterer that can provide a variety of packages to meet your wishes and budget. Exclusive lighting and fabric design by Art of Imagination. The possibilities are endless! To download a rental inquiry form, click here. To download current rental rates, click here.
	LARGE EVENTS
	The Courtyard 3850 sq. ft. Capacity: 150-200 people Renovated in 2000, the Courtyard is one of the jewels in the Glessner House crown. A peaceful outdoor retreat, it is the perfect setting for a party or wedding ceremony and reception. This child-friendly space, which can be tented, is also ideal for outdoor birthday parties and other family celebrations.
	The Coach House 1650 sq. ft. Capacity: 80-150 people Restored in 2006, this unique room originally served as the Glessners’ stables. Now it is a large, open space filled with historic details and character - perfect for your next event. A wonderful setting for large dinners, receptions and corporate events, it can be rented in combination with our Courtyard or as an alternative for rainy weather.
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	The Dining Room 588 sq. ft. Capacity: 20-40 people With a curved bay of windows that looks out to the Courtyard, this historic space is the only one available for rental on the museum's first floor. It can be used for a private dinner, small wedding ceremony, or shower. Adjacent to the parlor, the 1887 Steinway piano can be rented for musical entertainment during your event.
	The Conservatory 588 sq. ft. Capacity: 20-40 people Once an all-glass conservatory, this space is ideal for conferences, retreats, lectures or small parties. The beautiful view of the Courtyard, the room's octagonal shape and vaulted ceiling make it a unique choice for any event. This space is offered as the "bridal room" for weddings in the Dining Room, Courtyard, or Coach House.
	The East Gallery 500 sq. ft. Capacity: 20-40 people Formerly the Glessner children's bedrooms, this charming space features original fireplace mantels at either end and large windows overlooking Prairie Avenue. The room is a wonderful setting for small dinners, receptions, meetings, lectures, and parties.

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