Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60611 View Map
Chicago, Illinois 60611 View Map
OVERVIEW
Located just steps from the Magnificent Mile and Chicago’s historic Water Tower, the Museum of
Contemporary Art provides an artful backdrop for corporate entertaining, dramatic cocktail receptions, elegant weddings and multimedia presentations. The cool, quiet distinction of the museum offers versatile indoor and outdoor spaces accommodating anywhere from 15 to 1,200 guests. One of the nation’s largest facilities devoted to the art of our time, the modern, spacious landscape of the Museum of Contemporary Art features exclusive catering services from one of our nation’s leading chefs: Wolfgang Puck. This ideal pairing creates an extraordinary setting in which extraordinary events take place in the heart of Chicago.
EVENT SPACES
MCA THEATER
The state-of-the-art MCA Theater is the perfect location for annual meetings, award ceremonies, product launches and film premieres. The 300-seat theater features elegant oak-paneled walls and tiered seating which ensures that each of your guests will be treated to the best seat in the house.
CAPACITY: 300 Seated
MAIN FLOOR, KERN TERRACE AND SCULPTURE GARDEN
Featuring spacious and flexible event spaces, the MCA provides a memorable setting for memorable events. Welcome your guests on the MCA’s dramatic plaza and treat them to panoramic views of Chicago’s skyline from the majestic Kovler Atrium. Extending toward Lake Michigan, the MCA’s Kern Terrace provides stunning views of the shoreline and the MCA Sculpture Garden. Create your own unique indoor/outdoor environment by tenting the terrace, Sculpture Garden, or both for seated dinners, gala receptions, wedding ceremonies or multimedia presentations. Adding an artful twist to your event, your guests will be only steps away from the MCA Collection galleries and special exhibitions.
CAPACITY: 1,200 Reception; 300 Seated
KANTER MEETING CENTER
The perfect complement to the adjacent MCA Theater and the Robert B. and Beatrice C. Mayer Education Center lobby, the Kanter Meeting Center is specifically designed to host smaller groups for a variety of events. From casual business meetings to formal multimedia presentations, the versatile space perfectly accommodates your next professional event.
CAPACITY: 100 Reception; 60 Seated
MCA WAREHOUSE
The newly renovated MCA Warehouse offers an extraordinary and modern space for your next event. From sophisticated black-tie dinners and out-of-the-ordinary parties to elegant weddings and corporate meetings, the limits of the versatile space are bound only by imagination. Located at 1747 West Hubbard St., the warehouse features 19,000 square feet of flexible event space, two levels with unique architectural details, impressive downtown views, day and evening event opportunities and reasonable rental fees.
CAPACITY: 400 Reception; 400 Seated
CAPACITIES
| Square Footage | Reception | Seated | Conference | Theater | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCA THEATER | 300 | ||||
| MAIN FLOOR, KERN TERRACE AND SCULPTURE GARDEN | 1,200 | 300 | |||
| KANTER MEETING CENTER | 100 | 60 | |||
| MCA WAREHOUSE | 400 | 400 |






