Rates and capacity vary based on event type. Meetings and Productions up to 50 attendees at $500/hourly, Events between 51-250 guests start at $1,000/hourly. Located just minutes from McCormick Place, The Archive is a 24,000 sq ft event space atop 329 W 18th St. It features an open layout, floor-to-ceiling windows, and downtown skyline views. Owned and operated by Primitive, a Chicago institution known for its collection of cultural objects and design, the space is decorated with museum-grade objects and a gallery walkway for breakout and circulation. It accommodates seated dinners up to 150, receptions up to 250, and features a host of amenities to make planning and booking seamless. Space must be booked at least 5 days prior to the event.