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Scientific Museum Housed Within a Historic Lakeside Mansion in Chicago Hero Image in Gold Coast, Chicago, IL

Scientific Museum Housed Within a Historic Lakeside Mansion

Location IconGold Coast, ,

  • 19 reviews
  • •Person Icon200 people
  • •Time Icon1 hr min
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"Awesome place, great host!" Chinedu N.

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"Great staff, amazing place, looks just like the pictures!" Cita B.

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"The location looked like it was In the photos but you can't touch alot of what's in the..." Robert S.

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Michelle R.

$
400
/hr
1 hr min
8+ hour discount
10% off
Extend a day
  • Michelle typically responds within 24 hrs

Cancel for free within 24 hours

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Enhanced COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
Space is sanitized daily and follows the guidelines set by the City of Chicago. Check www.imss.org for updated information.

Enhanced cleaning measures:
  • The space is cleaned and disinfected in accordance with guidelines from the CDC
  • High touch surfaces and shared amenities have been disinfected
  • Soft, porous materials have been properly cleaned or removed
  • A licensed professional cleaner is hired between bookings
  • Bookings are spaced apart to allow for enhanced cleaning
All hosts are required to do the following prior to each booking:
  • Sweep, mop, vacuum and clean the space.
  • Supply a hand washing station with soap, warm water, and paper towels or hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
  • Clean common areas allowing guest access including bathrooms, kitchens, and entrances.
  • Collect and clean dishes, silverware, and other provided host amenities, if applicable.
  • Remove garbage and add new lining to cans.

The following equipment is provided for every guest:
  • Disposable masks
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Disposable gloves

The space has the following features:
  • Capacity is limited based on state and local guidelines
  • Space has additional space outdoors
  • Space has been reconfigured to allow for physical distance

The space has informational signage including:
  • Detailed checklist of updated cleaning procedure. Download checklist
  • COVID-19 guest guidelines print outs. Download guidelines
  • Common areas have 6-foot markers on floors
  • Narrow passages have arrows for bi-directional traffic

About the Space

This historic lakeside mansion that is now a museum was constructed in 1917. The elegant structure was designed to follow the historic lines of Le Petit Trianon, a French chateau on the grounds of Versailles completed in 1770 by architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, and remembered as the playhouse of Marie Antoinette. The architect Howard Van Doren Shaw was hired to design the mansion with modifications including a fourth floor and a carriage drive. Original interior finishes of polished limestone, Italian marble, decorative plaster, brass fixtures and hardware, eight stone fireplaces, and a gilded metal staircase are among the features which have been preserved. One of the few remaining lakefront mansions in Chicago, and the only one open to the public, the building received historic status in 1988, and is listed in the National Register and the Illinois Register of Historic Places and is a City of Chicago Landmark. The mansion is one of “Seven Houses on Lake Shore Drive,” a grouping of seven historically significant Chicago mansions on the lakefront. All venue rentals include the use of all four floors of the Museum. Pricing & Availability The Museum is available for production use seven days a week. Evening production can start at 6:00 PM with set up starting at 4:00 PM. Rentals starting before 6:00 AM or ending past midnight are at a rate of $1,000 per hour. 1-2 room only availability during Museum hours of 9:30am - 5:00pm. Accessibility The Museum has two indoor ramps and an elevator. A wheelchair accessible entrance is located on the north side of the building.


 
Parking options
Free street parking, Metered street parking, Nearby parking lot
 
Parking description
Ample discounted parking is available in 2 locations within a few minutes walk of the Museum. Retrieve a discounted validation voucher/stamp at the Museum box office to present to the parking attendant upon exiting the lot/ramp. *Please note: the Museum cannot verify lot prices due to fluctuation. Most range between $9-$17. Please call lot directly for pricing information. Public Parking Lot – Behind the Chicago History Museum located at Clark and LaSalle Streets, Chicago, IL 60614; entrance on Stockton Drive. 773.549.3145. Public Parking Lot – In the condominium building at 1350 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60610; entrance on E. Banks Street. 312.337.1350.

 
General Rules
Candles are permitted in glass holders. Smoke/fog machines are not permitted. Dry ice can be used to substitute effect. Glitter, confetti, feathers or other similar material is not permitted. If catering is required we work with a list of approved vendors.
 
All ages are allowed in the space

Included in your booking

Amenities
Location IconTables
Location IconChairs
Location IconWiFi
Location IconSink
Location IconLighting Equipment
Location IconBlackout blinds
Location IconWhite Backdrop
Features
Location IconNatural Light
Location IconRestrooms
Location IconFreight Elevators
Location IconStreet level access
Location IconWheelchair Accessible
Location IconPublic Transportation
Location IconDressing Room
Location IconSoundproof

Don't see an amenity you're looking for? Ask the host, Michelle


Location


Operating Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Cancellation Policy

Grace period
All Bookings are subject to Peerspace’s Grace Period policy which provides a full refund for Bookings cancelled within 24 hours from receipt of a Booking Confirmation but no later than 48 hours prior to the Event start time.
Standard 90 day

Guests may cancel their Booking until 90 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between 90 days and 14 days before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Cancellations submitted less than 14 days before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn more


Reviews (19)

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Chinedu N. booked a video shoot for 10 people

Artist
Yes, I would book again.

Awesome place, great host!

January 2, 2021

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Cita B. booked a video shoot for 10 people

Music Artist
Yes, I would book again.

Great staff, amazing place, looks just like the pictures! Miranda was amazing and very understanding

August 8, 2020

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Robert S. booked a music video shoot for 15 people

CEO & Founder
No, I would not book again.

The location looked like it was In the photos but you can't touch alot of what's in the space which makes it hard for a photo shoot or music video. The staff was great.

February 11, 2020

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Anne M. booked a 60th birthday party for 40 people

Yes, I would book again.

Magnificent venue, perfect mix of right-size rooms for a dinner and dance party for 45 guests. Nice flow between rooms. Professional from start to finish.

January 26, 2020

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Ryan S. booked a music video shoot for 10 people

Musician
Yes, I would book again.

Polite staff, beautiful building

November 20, 2019

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Andrew M. booked a video shoot for 12 people

Producer
Yes, I would book again.

Incredible space with a great host!

October 11, 2019

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Nirvan S. booked a production for 5 people

Director
Yes, I would book again.

Very good

September 16, 2019

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Andito L. booked a photo shoot for 2 people

Owner
Yes, I would book again.

As, always the hosts are phenomenal and just great to work with. Incredibly beautiful space with great natural light and inspiring backgrounds.

July 25, 2019

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