Event Space at Burnham Park Yacht Club

Event Venue
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Whole venue
1500 South Linn White Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 –
Museum Campus, Chicago, IL

About this space

Overlooking the marina and Chicago skyline, this waterfront venue offers indoor and outdoor spaces for private celebrations, corporate gatherings, weddings and social events. The outdoor patio accommodates up to 50 guests, with café-style seating, string lighting, a tiki bar and a fire pit, making it a lovely setting for cocktail receptions, networking events and summer parties.

Inside, guests can enjoy a dining room, lounge seating, an indoor fireplace and large windows with waterfront views. The venue also offers Wi-Fi, TV and AV facilities, with full bar service available upon request.

The space can be hired privately, with seating arrangements to suit different occasions. On-site security is provided, and parking for approximately 50 vehicles can be arranged for an additional fee.


Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
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Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 150
  • Dining
    up to 100
  • Theatre
    up to 90
  • Boardroom
    up to 75
  • Cabaret
    up to 90
  • U-Shaped
    up to 50
  • Classroom
    up to 75

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Paid parking is available on-site (50 spaces)
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

• No smoking inside the building. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas.
• Outside catering is welcome when using a caterer from our preferred caterer list. Please contact us for the current list and catering guidelines.
• Outside alcohol is not permitted. All alcoholic beverages must be provided through the venue. Bar packages and professional bar service are available for an additional fee.
• Please do not move, remove, or rearrange furniture or venue equipment without prior approval from venue staff.
• Guests and event hosts are responsible for leaving the space in reasonable condition. Excessive cleaning or damage may result in additional charges.
• Please respect the venue, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and surrounding property.
• Music and event activities must remain at an appropriate volume and comply with venue guidelines.
• The number of guests may not exceed the agreed-upon capacity for your booking.
• Fire pits and other venue features must be used only as directed and may not be moved or altered.
• An on-site venue security presence is maintained during events for the protection of the property and venue.
• All events must remain within the agreed-upon booking times. Additional time must be approved by venue management in advance.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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Christina Stefanidis
Member of Tagvenue since October 2026
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