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The MoCP Facility Rental at MoCP: Museum of Contemporary Photography

600 S. MICHIGAN AVE : CHICAGO, IL 60605  FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Facility Rental at MoCP

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Seize the opportunity to hold your next private or corporate event at one of Chicago’s premier cultural institutions! We offer options that include use of the entire museum or our elegant print study room, providing the perfect backdrop to a memorable occasion.

Our exclusive caterer and corporate partner, J&L Catering, has been one of Chicago’s most celebrated catering services for more than a decade. J&L can provide a full range of services for your event, including event management, tabletop design, a professionally trained staff, a complete bar package, entertainment, decor and floral arrangements (see our special event contract for restrictions). For more information or to learn about corporate sponsorship levels that allow complimentary use of our facilities, contact us at 312.344.7105.



Available Times

Monday – Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday: 6pm to 10pm
Sundays: 10 – 7pm
Thursdays not available

The museum will not host events during certain exhibitions due to either unglazed, unframed, or otherwise vulnerable artwork on display, or restrictions set by traveling exhibitions organized by outside institutions.

Please see our special event contract for a floor plan.



Rental Fees

Entire Museum (capacity 175 people), Monday – Friday: $2,500
Entire Museum (capacity 175 people), Saturday-Sunday: $3,500
Print Study Room (capacity 50 people), Monday – Friday: $1,000
Print Study Room (capacity 50 people), Saturday-Sunday: $2,000