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Rice Gallery

Venture off the beaten path for your next gathering.

Accommodates

Up to 140 seated
Up to 300 for receptions
Available for Corporate Celebrations, Corporate Meetings, Galas & Fundraisers, Weddings 
Small circular tables covered by fuchsia tablecloths, each with five chairs set up around them, situated inside Rice Hall. A mural of the Serengeti plains is visible on the back wall, with dioramas on either side.

Through a series of halls lined with dramatic dioramas full of animals from all over the world lies Rice Gallery, an intimate event space perfect for smaller receptions and dinners.

Host your event among beautiful scenes of African mammals—including the famous lions of Tsavo—set against a backdrop of the Serengeti plains.

During your event, encourage guests to explore the surrounding diorama halls, or extend your rental into other areas of the museum for a unique experience.
 

  • Enter Rice Hall through the Field Museum’s famed diorama halls.

    The Flower Firm

  • Intimate events are right at home nestled among our intricate dioramas.

    HMR Designs, Kent Drake Photography

  • Add a wild twist to your next meeting or event—host it next to the famous Tsavo Lions!

    John Weinstein

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Space Details

  • Square Footage: 5,093 square feet

  • AV Capabilities: Work with our approved vendors on custom audio/visual and lighting

  • Exhibitions: Includes access to Mammals of Asia exhibition 

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