Private Event Venues and RatesPrivate Event Venues and Rates
Plan your next event at one of the many inspiring locations found at The Morton Arboretum.
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The Morton Arboretum has event venues for every occasion, each with picturesque views that make every event memorable. From the intimate to the grand, the elegant to the celebratory, there are many unique indoor and outdoor venues at The Morton Arboretum to consider, each as special as the next.
To discuss timing and availability, call the Arboretum’s private events team at 630-725-2190 or submit an event inquiry and an event coordinator will contact you shortly.
Start planning your event by submitting an event inquiry form or by calling the Arboretum’s private events team at 630-725-2190 to discuss timing and availability.
If you’re planning a wedding, please see Wedding Venues and Rates for additional considerations.
Firefly Pavilion
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On the Arboretum’s East Side, just south of The Gerard T. Donnelly Grand Garden, the new Firefly Pavilion is a three-season event space available for weddings and private functions.
This space features patio space for cocktail or social receptions and offers a breathtaking view of the Arboretum’s gardens and tree collections.
Firefly Pavilion is a sustainably built event venue, certified as net zero by its LEED Silver® designation.
Venues Available in the Visitor Center
The Ginkgo Room and Orientation Hall are located in the Visitor Center. Both areas feature walls made of glass so the vistas of Meadow Lake, Arbor Court, and sections of the Children’s Garden and Maze Garden are never out of view. In the West Pavilion of the Visitor Center, the Sycamore Room features a large room with glass walls and an adjoining patio.
Ginkgo Room and Orientation Hall
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The Ginkgo Room is a large dining area ideal for sit-down dinners or formal events. Orientation Hall is a large space in the central atrium of the Visitor Center.
Just outside the Visitor Center, the seasonally planted gardens and containers in Arbor Court add texture and color to the scene with birds, butterflies, and chipmunks making frequent visits.
The reflections on the water of Meadow Lake create a constantly changing backdrop and provide beauty to any event. Waterfowl and small ground creatures might make appearances. Occasionally, a blue heron or white egret can be seen flying over the water as you dine.
Create lasting memories by having your event in the Sycamore Room. With its adjoining patio, this warm and inviting space is perfect for cocktail receptions.
Located in the Visitor Center’s West Pavilion, the Sycamore Room has sheer glass walls overlooking the Ground Cover Garden, blanketed in color during all four seasons by stately trees, flowers, and ferns.
The Sycamore Room also has automated window shades and a screen for audio-visual events.
Venues Available in the Thornhill Education Center
Found on the Arboretum’s West Side and situated on the site of the former Morton family mansion, Thornhill Education Center’s historic rooms, terrace, and landscape are ideal settings for any event.
The Thornhill Education Center includes the two available rooms: the Arbor Room and the Founder’s Room.
Arbor Room
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The Arbor Room offers spectacular views with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking an expansive landscape. Arbor Room guests can enjoy dinner and dancing inside and mingle outside on the stone terrace.
Add character to your event by hosting it in the former library of the Morton family mansion. This historic room features timeless ornate bookcases, a marble fireplace, and stained glass windows. The Founder’s Room is an elegant setting for showers, celebrations, weddings, and receptions.
