Halim Time & Glass Museum
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $20,000
Packages
Prices start at $176
Guest capacity
Up to 175 seated guests
About this venue
Halim Time & Glass Museum is a wedding venue located in Evanston, Illinois. This elegant museum venue is home to hundreds of historical timepieces, stained glass masterpieces, and artwork from around the world.
Our event spaces
Tiffany Room
The Tiffany Room is a beautiful venue filled with Tiffany Studios art glass, paintings, jewelry, and stained glass windows.
This beautifully decorated venue is perfect for an intimate gathering.
Guest capacity
10-60 Seated
Up to 75 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- First Floor Stained Glass Gallery Access - Chiavari Chairs - Round and Rectangular Tables - Floor Length Ivory Linen & Napkins - Votive Candles - Picture Framed Table Numbers - In-House PA System - Wireless Microphone - Flat Screen TVs for Presentations or Slideshows - Bridal Suite
Room cost
No charge for reception or cocktail hour, $1000 for wedding ceremony
Rooftop Garden
Evanston's largest and most private rooftop!
This space features sweeping views of downtown Evanston and the Chicago skyline. Wraparound benches allow for ample seating, and our rainbow garden of flowers liven the space.
Guest capacity
10-130 Seated
10-175 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Welcome party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- Built In Benches for Seating - White folding chairs - Portable speakers and microphone - Cocktail Tables - Rectangular Tables - Floor Length Ivory Linen & Napkins - Votive Candles
Room cost
No charge for cocktail hour, $2000 for wedding ceremony
Wisteria Room
The Magnificent Wisteria Room is truly a stunning venue adorned with fine art and stained glass.
The Wisteria Room is a 4,000-square-feet space with stunning hand-painted gilded trim, vaulted ceiling, Victorian chandeliers, and stained glass including a signature wisteria stained glass dome.
Guest capacity
50-175 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Chiavari Chairs - Round and Rectangular Tables - Floor Length Ivory Linen & Napkins - Votive Candles - Picture Framed Table Numbers - In-House PA System - Wireless Microphone - Flat Screen TVs for Presentations or Slideshows - Bridal Suite
Room cost
No charge for reception or cocktail hour, $2000 for wedding ceremony
Tiffany Room
The Tiffany Room is a beautiful venue filled with Tiffany Studios art glass, paintings, jewelry, and stained glass windows.
This beautifully decorated venue is perfect for an intimate gathering.
Guest capacity
10-60 Seated
Up to 75 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- First Floor Stained Glass Gallery Access - Chiavari Chairs - Round and Rectangular Tables - Floor Length Ivory Linen & Napkins - Votive Candles - Picture Framed Table Numbers - In-House PA System - Wireless Microphone - Flat Screen TVs for Presentations or Slideshows - Bridal Suite
Room cost
No charge for reception or cocktail hour, $1000 for wedding ceremony
Rooftop Garden
Evanston's largest and most private rooftop!
This space features sweeping views of downtown Evanston and the Chicago skyline. Wraparound benches allow for ample seating, and our rainbow garden of flowers liven the space.
Guest capacity
10-130 Seated
10-175 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Welcome party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- Built In Benches for Seating - White folding chairs - Portable speakers and microphone - Cocktail Tables - Rectangular Tables - Floor Length Ivory Linen & Napkins - Votive Candles
Room cost
No charge for cocktail hour, $2000 for wedding ceremony
Wisteria Room
The Magnificent Wisteria Room is truly a stunning venue adorned with fine art and stained glass.
The Wisteria Room is a 4,000-square-feet space with stunning hand-painted gilded trim, vaulted ceiling, Victorian chandeliers, and stained glass including a signature wisteria stained glass dome.
Guest capacity
50-175 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Chiavari Chairs - Round and Rectangular Tables - Floor Length Ivory Linen & Napkins - Votive Candles - Picture Framed Table Numbers - In-House PA System - Wireless Microphone - Flat Screen TVs for Presentations or Slideshows - Bridal Suite
Room cost
No charge for reception or cocktail hour, $2000 for wedding ceremony
Halim Time & Glass Museum packages
Museum
Peak pricing $176
Off-peak pricing $176
Everything you need to host your picture-perfect wedding, from the first tastes to the final sparkling toast.
- 3-hour Spirits Bar
- Choice of 4 Beers and 4 Wines
- Three passed Hot & Cold Hors d’Oeuvres
- Choice of Soup or Salad
- Choice of two Entrées, Chicken and Vegetarian
- Sparkling Toast
- Guests will have access to the Garden Lounge
- Tasting for Final Menu Selection
- Access to Bridal Suite
- Bartenders (1 per 75 guests)
- Museum Staff
- Round and Rectangular Tables
- Chiavari Chairs
- Ivory Linen and Napkins
- Table Ware and Glass Ware
- Votive Candles
- Personalized Menu Cards at Every Place Setting
La Farge
Peak pricing $201
Off-peak pricing $201
Tailor your wedding even further by offering your guests a four-hour bar and four appetizer choices.
- 4-hour Spirits Bar
- Choice of 4 Beers and 4 Wines
- Four passed Hot & Cold Hors d’Oeuvres
- Choice of Soup or Salad
- Choice of two Entrées, Seafood, Chicken, or Veg
- Sparkling Toast
- Guests will have access to the Garden Lounge
- Tasting for Final Menu Selection
- Access to Bridal Suite
- Bartenders (1 per 75 guests)
- Museum Staff
- Round and Rectangular Tables
- Chiavari Chairs
- Ivory Linen and Napkins
- Table Ware and Glass Ware
- Votive Candles
- Personalized Menu Cards at Every Place Setting
Tiffany
Peak pricing $242
Off-peak pricing $242
Showcase the entire museum to your guests with private access to our galleries as well as our Rooftop Garden.
- 4-hour Premium Distinct Spirits Bar
- Choice of 4 Beers and 4 Wines
- Five passed Hot & Cold Hors d’Oeuvres
- Gourmet Cheese Board and Seasonal Crudité Displays
- Choice of Soup or Salad
- Choice of 2 Entrées, Beef, Seafood, Chicken or Veg
- Sweet Accent Table
- Wedding Cake
- Champagne Toast
- Guests will have access to the Garden Lounge
- After dinner, guests have access to the Rooftop
- Full Museum Gallery Access
- Tasting for Final Menu Selection
- Access to Bridal Suite
- Bartenders (1 per 75 guests)
- Museum Staff
- Round and Rectangular Tables
- Chiavari Chairs
- Ivory Linen and Napkins
- Table Ware and Glass Ware
- Votive Candles
- Personalized Menu Cards at Every Place Setting
Versailles
Peak pricing $326
Off-peak pricing $326
Our most exclusive package, with Premium and Signature tastes, beverages, and stations, and the greatest access to all the museum has to offer.
- 4-hour Premium Distinct Spirits Bar
- Choice of 4 Craft Beers and 4 Wines
- Five passed Premium Hot & Cold Hors d’Oeuvres
- Antipasto Board
- Seafood Display - Lobster, Prawns, Crab, Oysters
- Choice of Premium Soup or Salad
- Choice of two Premium Entrées, including Duets
- Kiss & Tell Sweets Display, Chocolate Strawberries
- Wedding Cake
- Signature Cocktail
- Champagne Toast
- Guests will have access to the Garden Lounge
- Full Museum Gallery Access
- Room at Hotel for Bride & Groom
- Access to Bridal Suite
- Tasting for Final Menu Selection
- Bartenders (1 per 75 guests)
- Museum Staff
- Round and Rectangular Tables
- Chiavari Chairs
- Ivory Linen and Napkins
- Table Ware and Glass Ware
- Votive Candles
- Personalized Menu Cards at Every Place Setting
Available services that can be provided by Halim Time & Glass Museum
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event staff
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Valet - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- Chiavari Chairs
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Sound / AV
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
2 reviews
- VB
VB
Everything I Wanted and More
My husband and I probably looked at a hundred venues before we found the Halim Time and Glass Museum. We booked it as soon as we finished our tour. The support and professionalism from Jessica and her team made the planning process so easy and smooth. Jessica was so helpful with answering questions, coming up with ideas, and helping us stay in our budget. She was there for us from the minute we reached out to the very end of our wedding day. The food was amazing, and I loved having so many options to pick our perfect meal. We have many allergies in our families, and we were blown away by the commitment to ensuring that our wedding guests could enjoy their food safely. The food and beverage staff were wonderful, and they went out of their way to make sure that everyone had a great time. We are still getting so many compliments on our choice of venue, and several of our guests have reached out to ask about touring it themselves. It is truly a gorgeous building with thousands of beautiful art pieces. Thank you to everyone at the Halim Time and Glass Museum, as well as their hotel The Gem Museum Suites.
- MM
Michelle M.
Thank you team Halim
I can’t say enough positive things about my experience with Jessica, Dana, and the catering team at Halim Museum Events. I found them so easy to work with and it’s an event space that is unforgettable for your guests. Halim is lucky to have such wonderful employees! The space is what caught our eye, but the quick communication and hard work from Halim’s team is why we decided to get married in the Wisteria Room in April. We have received countless compliments on our venue and we couldn’t be more grateful to the Halim for hosting our beautiful wedding! Once again, major thank you to Dana, Jessica, and the awesome man in charge of catering. PS, they hosted our post wedding brunch at their associated hotel across the street. Just like the wedding, the food was delicious and the service was incredible. The last thing I will say, is if having delicious food is important for you on your wedding day, Halim Museum Events is the venue for you! We also received countless compliments on the food. Once again, thank you Halim for a seamless wedding.
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