The Registry · Venues · Gold Coast
International Museum of Surgical Science
◷ Chicago, IL

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All-in cost submissions
100
Range: 100 to 100
100
100 seated · 250 cocktail
$50
Across submissions
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$3k
$3k–$7k
Up to $7k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
2 couples shared what they paid or were quoted for International Museum of Surgical Science: site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$5,000
Median Spend · By Wedding Month
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$5k
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25th Pctl
$4,000
Median
$5,000
75th Pctl
$6,000
Mean
$5,000
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2027 | Sat | 100 | $3,000 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue only |
| Jun 2027 | Sat | 100 | $7,000 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue only |
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print
Restrictions & Rules
House Rules
Specific policies vary by date and package. Confirm directly with the venue.
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