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About Museum of Broadcast Communications
The Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC) offers a compelling, flexible venue experience in the heart of Chicago. With a pop-up location at 440 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606 running from Oct 24, 2025 through January 2027, MBC provides spaces suitable for receptions, seated events, and stage-based performances. This page covers seating options, parking, transit access, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth visit.
Note: The original River North home at 360 N State St closed in 2023; the collection remains in storage while a new home is explored. The current pop-up location continues to host engaging exhibits and events that highlight broadcast history, including notable features like Johnny Carson: The Centennial and The Evolution of Late Night Television.
Whether you’re planning a reception, a seated dinner, or a program on Studio 6A Stage, MBC offers flexible space for up to 225 guests for a reception, up to 125 seated, and up to 125 on Studio 6A Stage. We’ve got you with practical details: onsite valet parking at the pop-up site via nearby facilities, easy access to major transit routes, and a selection of nearby hotels and restaurants to suit your needs. We’ve highlighted affiliate partner options to help you book convenient lodging and dining.
For the best experience, coordinate with our team to secure your preferred seating or setup. Our goal is straightforward: help you book confidently, navigate logistics, and enjoy a seamless Chicago event experience.
Explore the venue specifics below and reach out for additional guidance on dates, capacity, or layouts as you plan your event in the Windy City.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Current pop-up location: 440 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606, open from Oct 24, 2025, with plans to run through January 2027.
- Original River North home at 360 N State St closed in 2023 after the building was sold; the collection is in storage while a new home is sought.
- Event capacity (Museum spaces): up to 225 guests for a reception, up to 125 seated, and Studio 6A Stage seating up to 125 (per MBC host events page).
- Notable exhibits since reopening: Johnny Carson: The Centennial and The Evolution of Late Night Television, plus related late-night programming retrospectives.
- Parking: onsite valet parking for the pop-up site is listed as part of adjacent/nearby facilities (per property listings for 440 W Randolph St).
- Transit: location near Ogilvie Transportation Center; historically accessible via CTA bus routes (29, 36, 62) and nearby Red Line stations in the Loop; later pop-up location remains accessible by Chicago transit routes.
- Nearby hotels: West Loop/Loop hotels are within walking/short transit distance (examples include Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown and other downtown properties).