Thornhill Education Center

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,000

Guest capacity

Up to 130 seated guests

About this venue

Thornhill Education Center at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois is a historic and elegant wedding reception venue set on the former estate of Arboretum founder Joy Morton. This distinctive location blends timeless architectural charm with scenic views of gardens and woodlands, creating a refined backdrop for your special day.

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Thornhill Education Center, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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Thornhill Education Center

Thornhill Education Center combines historic elegance with natural beauty, giving couples a timeless and refined backdrop for their wedding day, all within the scenic grounds of The Morton Arboretum.

Thornhill Education Center is a historic and elegant event venue located at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois. Built on the site of the original Morton family estate, this venue combines classic architectural charm with modern amenities and stunning garden views, making it ideal for weddings, receptions, and private celebrations.

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Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Relax and Casual”

Thornhill Education Center

Thornhill Education Center combines historic elegance with natural beauty, giving couples a timeless and refined backdrop for their wedding day, all within the scenic grounds of The Morton Arboretum.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Relax and Casual”

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Thornhill Education Center is suitable for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and intimate gatherings. Couples often pair it with nearby outdoor Arboretum spaces for the full wedding experience.

Arbor Room: Up to 130 guests for receptions and dinners. Founder’s Room: Up to 60 guests, ideal for smaller ceremonies or cocktail hours.

Yes! Couples frequently hold an outdoor ceremony on terraces or lawns and move into the Arbor or Founder’s Room for the reception.

Yes — both indoor spaces have large windows overlooking gardens, and outdoor terraces and lawns provide beautiful backdrops for portraits.

Climate-controlled indoor spaces Built-in lighting and flexible layouts Access to Signature Events team for event planning and coordination Indoor and outdoor options for ceremony, reception, and photos

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Thornhill Education Center

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Guest capacity

About this venue

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Venue setting

Our event spaces

Thornhill Education Center

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Guests often feel this space is

Thornhill Education Center

Thornhill Education Center

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Guests often feel this space is

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