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Everything happening at the CAC
Explore everything the Chicago Architecture Center has to offer, from tours to educational programs, exhibitions and so much more.
Explore everything the Chicago Architecture Center has to offer, from tours to educational programs, exhibitions and so much more.
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CAC River Cruise aboard First Lady
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Intro to Chicago Architecture
Discover how Chicago became both the birthplace of the skyscraper and the world-renowned “City...
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Spanish Language: Arquitectura de Chicago: Un Paseo por El Tiempo
Una vista general a la rica cultura arquitectonica de Chicago, empezando de los primeros... Book your tour:
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Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park
View the exteriors of nearly a dozen of Wright’s structures. *CAC Select tour.
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Elevated Architecture: Downtown 'L' Train
See architectural details missed by most pedestrians at street level and gain insight into... Book your tour:
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Interior Treasures of the Golden Age
Discover the design of the Gilded Age and Roaring Twenties, from lush Tiffany mosaics...
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Must-See Chicago
This fast-paced introductory tour features some of Chicago's most famous buildings.
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Hyde Park
Journey through Hyde Park’s storied past and its world-class architecture, including the Robie House.... Book your tour:
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Beverly (South): A Castle, Mansions and More
Tour one of Chicago’s most fascinating neighborhoods, Beverly. Book your tour:
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Architecture of the Magnificent Mile
Explore Chicago’s evolution from a dirt road called Pine Street to the iconic Magnificent... Book your tour:
- EXHIBITION
September 29 - April 19, 2026
The Disappointed Tourist
“Is there some place that you would like to visit or revisit that no... - Events & Programs
March 10 - May 26, 2026
Chicago Community Planning Academy
This program is designed to empower residents to create positive change in...
- EXHIBITION
March 30 - May 25, 2026
Here to Stay: Architecture After Arrival
How does a city build for permanence in an age of displacement? This is... - EXHIBITION
Permanent Exhibition
Chicago Gallery
Come explore the first floor of the Chicago Architecture Center featuring rotating installations focused... - EXHIBITION
Permanent Exhibition
The Legacy of Wrigley Field
This exhibition traces Wrigley Field’s journey from its 1914 origins as Weeghman Park to... - EXHIBITION
Permanent Exhibition
Chicago City Model Experience
The Chicago City Model Experience is the star attraction in the Chicago Gallery, featuring... - Events & Programs
Educator Advisory Committee
The Educator Advisory Committee is a professional learning community of Chicago-area educators who convene...
