Tiffany in Chicago

Marvel at Chicago’s stunning Tiffany art-glass and mosaics — one of the largest collections in the United States.

Learn about the life and work of Louis Comfort Tiffany as we visit some of Chicago’s most magnificent art-glass and mosaic installations, each designed and crafted by the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company.

In the late 19th century, the Arts and Crafts movement revived an interest in decorative glass. New, well-regarded homes and public buildings from the era were considered incomplete without decorative glass or mosaics. Louis Comfort Tiffany, the preeminent practitioner of this art, gained great exposure for a chapel he designed for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Today, the city is home to one of the largest collections of Tiffany art-glass in the United States. This tour introduces some remarkable examples of Tiffany's work.

Know before you go:
  • Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change, due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.

Tour Accessibility

CAC is committed to improving access to our tours. The accessibility information below reflects our docents’ experience and is provided for general guidance only.

What to expect on this tour

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    Terrain & Surfaces

    Easy - Paved and flat the entire route 

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    Wheelchair & Walker Access

    Easy - Fully accessible; no barriers 

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    Steps or Stairs

    Moderate - Step-free alternate route available  

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    Hearing Access

    Difficult - Loud environment, no devices available 

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