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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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Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Loop
Step into the lobbies of Art Deco masterpieces built in the heart of Chicago’s...
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Northwestern University
Explore this stunning, wooded campus on the shore of Lake Michigan, featuring a wide... Book your tour:
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Chicago Architecture: A Walk Through Time
Journey through Chicago’s architectural evolution, from the Great Fire’s aftermath to new supertall high-rises. Book your 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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Chicago Board of Trade Building
The Chicago Board of Trade is a Loop icon and a City of Chicago...
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Chicago's First Skyscrapers
Chicago is home to some of the world’s first skyscrapers. Get an up-close look...
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Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Riverfront
Step inside the lobbies of five Art Deco masterpieces built near the banks of... Book your tour:
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Modernism: Reviving the Loop
Iconic buildings, public art, urban planning and government influence — this tour covers it...
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Gold Coast: Astor Street
Discover the architectural treasures of the Astor Street Historic District, the residence of choice...
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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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- EXHIBITION
April 13 - February 28, 2027
Currents: 60 Years of the Chicago Architecture Center
Discover key ways the CAC has shaped the city's past, present and future across... - EXHIBITION
June 11 - January 14, 2027
Chicago's Living Habitat
Co-curated by Openlands, this exhibition invites visitors to experience the landscapes that sustain life... - EXHIBITION
June 11 - January 2, 2027
Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem
This inspiring new exhibition, designed and co-curated by Studio Gang in collaboration with the... - Events & Programs
June 22 - May 8, 2027
Teen Fellows
The CAC’s 15-month Teen Fellows program provides Chicago youth with a unique opportunity to...
- Events & Programs
August 30 - October 4, 2026
We Build!
Join us for our FREE, hands-on program where 6th-8th grade students are introduced...
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September 12 - October 17, 2026
Teen Ambassadors
This multi-week program is designed to engage 10th-12th grade teens in place-based research...
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Permanent Exhibition
Icons of Chicago
Three large-scale architectural models of iconic modernist Chicago skyscrapers are on long-term display at... - EXHIBITION
Permanent Exhibition
Chicago was Built for Flying
A mural on the exterior of the Chicago Architecture Center, designed by Kate Lynn... - EXHIBITION
Permanent Exhibition
Chicago Gallery
Come explore the first floor of the Chicago Architecture Center featuring rotating installations focused... - EXHIBITION
Permanent Exhibition
Chicago City Model Experience
The Chicago City Model Experience is the star attraction in the Chicago Gallery, featuring... - Events & Programs
Family Days
Come and explore the world of architecture and learn why design matters through CAC's...
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Educator Advisory Committee
The Educator Advisory Committee is a professional learning community of Chicago-area educators who convene...
