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May 25

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

#1 boat tour in North America according to USA Today Readers' Choice 2021 Awards! Looking for the ultimate Chicago architecture experience? Buy a combo ticket for the river cruise AND visit the Chicago Architecture Center—you'll save $9! For more than…

Price
Tickets start at $53.85 (plus tax) for daytime river cruise, Tickets start at $58.57 (plus tax) for evening cruise, VISIT THE CAC FOR JUST $5 EXTRA!, Please note, prices are subject to change.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance, 112 E. Wacker Dr.

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Price
Tickets start at $53.85 (plus tax) for daytime river cruise, Tickets start at $58.57 (plus tax) for evening cruise, VISIT THE CAC FOR JUST $5 EXTRA!, Please note, prices are subject to change.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance, 112 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age

Learn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street. The 40 years between 1890 and 1930 saw the creation of some of Chicago’s the most memorable buildings, many of which are featured on this tour.

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
2 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

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Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
2 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

Chicago Icons: Connecting Past and Present

This lively overview of Chicago architecture explores iconic buildings from the 1890s to present. We'll compare and contrast a wide range of buildings with varying architectural styles and see how older structures connect to new skyline additions.

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.75 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

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Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.75 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

#1 boat tour in North America according to USA Today Readers' Choice 2021 Awards! Looking for the ultimate Chicago architecture experience? Buy a combo ticket for the river cruise AND visit the Chicago Architecture Center—you'll save $9! For more than…

Price
Tickets start at $53.85 (plus tax) for daytime river cruise, Tickets start at $58.57 (plus tax) for evening cruise, VISIT THE CAC FOR JUST $5 EXTRA!, Please note, prices are subject to change.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance, 112 E. Wacker Dr.

Learn More Off Sale

Price
Tickets start at $53.85 (plus tax) for daytime river cruise, Tickets start at $58.57 (plus tax) for evening cruise, VISIT THE CAC FOR JUST $5 EXTRA!, Please note, prices are subject to change.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance, 112 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Riverfront

Tour the lobbies of five opulent Art Deco skyscrapers built near the banks of the Chicago River during the business boom of the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament.

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

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Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

#1 boat tour in North America according to USA Today Readers' Choice 2021 Awards! Looking for the ultimate Chicago architecture experience? Buy a combo ticket for the river cruise AND visit the Chicago Architecture Center—you'll save $9! For more than…

Price
Tickets start at $53.85 (plus tax) for daytime river cruise, Tickets start at $58.57 (plus tax) for evening cruise, VISIT THE CAC FOR JUST $5 EXTRA!, Please note, prices are subject to change.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance, 112 E. Wacker Dr.

Learn More Off Sale

Price
Tickets start at $53.85 (plus tax) for daytime river cruise, Tickets start at $58.57 (plus tax) for evening cruise, VISIT THE CAC FOR JUST $5 EXTRA!, Please note, prices are subject to change.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance, 112 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age

Learn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street. The 40 years between 1890 and 1930 saw the creation of some of Chicago’s the most memorable buildings, many of which are featured on this tour.

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
2 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Learn More Off Sale

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
2 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

#1 boat tour in North America according to USA Today Readers' Choice 2021 Awards! Looking for the ultimate Chicago architecture experience? Buy a combo ticket for the river cruise AND visit the Chicago Architecture Center—you'll save $9! For more than…

Price
Tickets start at $53.85 (plus tax) for daytime river cruise, Tickets start at $58.57 (plus tax) for evening cruise, VISIT THE CAC FOR JUST $5 EXTRA!, Please note, prices are subject to change.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance, 112 E. Wacker Dr.

Learn More Off Sale

Price
Tickets start at $53.85 (plus tax) for daytime river cruise, Tickets start at $58.57 (plus tax) for evening cruise, VISIT THE CAC FOR JUST $5 EXTRA!, Please note, prices are subject to change.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance, 112 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

Hotel Boom: Making Old New Again

Chicago’s growth as a favorite travel destination has fueled a surge in the creative repurposing of historic skyscrapers into chic new hotels. Learn how and why a former motor club, insurance company and bank have undergone this change

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

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Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

Mid-Century Modern Skyscrapers

Looking for iconic Mid-Century Modern architecture? What better place than Chicago with its triumvirate of modern architects (Mies van der Rohe, Bertrand Goldberg and SOM) and a city ready and willing to accept them. Find out what set these buildings…

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Learn More Off Sale

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

#1 boat tour in North America according to USA Today Readers' Choice 2021 Awards! Looking for the ultimate Chicago architecture experience? Buy a combo ticket for the river cruise AND visit the Chicago Architecture Center—you'll save $9! For more than…

Price
Tickets start at $53.85 (plus tax) for daytime river cruise, Tickets start at $58.57 (plus tax) for evening cruise, VISIT THE CAC FOR JUST $5 EXTRA!, Please note, prices are subject to change.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance, 112 E. Wacker Dr.

Learn More Off Sale

Price
Tickets start at $53.85 (plus tax) for daytime river cruise, Tickets start at $58.57 (plus tax) for evening cruise, VISIT THE CAC FOR JUST $5 EXTRA!, Please note, prices are subject to change.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance, 112 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

#1 boat tour in North America according to USA Today Readers' Choice 2021 Awards! Looking for the ultimate Chicago architecture experience? Buy a combo ticket for the river cruise AND visit the Chicago Architecture Center—you'll save $9! For more than…

Price
Tickets start at $53.85 (plus tax) for daytime river cruise, Tickets start at $58.57 (plus tax) for evening cruise, VISIT THE CAC FOR JUST $5 EXTRA!, Please note, prices are subject to change.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance, 112 E. Wacker Dr.

Learn More Off Sale

Price
Tickets start at $53.85 (plus tax) for daytime river cruise, Tickets start at $58.57 (plus tax) for evening cruise, VISIT THE CAC FOR JUST $5 EXTRA!, Please note, prices are subject to change.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance, 112 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

Chicago Architecture: A Walk Through Time

Want a quick introduction to Chicago’s magnificent architecture? This 90-minute tour takes a comprehensive look at the city’s architectural history by viewing buildings in chronological order, from early skyscrapers to new supertall high rises.

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Learn More Off Sale

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

#1 boat tour in North America according to USA Today Readers' Choice 2021 Awards! Looking for the ultimate Chicago architecture experience? Buy a combo ticket for the river cruise AND visit the Chicago Architecture Center—you'll save $9! For more than…

Price
Tickets start at $53.85 (plus tax) for daytime river cruise, Tickets start at $58.57 (plus tax) for evening cruise, VISIT THE CAC FOR JUST $5 EXTRA!, Please note, prices are subject to change.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance, 112 E. Wacker Dr.

Learn More Off Sale

Price
Tickets start at $53.85 (plus tax) for daytime river cruise, Tickets start at $58.57 (plus tax) for evening cruise, VISIT THE CAC FOR JUST $5 EXTRA!, Please note, prices are subject to change.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance, 112 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

#1 boat tour in North America according to USA Today Readers' Choice 2021 Awards! Looking for the ultimate Chicago architecture experience? Buy a combo ticket for the river cruise AND visit the Chicago Architecture Center—you'll save $9! For more than…

Price
Tickets start at $53.85 (plus tax) for daytime river cruise, Tickets start at $58.57 (plus tax) for evening cruise, VISIT THE CAC FOR JUST $5 EXTRA!, Please note, prices are subject to change.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance, 112 E. Wacker Dr.

Learn More Off Sale

Price
Tickets start at $53.85 (plus tax) for daytime river cruise, Tickets start at $58.57 (plus tax) for evening cruise, VISIT THE CAC FOR JUST $5 EXTRA!, Please note, prices are subject to change.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance, 112 E. Wacker Dr.

Program

Starship Chicago II: World Premiere

Join the CAC and MAS Context for the world premiere of of Starship Chicago II, a film produced and directed by Nathan Eddy.

Price
Free, RSVP
Date
May 25, 2023
Time
6:00 pm
Meet
Gand Lecture Hall, 111 E. Wacker Drive

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Price
Free, RSVP
Date
May 25, 2023
Time
6:00 pm
Meet
Gand Lecture Hall, 111 E. Wacker Drive