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Murals by Bus: Pilsen
Cooper Elementary Dual Language Academy
Explore Pilsen’s vibrant murals, showcasing Mexican-American culture and mural-making traditions on Chicago’s West Side. Contact group sales to inquire about private tours. Sign up to be first to know about future tours!
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Ticket Prices
- $50-Individual Ticket
- $43-Members
Cooper Elementary Dual Language Academy
Chicago has a long tradition of mural making, and the West Side's Pilsen neighborhood displays a wide variety of these public works of art.
Architects and Styles
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Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.
Pilsen is widely recognized as one of Chicago's most mural-rich neighborhoods. Muralists have been working in this Mexican-American community since the early 1960s, and today there are a growing collection of younger artists continuing in the tradition. This tour focuses on 16th and 19th Streets, with stops to go inside buildings to view lesser-known and not often seen work. From traditional Mexican-style techniques to Venetian glass mosaics to more contemporary graffiti-inspired forms, the afternoon will be a true immersion in mural making.
Know before you go:
- The bus has steps and is not completely ADA accessible.
18th Street Pink Line L stop
18th Street Pink Line L stop
Cooper Elementary Dual Language Academy
Mural in the Pilsen neighborhood
Buildings of Chicago
Free Center Entry with Your Ticket
Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your walking or bus tour.
