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University of Chicago
Photo by Rachel Myszak.
From Collegiate Gothic to Contemporary, the University of Chicago campus offers a wide range of breathtaking architecture.
Photo by Rachel Myszak.
Come explore the historic quadrangles, contemporary buildings, award winning landscaping and beautiful interiors of the University of Chicago campus.
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University of Chicago Bookstore, 970 E. 58th St.
Known for its Collegiate Gothic architecture, the University of Chicago campus offers much more to explore. Discover buildings in a range of styles, including Contemporary, Brutalist and Prairie Style. Along the way, learn about projects by a “who’s who” of influential architects spanning more than a century. You’ll recognize many from their work in downtown Chicago and around the world, including Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Walter Netsch, Helmut Jahn, Rafael Viñoly, Cesar Pelli, Studio Gang and Frank Lloyd Wright.
Experience it all among the campus’s beautiful quadrangles, striking buildings and award-winning botanical gardens. The tour ends at Campus North Residential Commons, 5500 S University Ave.
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 reviews
Photo by Robin Simon.
Swift Hall. Photo by Robin Simon.
Mansueto Library. Photo by Tom Rossiter.
North Residential Commons. Photo by Irina Hynes.
Robie House. Photo by Garrett Karp.
A gargoyle on Cobb Gate. Photo by Robin Simon.
Free Center Entry with Your Ticket
Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your walking or bus tour.
