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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.
- Boat Tour
CAC River Cruise aboard First Lady
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Must-See Chicago
This fast-paced introductory tour features some of Chicago's most famous buildings.
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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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Interior Treasures of the Golden Age
Discover the design of the Gilded Age and Roaring Twenties, from lush Tiffany mosaics...
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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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Modernism: Reviving the Loop
Iconic buildings, public art, urban planning and government influence — this tour covers it...
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Tiffany in Chicago
Marvel at Chicago’s stunning Tiffany art-glass and mosaics — one of the largest collections...
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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:
- 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... - Events & Programs
June 8 - August 7, 2026
Summer Programs
The CAC, along with community partners, offers a variety of programming each summer. Our...
- 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 15 - June 27, 2026
Newhouse Architecture and Design Competition
This free two-week camp challenges Chicagoland high school students grades 9-12 to create architecture and...
- 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...
