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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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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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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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Inland Steel Building
Explore the exterior and interior of this iconic modern masterpiece and learn the stories... 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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Chicago Icons: Connecting Past and Present
Compare and contrast iconic buildings from the 1890s to present and learn how older... Book your tour:
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Must-See Chicago
This fast-paced introductory tour features some of Chicago's most famous buildings.
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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...
- EXHIBITION
October 17 - June 15, 2027
Built on Belief: Narrow Bridge Arts Club
A partnership between the CAC and Narrow Bridge Arts Club, this project brings artists... - EXHIBITION
October 17 - April 16, 2027
Built on Belief: First Presbyterian Church
A partnership between the CAC and Arts at First, this project brings artists and... - Events & Programs
October 24 - December 12, 2026
Girls Build!
Join us for Girls Build! — a free program designed...
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October 24 - November 21, 2026
Teen Saturday Studios
Learn from professionals and build architecture skills in our free monthly workshops. Open to...
- EXHIBITION
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...
