Lincoln Park: From Cemetery to Sculpture Garden
Trace Lincoln Park’s transformation from a historic cemetery to a sculpture garden, enjoying iconic statues, gardens and architecture.
In this beautiful space, immigrants have vividly expressed their reverence with unique monuments featuring Bohemian art and symbols, designed by Bohemian artists and craftsmen. On this tour, experience a Chicago cemetery unlike any other.
Chicago Cubs columbarium
Photo by Bart Heird, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Eastland disaster memorial
Anton Cermak's grave site
Death statue
A Mother's Sorrow. Photo by Jo Ann Deasy.
Photo by Richie Diesterheft, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Tour Accessibility
CAC is committed to improving access to our tours. The accessibility information below reflects our docents’ experience and is provided for general guidance only.
What to expect on this tour
Terrain & Surfaces
Difficult - Mostly uneven or unpaved throughout
Wheelchair & Walker Access
Difficult - Stairs required, no ramps
Steps or Stairs
Difficult - Stairs required, no alternate route available (1 flight of stairs)
Hearing Access
Easy - Quiet setting, easy to hear
Free Center Entry with Your Ticket
Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your walking or bus tour.
