Field Trips (Age 14+)

We’re so glad you are considering bringing your high school or college student group to the Chicago Architecture Center for an educational experience.

If you are looking to book a workshop or tour for K-8 students, please visit our Field Trips (K-8) page.

We ask that you make your request for a reservation at least six weeks in advance. You can make your request by contacting our group sales department at groupsales@architecture.org. Once we've received your reservation request, we’ll send a confirmation agreement specifying the date and time of your field trip (workshop or tour).

TOURS

High school and college student groups are welcome to take some of our most popular tours (listed below). You can also choose a different tour that better fits your lesson plan–just contact our group sales department at groupsales@architecture.org to discuss your options.

Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age

Discover the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street, with glimpses inside beautiful buildings from the 1890s-1930s. This tour includes admission to the CAC.

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Chicago Icons: Connecting Past and Present

Compare and contrast the histories and styles of buildings located within sight of each other at seven stops in downtown Chicago. This tour includes admission to the CAC.

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Historic Skyscrapers

Get an up-close look at some of the world's earliest skyscrapers, learn about innovations used to build them and discover how they transformed Chicago into a center of skyscraper design. This tour includes admission to the CAC.

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DESIGN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD WORKSHOP (6TH - 9TH)

What is the relationship between rural, suburban, and urban landscapes and how do we design spaces people need, want, and deserve? In partnership with the City of Chicago’s INVEST South/West initiative, we will dive into CAC’s graphic novel, No Small Plans, as we meet students from the past, present, and future who helped shape their city and learn from today’s teens, what makes a ‘good’ neighborhood. Each participating group will receive a classroom edition of No Small Plans.

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WHEN

Any time, based on availability. Group tours begin on the quarter hour.

PRICE

$27 per student

No charge for required chaperones. One chaperone is required for every 10 students (high school groups only). $27 for each additional adult.

Note: A $250 minimum is required when booking a student walking tour.

DURATION

90 minutes to 2 hours

BUS TOURS

Please contact our group sales department at groupsales@architecture.org for details.

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