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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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Palmer House Hotel
Experience the glamour, intrigue and excitement of the Palmer House, a "Grand Hotel" and...
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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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Intro to Chicago Architecture
Discover how Chicago became both the birthplace of the skyscraper and the world-renowned “City...
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Architecture of the Magnificent Mile
Explore Chicago’s evolution from a dirt road called Pine Street to the iconic Magnificent... 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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What's New
This tour features some of the most recent additions to the built environment near... Book your tour:
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The Disappointed Tourist
“Is there some place that you would like to visit or revisit that no... - Events & Programs
Family Days
Come and explore the world of architecture and learn why design matters through CAC's...
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Engineering Fest | Festival de Ingeniería
CAC’s FREE premier family event, where young people are invited to design and build...
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Chicago Community Planning Academy
This program is designed to empower residents to create positive change in...
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Here to Stay: Architecture After Arrival
How does a city build for permanence in an age of displacement? This is... - Events & Programs
Educator Advisory Committee
The Educator Advisory Committee is a professional learning community of Chicago-area educators who convene...
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Teen Saturday Studios
Learn from professionals and build architecture skills in our free, twice monthly workshops. Open...
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Girls Build!
Join us for Girls Build! — a free program designed for 6th-8th...
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Summer Programs
The CAC, along with community partners, offers a variety of programming each summer. Our...
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Teen Fellows
The CAC’s 15-month Teen Fellows program provides Chicago youth with a unique opportunity to...
- EXHIBITION
The Legacy of Wrigley Field
This exhibition traces Wrigley Field’s journey from its 1914 origins as Weeghman Park to... - EXHIBITION
Chicago Gallery
Come explore the first floor of the Chicago Architecture Center featuring rotating installations focused... - EXHIBITION
Chicago City Model Experience
The Chicago City Model Experience is the star attraction in the Chicago Gallery, featuring...
