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
The cruise that puts Architecture First. Voted one of the ten best boat tours... Selected Day's Departures:
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Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age
Learn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street. Book your tour:
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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 all. Book your tour:
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Must-See Chicago
Celebrate the season with this tour that concludes at Daley Plaza, which hosts the...
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Chicago's First Skyscrapers
Chicago is home to some of the world’s first skyscrapers. Get an up-close look...
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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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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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North Dearborn Parkway: Ashes to Affluence
Learn the history of this storied Near North neighborhood, established in the wake of... Book your tour:
- Events & Programs
Summer Camps
The CAC, along with community partners, offers a variety of programming each summer. Our... - Events & Programs
Educator Advisory Committee
The Educator Advisory Committee is a professional learning community of Chicago-area educators who convene... - Events & Programs
Teen Saturday Studios
Learn from professionals and build architecture skills in our free, twice-monthly workshops. Open to...
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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... - Events & Programs
Girls Build!
Join us for the Girls Build! Fall Session, free and designed for 6th–8th grade...
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Engineering Fest | Festival de Ingeniería
CAC’s FREE premier family event, where young people are invited to imagine and design... - Events & Programs
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...
