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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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Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Loop
Step into the lobbies of Art Deco masterpieces built in the heart of Chicago’s...
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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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The Old Post Office
Explore the new Old Post Office Building, whose early 20th-century design has been adaptively... 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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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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Tiffany in Chicago
Marvel at Chicago’s stunning Tiffany art-glass and mosaics—one of the largest collections in the... Book your tour:
- EXHIBITION
The Disappointed Tourist
“Is there some place that you would like to visit or revisit that no... - Events & Programs
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
Architect Talk: Ernest Wong
Join us for this discussion where Ernest Wong will speak to the crucial role...
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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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Family Days
Come and explore the world of architecture and learn why design matters through CAC's...
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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...
