Tickets to the Chicago Cultural Center
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Explore the great multicultural city with its outstanding architecture and picturesque riverfront at your own pace with this in-app audio tour. During this tour, you will discover different aspects of Chicago: its unique architecture with beautiful skyscrapers and bridges, rich history, and cultural characteristics. You'll start your tour at Michigan Avenue Bridge – the most well-known moveable bridge in Chicago, and one of the few double-deckers in the city. Then, while listening to incredible facts about groundbreaking events in Chicago, you'll walk to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with its waterfall and a beautiful sculpture. On our way to Chicago Cultural Center, you will see the most remarkable buildings in Chicago. Take a selfie in Marina City – a complex of two cylindrical towers, known locally as the "corn cobs" due to their unique shape. Merchandise Mart will amaze you with its Art Deco architecture that reflects the optimism of the 1920s. Then, stop by the impressive Reliance Building securing the city's rich history. Finally, marvel at the largest Tiffany-stained glass dome in the world at the Chicago Cultural Center. This tour is all about architectural details, fascinating stories, and the heritage of one of the finest cities of America.
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About Chicago Cultural Center
The Chicago Cultural Center is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Center is closed on public holidays: New Year's Day, St. Patrick's Day Parade, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
You can avoid crowds at the Chicago Cultural Center in the morning before noon and later in the evening after 6:00 PM.
- Explore the gem of architecture
Founded in 1897 as the city's first public library and a Civil War memorial, the building of the Chicago Cultural Center itself is a masterpiece. Discover the fascinating history of the Center's construction while admiring breathtaking interiors. Learn more about the symbolism behind the building's details, from Carrara marble from Italy and mosaics to the largest Tiffany stained-glass dome and rare iron gates.
- Visit permanent and rotating exhibitions
The Chicago Cultural Center is a perfect place to explore the history of Chicago. Learn more about the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 in the Landmarks Gallery or visit one of the temporary exhibitions on art or architecture.
- Celebrate Chicago culture
The Center also invites everyone to participate in special events and educational programs. For example, you can visit the interactive studio Learning Lab, where you can meet an actual artist and learn about art firsthand. If you're a movie lover, come to the Claudia Cassidy Theater Screenings to experience cinema from all over the world.
The Chicago Cultural Center is located at 78 East Washington, across from Millennium Park.
You can take an elevated train to the Washington/Wabash station or a subway train to the Lake station or the Washington station. Walk east from the stations.
In addition, you can take the following buses to Michigan Avenue: 3, 4, 19, 20, 26, 60, 66, 124, 143, 147, 151, and 157. Alternatively, you can take bus routes 4, J14, 20, 56, 66, and 147 to Washington Street.
Explore the heritage of the Chicago Cultural Center with the self-guided walking tour Architecture of Urban Chicago. The expert tour guide will navigate you through the city's most fascinating buildings and let you immerse yourself in the history of Chicago.
FAQ about Chicago Cultural Center
Tickets are not required to enter the Chicago Cultural Center.