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The health and safety of our visitors, event attendees and staff members remain our highest priority. As such, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is closely monitoring developments around the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) and sharing safeguards and best practices as outlined by federal health authorities and state and local officials. The Chicago Cultural Center is closed and all events and tours are cancelled through May 15. Please refer to the Chicago Department of Public Heath’s website, chicago.gov/coronavirus, for the latest local updates on the response to COVID-19.
 

Weekly: Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday • 1:15pm

Chicago Cultural Center • Tours meet in the Welcome Center, 1st Floor North

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Chicago Cultural Center Building Tours(click on image to enlarge)
 

Building Tours reveal the storied history of the landmark Chicago Cultural Center – offered year round on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 1:15pm. Tours are FREE and led by volunteer docents.

 

Public Group Tours:

  • Free guided tours of the building
  • Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (year-round)
  • 1:15pm
  • Tours are 45–60 minutes long
  • Tour may be limited to 25 guests to arrive
  • No advance registration required
 

Private Group Tours:

  • Free guided tours of the building
  • By appointment on Fridays only at 10:30am or 2:30pm, pending availability
  • Designed for adults, 13 years and older
  • Tours are 45–60 minutes long
  • For groups of 15–30 people, smaller groups may be combined with another group if needed.
  • Book four to six weeks in advance, by completing this request form
 

Exhibition Exploration:

  • Free guided exploration of exhibitions and the Chicago Cultural Center, Learning Lab and Millennium Park!

For Elementary and High School students

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays
  • 10am–12:30pm
  • 2 groups per day – maximum 30 students in each group
  • Fill out the online request form for each group or class
  • Please note whether you are interested in Exhibition Exploration or History and Architecture
  • Book four to six weeks in advance
  • Confirmation within 5 business days
 

Note:

  • All tours are led by trained volunteer docents and/or staff
  • All tours begin in the Welcome Center

 

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Admission is FREE
Monday–Friday, 10am–7pm
Saturday–Sunday, 10am–5pm
(Closed Holidays)

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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602

Take CTA to Chicago Cultural Center

  • From the elevated lines: exit at Washington/Wabash and walk east.
  • From the subway: exit at Lake (Red Line) or Washington (Blue Line) and walk east.
  • Served by Michigan Avenue buses 3, 4, 19, 20, 26, 60, 66, 124, 143, 147, 151, 157 and Washington St. buses 4, J14, 20, 56, 66, 147

 

 

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