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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
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Union Station: Icon of a Great Age
Take in the elaborate details of this historic landmark, including the stunning Great Hall,...
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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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Interior Treasures of the Golden Age
Discover the design of the Gilded Age and Roaring Twenties, from lush Tiffany mosaics...
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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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Rookery Building
Explore the interior and exterior of one of Chicago’s most famous and beloved historic...
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Chicago Icons: Connecting Past and Present
Compare and contrast iconic buildings from the 1890s to present and learn how older... Book your tour:
- EXHIBITION
April 13 - February 28, 2027
Currents: 60 Years of the Chicago Architecture Center
Discover key ways the CAC has shaped the city's past, present and future across... - Events & Programs
June 8 - June 12, 2026 & July 6 - July 10, 2026
Girls Build!
Join us for Girls Build! — a free program designed for 6th-8th...
- Events & Programs
June 8 - August 7, 2026
Summer Programs
The CAC, along with community partners, offers a variety of programming each summer. Our...
- EXHIBITION
June 11 - January 14, 2027
Chicago's Living Habitat
Co-curated by Openlands, this exhibition invites visitors to experience the landscapes that sustain life... - EXHIBITION
June 11 - January 2, 2027
Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem
This inspiring new exhibition, designed and co-curated by Studio Gang in collaboration with the... - EXHIBITION
Permanent Exhibition
Chicago Gallery
Come explore the first floor of the Chicago Architecture Center featuring rotating installations focused... - EXHIBITION
Permanent Exhibition
Chicago City Model Experience
The Chicago City Model Experience is the star attraction in the Chicago Gallery, featuring... - Events & Programs
Family Days
Come and explore the world of architecture and learn why design matters through CAC's...
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Educator Advisory Committee
The Educator Advisory Committee is a professional learning community of Chicago-area educators who convene...
