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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Union Station: Icon of a Great Age
Celebrate the season with special tours from November through the end of the year...
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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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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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Art Deco Skyscrapers: Landmark Lobbies
Step out of the cold and into the lobbies of three Art Deco skyscrapers... 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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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... - EXHIBITION
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...
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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...
