Everything Happening at 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.
Chicago City Model Experience
The Chicago City Model Experience is the star attraction in the Chicago Gallery, featuring... Permanent Exhibition
Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns
Chicago’s Loop is at an inflection point, emerging from the pandemic on shaky footing... April 25 - January 5, 2025
The New Magnificent: Visions to Renew and Reconnect the Mag Mile
The Magnificent Mile employs and engages people from every corner of the city and... July 29 - November 16, 2024
Disrupters
Celebrating 50 Years of Chicago Women in Architecture September 9 - November 15, 2024
Willis Tower Revitalized
Experience the iconic Willis Tower with a visit to the 103rd floor Skydeck combined... Selected Day's Departures:
Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age
Learn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street. Selected Day's Departures:
CAC River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady
Voted #1 boat tour in the United States by USA Today readers in 2024,... Selected Day's Departures:
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Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Riverfront
Explore Chicago's roaring '20s optimism through opulent Art Deco skyscrapers along the vibrant riverfront.... Selected Day's Departures:
Modernism: Reviving the Loop
Formerly known as "Mid-Century Modern Skyscrapers," this tour delves into Chicago’s Mid-Century Modern architecture... Selected Day's Departures:
Historic Austin
Uncover Austin’s architectural treasures and historic narratives in a journey through its 19th and... Selected Day's Departures:
Chicago Icons: Connecting Past and Present
Explore downtown Chicago's diverse architecture on a tour featuring 19th-Century, Beaux-Arts, Modern, and Postmodern... Selected Day's Departures:
Must-See Chicago
This fast-paced introductory tour features some of Chicago's most famous buildings. Selected Day's Departures:
Chicago Architecture: A Walk Through Time
Journey through Chicago’s architectural evolution, from the Great Fire’s aftermath to towering modern marvels,... Selected Day's Departures:
Fine Arts Building
The Fine Arts Building has remained a hub of creativity for over 125... Selected Day's Departures:
Hotel Boom: Making Old New Again
Learn about the benefits and challenges of adaptive reuse. Selected Day's Departures:
Explore Chinatown
Navigate through Chicago’s Chinatown, where cultural heritage meets urban design, revealing a neighborhood rich... Selected Day's Departures:
Disrupters Exhibition - Opening & Awards
Please join Chicago Women in Architecture (CWA) and CAC to celebrate CWA's 50th anniversary... September 19, 2024
Disrupters Exhibition - Opening Reception
Please join Chicago Women in Architecture (CWA) and CAC to celebrate CWA's 50th anniversary... September 19, 2024