VISIT THE CENTER
Learn how Chicago became “the city of architecture” and explore how design can shape the cities of tomorrow.
Learn how Chicago became “the city of architecture” and explore how design can shape the cities of tomorrow.
Location & Hours
Near the corner of Michigan & Wacker
Chicago’s First Lady Cruises Dock
112 E. Wacker Drive, chicago, IL 60601
- Sun - Thu
9 AM - 5 PM
- Fri - Sat
9 AM - 7 PM
Admission Price
Center admission is included in the price of all walking and bus tours. Discounted CAC admission is available with the purchase of a River Cruise ticket.
Adults
$14
Students (With ID)
$10*
Children 5 & Under
FREE
*Student discount available when purchasing center tickets in person.
CENTER MAP
Accessibility & Safety
The Chicago Architecture Center welcomes all visitors and is committed to making its offerings feel safe and accessible to everyone.
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WHERE THE STORIES OF THE CITY BEGIN
Exhibitions
On View Now
View All Exhibitions- October 4 - November 2
ReCovered: Lawndale’s Urban Tree Canopy
A FREE pop-up exhibition in Lawndale exploring the role of trees in our city. Opens October 4 and runs through the fall. - September 9 - January 5
Disrupters
Celebrating 50 Years of Chicago Women in Architecture - October 4
ReCovered: Lawndale’s Urban Tree Canopy
A FREE pop-up exhibition in Lawndale exploring the role of trees in our city. Opens October 4 and runs through the fall. - April 25 - January 5
Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns
Chicago’s Loop is at an inflection point, emerging from the pandemic on shaky footing but also with abundant opportunity.
Exhibitions
Center Highlights
Learn how Chicago became “the city of architecture” with exhibits about its many diverse neighborhoods, housing types, leading architects and current projects
Discover Chicago’s continued leading role in the design of tall buildings that have changed skylines around the world
Explore how design can shape and sustain the cities of tomorrow and imagine what urban life will look like in 2050
Interact with the Chicago City Model Experience, an incredibly detailed, three-dimensional cityscape activated by special effects and a short film
