About Chicago Cultural Center

Feel like witnessing a free community cultural center, then visit the Chicago Cultural Center, one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. Opened in 1897 as the city's first public library, this architectural marvel of a building houses two magnificent stained-glass domes and annually presents hundreds of free cultural exhibits and performances. Admission is free though there may be charges for the events. The beautiful architecture like the Tiffany-stained dome, mother of pearl mosaics, a Carrara marble lobby, and the magnificent interiors all make it the perfect place to host cultural events. Partake in the 45-minute free building tour at 1:15 p.m. from Wednesday through Saturday. Participate in film screenings, lectures, dance, theater or take along your entire family for kid-friendly happenings.

 

Must See

  • It is a beautiful landmark building in Chicago and a cultural epicenter. The Chicago Cultural Center is a famous spot for every tourist.
  • The world's largest Tiffany-stained glass dome is here.
  • With free public events, lunchtime concerts, provocative art shows, and guided tours the center draws hundreds of thousands of visitors.
  • Take a guided tour of the architecture.
  • Chamber music on Mondays features Chicago's most creative and talented classical, jazz and world music vocalists and instrumentalists.
  • Get your toddler in on the action at Juicebox, a special cultural event that introduces little ones to music from across the world all the while egging them to dance and perform.
  • Art exhibits located are rotated in galleries from all over the building.
  • Have a story to tell? Then share your story through interviews and recordings at the StoryCorps, the largest oral history project.
  • Discover the city's underbelly, the Pedway, an extensive pedestrian walkway system that connects more than 50 buildings from the access point in the Chicago Cultural Center's, Randolph Street Lobby.

How to reach

By bus, taxi, car and uber the fare cost is 30 USD, 35 USD, 43 USD, and 54 USD.

By metro, one can go to the Millenium Train Station and get onto the metro there. It includes 33.18 USD.

Tips

  • The free art and music are worth listening to and viewing.
  • Enjoy dancing, music and theatre events.
  • Have a look at the art exhibitions that are held every year.
  • See the works of top craftsman and architects.
  • Check the local event calendar as activities might have an entry fee.

Visit Time

Sunday:            10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday:             9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday:            9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday:       9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday:           9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Friday:                9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday:            9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

2 hours wait for shopping

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

4 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky -13.59°C

 

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