Formerly known as the Chicago Architecture Foundation, the Chicago Architecture Center is a nonprofit cultural organization with tours, exhibitions, programs and events for all ages. Our mission is to inspire people to discover why design matters. The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) was founded in 1966 as the Chicago Architecture Foundation to save the historic Glessner House.
Since then, the CAC has grown to become one of the largest cultural organizations in Chicago. For more than 50 years, our educators, 450 volunteer docents and 150 guest services volunteers have shared the stories of Chicago architecture with millions of Chicagoans and visitors. The CAC serves more than 500,000 guests and audience members annually.
Visit the CAC at 111 E. Wacker Dr. to view our 4,250-building scale model of Chicago, shop in our award-winning store or participate in a fun family event in our ArcelorMittal Design Studio. Or choose from 85 tours by boat, walking, bus or "L" train. Tours depart daily and are led by CAC's expert, volunteer docents.
Since then, the CAC has grown to become one of the largest cultural organizations in Chicago. For more than 50 years, our educators, 450 volunteer docents and 150 guest services volunteers have shared the stories of Chicago architecture with millions of Chicagoans and visitors. The CAC serves more than 500,000 guests and audience members annually.
Visit the CAC at 111 E. Wacker Dr. to view our 4,250-building scale model of Chicago, shop in our award-winning store or participate in a fun family event in our ArcelorMittal Design Studio. Or choose from 85 tours by boat, walking, bus or "L" train. Tours depart daily and are led by CAC's expert, volunteer docents.
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We're a diverse and visionary team, passionate about fulfilling the organization's mission of inspiring people to discover why design matters.
We're a staff of architects, teachers, designers, administrators, historians, storytellers and lovers of Chicago.
We're 450 volunteer docents from all walks of life joined together by one thing - a passion to provide an extraordinary experience to our visitors.
We're a board of trustees built of industry thought leaders.
Together, we're the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) - the world's largest public architecture organization, working to promote Chicago as the global center of architectural innovation while creating programs that inspire the next generation of design thinkers.
We're a staff of architects, teachers, designers, administrators, historians, storytellers and lovers of Chicago.
We're 450 volunteer docents from all walks of life joined together by one thing - a passion to provide an extraordinary experience to our visitors.
We're a board of trustees built of industry thought leaders.
Together, we're the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) - the world's largest public architecture organization, working to promote Chicago as the global center of architectural innovation while creating programs that inspire the next generation of design thinkers.
Chicago is known around the world for its architecture.
Whether you choose to explore our fabled downtown or one of the city's many distinct and charming neighborhoods, our expert docents will guide you by boat, bus, train or on foot and share the stories behind the buildings.
Visit iconic skyscrapers, elegant hotels or the legendary houses of Frank Lloyd Wright.
With dozens of tours to choose from, we won't blame you if you can't pick just one.
Choose one of CAC's acclaimed architecture tours, from a selection of our guests' perennial favorites.
Whether you choose to explore our fabled downtown or one of the city's many distinct and charming neighborhoods, our expert docents will guide you by boat, bus, train or on foot and share the stories behind the buildings.
Visit iconic skyscrapers, elegant hotels or the legendary houses of Frank Lloyd Wright.
With dozens of tours to choose from, we won't blame you if you can't pick just one.
Choose one of CAC's acclaimed architecture tours, from a selection of our guests' perennial favorites.
The CAC Exhibit Voucher gives you access to two floors of imaginative exhibits at the Chicago Architecture Center!
Print the voucher or present it to box office staff on mobile device within 60 days of purchase.
All walking, bus and train tour tickets include one day of free admission to the CAC, to use within 7 days of your tour.
All program tickets include free admission to the CAC on the day of the program.
All Chicago Architecture Center Foundation River Cruise Aboard Chicago's First Lady ticket purchases can be upgraded to include same-day Center admission for $5 either at time of purchase or by presenting your ticket at the CAC Box Office.
Print the voucher or present it to box office staff on mobile device within 60 days of purchase.
All walking, bus and train tour tickets include one day of free admission to the CAC, to use within 7 days of your tour.
All program tickets include free admission to the CAC on the day of the program.
All Chicago Architecture Center Foundation River Cruise Aboard Chicago's First Lady ticket purchases can be upgraded to include same-day Center admission for $5 either at time of purchase or by presenting your ticket at the CAC Box Office.
The Chicago City Model Experience is the star attraction in the Chicago Gallery, featuring more than 4,000 buildings and interactive elements that tell amazing stories of the city.
Located on the second floor of the CAC, in the stunning Drake Family Skyscraper Gallery, Building Tall is filled with supersized scale models of famous skyscrapers from Chicago and around the world.
Learn how Chicago became the "city of architecture, " explore the stories of five evolving neighborhoods, see Chicago's residential architecture, discover architects who shaped the city and view new up-and-coming projects in this unique gallery.
Located on the second floor of the CAC, in the stunning Drake Family Skyscraper Gallery, Building Tall is filled with supersized scale models of famous skyscrapers from Chicago and around the world.
Learn how Chicago became the "city of architecture, " explore the stories of five evolving neighborhoods, see Chicago's residential architecture, discover architects who shaped the city and view new up-and-coming projects in this unique gallery.
Tall buildings are a fact of urban life.
Influenced by building codes, engineering and profitability, their design is often predictable.
Behind the glittering skylines, generic high-rises-responsive neither to climate nor culture-now dominate many of.
Between States-50 Designers Transform Chicago's Neighborhoods is an ambitious showcase of 50 community-based design solutions to transform underappreciated and underperforming spaces in Chicago into rejuvenated civic anchors.
CAF is among more than a dozen museums, schools and architecture organizations nationwide invited to host "The Landscape Architecture Legacy of Dan Kiley."
Influenced by building codes, engineering and profitability, their design is often predictable.
Behind the glittering skylines, generic high-rises-responsive neither to climate nor culture-now dominate many of.
Between States-50 Designers Transform Chicago's Neighborhoods is an ambitious showcase of 50 community-based design solutions to transform underappreciated and underperforming spaces in Chicago into rejuvenated civic anchors.
CAF is among more than a dozen museums, schools and architecture organizations nationwide invited to host "The Landscape Architecture Legacy of Dan Kiley."
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