Chicago Architecture Center: visitor guide

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Chicago Architecture Center · Chicago

Explore the architecture centre’s exhibitions to understand the buildings and design of the city. Centre admission and the architecture river cruise are different experiences; do not assume one ticket covers both. The exhibitions make a useful introduction before looking again at buildings from the Riverwalk.

Chicago Architecture Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Hours and fees may change; check the official link before visiting.

Centre ticket required; check river cruise separately

Centre admission and the architecture river cruise are different experiences; do not assume one ticket covers both. The exhibitions make a useful introduction before looking again at buildings from the Riverwalk.

Consider the weather alongside the day’s visiting programme.

Suggested: 1–2 hours

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