Downtown

Chicago Architecture Center

111 E. Wacker Dr.

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Saturday

10 AM - 5 PM

Sunday

10 AM - 5 PM

Accessibility & Amenities

  • Family Friendly
  • Photography Allowed
  • Restrooms Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Refreshments For Purchase

Architect

Office of Mies van der Rohe (building); Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (renovation)

Year Completed

1970, renovated in 2018

OHC Appearances

2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

DETAILS:

Opened to the public in 2018, the CAC's downtown riverfront location offers nearly 10,000 square feet of exhibition space, along with the award-winning Design Store. The Center's exhibits focus on Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods, housing types, leading architects, current design and development, and architectural innovation. This includes the largest scale model of the city, with more than 4,250 miniature 3D-printed buildings. On OHC weekend, visit the exhibit spaces or take one of our famous Docent-led tours by foot, bus, boat, or 'L' train.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE:

Enjoy free Center admission, including all exhibit spaces. Come shop the Design Store as well. The Chicago Architecture Center is one of four OHC Neighborhood Headquarters, serving as a gathering place and information hub for festival attendees, site partners, and volunteers in the downtown Loop.

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