Chicago Architecture Center Ticket

With the entrance ticket to the Chicago Architecture Center, you will explore the history of the Windy City's skyscrapers. This visit is essential for understanding architectural significance in Chicago.

Chicago Architecture Center Ticket

The Chicago Architecture Center, established in 1966, provides insight into the importance of design and architecture in Chicago, a prominent U.S. city. Your ticket grants access to exhibits detailing the history of architecture and includes models of numerous buildings, from major skyscrapers to a model of the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia. You will learn about the art and technology involved in building processes.

At the Chicago Architecture Center, explore over 4,200 buildings in one room, participate in interactive experiences, and watch a video detailing Chicago's evolution. Discover aspects of early skyscraper construction and the aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire.

The center also covers the city's neighborhoods, housing types, and notable architects, making it ideal for urban planning enthusiasts.

Chicago Guided Tour Ticket

This option includes a guided tour of Chicago starting from the Chicago Architecture Center. The tour commences at Millennium Park, featuring iconic sights like The Bean, highlighting the park's role in the city’s identity.

Participants will explore notable skyscrapers including the Willis Tower, Tribune Tower, Carbide and Carbon Building, and Wrigley Building, as well as the exterior of the Art Institute of Chicago, a major art museum established in 1879.

The tour lasts 1.5 hours, walking along the Chicago River before returning to the Chicago Architecture Center to continue your visit.