Chicago Cultural Center
Cultural center · Loop ·
Stunning architecture, largest Tiffany dome, free exhibits & events
Stunning architecture, largest Tiffany dome, free exhibits & events
"This iconic landmark is a welcome center for visitors and Chicago residents alike. Once the central public library, it shifted to a public arts and events center in 1977. In addition to offering a rich variety of cultural events year-round, it’s stocked with maps, rest areas, and wifi——all free of charge! The best way to explore is to walk around the building: take the stairs and take it all in. There’s two stained glass domes and special exhibitions spaces throughout the building." - IA Collaborative
"Chicago Cultural Center, Loop. This iconic landmark is a welcome center for visitors and Chicago residents alike. Once the central public library, it shifted to a public arts and events center in 1977. In addition to offering a rich variety of cultural events year-round, it’s stocked with maps, rest areas, and wifi——all free of charge! The best way to explore is to walk around the building: take the stairs and take it all in. There’s two stained glass domes and special exhibitions spaces throughout the building."
"A prominent civic venue in downtown Chicago that served as the site of the Monday morning announcement confirming the James Beard Awards will remain in the city through 2027; the mayor attended in person and representatives from the city’s tourism office and the Illinois Restaurant Association joined the event, which framed the awards' continuation and the city's ongoing support for its restaurant community." - Ashok Selvam
"The downtown cultural venue hosted the press unveiling for the festival, where city leaders discussed how the event has been reinvented and emphasized its role in giving exposure and support to neighborhood restaurants outside the downtown core." - Ashok Selvam
"I appreciated the Chicago Cultural Center's role in hosting walking tours that focus on the art of Millennium Park (they run at noon on the first and third Saturdays from April through November), which adds useful context to a park visit." - Matthew Kepnes