Chicago Cultural Center

78 E. Washington St.
Open Daily, 10am–5pm

Free Admission

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Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. The stunning landmark building is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes, as well as free music, dance and theater events, films, lectures, art exhibitions and family events. Read More


Rediscover The People’s Palace

 

Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit

Helpful information to plan your visit to the Chicago Cultural Center.

Calendar (Under the Dome event in Preston Bradley Hall)

Calendar

The Chicago Cultural Center offers FREE events, performances and exhibitions year-round.

What To See In An Hour (Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall Tiffany Dome pictured)

What To See In An Hour

The Welcome Center, Exhibitions, G.A.R. Hall and Rotunda, Preston Bradley Hall's Tiffany Dome and more.

Tours (G.A.R. Hall pictured)

Tours

Take a tour the historic Chicago Cultural Center in-person, virtually or on a video tour with cultural historian Tim Samuelson.

Exhibitions (Women at War: 12 Ukrainian Artists pictured)

Exhibitions

A wide range of diverse and engaging exhibitions devoted to the visual arts and contemporary culture are presented.

Buddy

Buddy

Public Media Institute's shop in the Chicago Cultural Center that gives Chicago's artists and small manufacturers a place to showcase and sell their goods and artwork.

Learning Lab

Learning Lab

The Learning Lab is an interactive studio that offers sights, sounds, and experiences for visitors of all ages and a wide range of abilities.

Welcome Center

Welcome Center

Visit the Welcome Center off the Randolph Street (North) lobby for a cultural orientation featuring DCASE programming.

Educational Resources

Educational Resources

Unique arts & culture educational experiences available only from DCASE.

Claudia Cassidy Theater

Claudia Cassidy Theater

A 200-seat multi-purpose theater featuring film screenings, lectures, workshops and more.

Private Events & Weddings

Private Events & Weddings

Host your next event at the Chicago Cultural Center. The stunning landmark offers a variety of options for large and small gatherings.

Architecture and History

Architecture and History

Constructed over 100 years ago as the Chicago Public Library and a Civil War memorial, the Chicago Cultural Center reflects the best of Chicago.

G.A.R. Hall

Cultural Community Rental Path

The Cultural Community Rental Path was created to reduce barriers to entry for Chicago's artists and arts organizations to produce free and open to the public events at the Chicago Cultural Center.

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Chicago Cultural Center

Admission is FREE
Hours: Daily 10am–5pm
Exhibitions close 15 minutes before the building closes
(Closed Holidays)

Plan Your Visit


Find us:

Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602

Chicago Cultural Center Google Map
Chicago Cultural Center Google Map

Parking:

Nearby parking garages are located at Grant Park North Garage (25 N. Michigan Ave.), Grant Park South Garage (325 S. Michigan Ave.) and Millennium Park Garage & Millennium Lakeside Garage (5 S. Columbus Dr.).

Pay in person at each garage location or pre-pay online for discounted parking. Visit www.millenniumgarages.com/rates or call 312.616.0600 for 24/7 customer service.

Public Transportation:

CTA

Take CTA to the Chicago Cultural Center

From the elevated lines: exit at Washington/Wabash and walk east.

From the subway: exit at Lake (Red Line) or Washington (Blue Line) and walk east.

Served by Michigan Avenue buses 3, 4, 19, 20, 26, 60, 66, 124, 143, 147, 151, 157 and Washington St. buses 4, J14, 20, 56, 66, 147.

For travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com. For fare information or to purchase fares in advance, visit www.ventrachicago.com.