Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago

Name: Chicago Architecture Foundation
Address: 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, 60601-3713, United States
Telephone: +1 312-922-3432

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Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago

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The Chicago Architecture Center, formerly the Chicago Architecture Foundation, is a nonprofit cultural organization based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, whose mission is to inspire people to discover why design matters. Founded in 1966, its programs include public tours and programs, most notably the docent-led architecture cruise on the Chicago River, and other tours in the Chicago area. The river cruise is ranked in the top ten tours in the U.S. by TripAdvisor users. CAC includes conference and exhibition space, including a scale model of downtown Chicago. ()

Coordinates: 41°52'43"N, 87°37'29"W

Address

111 E Wacker DrDowntown (The Loop)Chicago 60601-3713 United States

Contact

+1 312-922-3432

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Chicago Architecture Foundation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Art Institute of Chicago, State Street, Millennium Park, Sullivan Center.

~410 ftNE
Renowned art museum with global works
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~1540 ftNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
State Street, Chicago
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~930 ftN
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Millennium Park, Chicago
5 min walk • Millennium Park is a renowned urban oasis nestled in the heart of Chicago, United States. Spanning 24.5 acres, this park is a centerpiece of contemporary design, art, and architecture. Opened in 2004, it is situated over a railway and parking lot, making it an...
~1050 ftNW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Sullivan Center, Chicago
6 min walk • The Sullivan Center, formerly known as the Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building, stands as a testament to Chicago's architectural heritage and its progressive spirit in the realm of urban design. Located at the corner of State and Madison Streets in the city's...
~1560 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Ice rink
McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink, Chicago
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~790 ftNE
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Art Institute of Chicago Building, Chicago
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~1040 ftSW
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Second Leiter Building, Chicago
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~1280 ftE
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~980 ftS
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The Bowman and The Spearman, Chicago
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~1120 ftN
Museum, Art gallery
Boeing Galleries, Chicago
6 min walk • Boeing Galleries are a pair of outdoor exhibition spaces within Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, USA.
~400 ftE
Monuments and statues
Fountain of the Great Lakes, Chicago
2 min walk • Fountain of the Great Lakes, or Spirit of the Great Lakes Fountain, is an allegorical sculpture and fountain by Lorado Taft. A bronze work of art, created between 1907 and 1913, the fountain depicts five women arranged so that the water flows in a way that seeks to recall the waterflow through the five Great Lakes of North America.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Chicago Architecture Foundation open?

Chicago Architecture Foundation is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Chicago Architecture Foundation?

Nearby attractions include ArchiCenter, Chicago (1 min walk), Symphony Center, Chicago (1 min walk), Metropolitan Tower, Chicago (2 min walk), Fountain of the Great Lakes, Chicago (2 min walk).

How to get to Chicago Architecture Foundation by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chicago Architecture Foundation:

Bus

Michigan & Jackson • Lines: 143, 147, 26, 3, 4, 6, 850, 851, 855, J14, (N) N4 (1 min walk)
Jackson & Wabash • Lines: 1, 126, 28, 7 (1 min walk)

Metro

Adams/Wabash • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (3 min walk)
Jackson • Lines: Blue, Red (5 min walk)

Train

Van Buren Street (4 min walk)
Millennium Station (11 min walk)