Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago

Name: Chicago Cultural Center
Address: 78 E Washington St, Chicago, 60602-4801, United States
Telephone: +1 312-744-3316

#109 among attractions in Chicago

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Facts and practical information

The Chicago Cultural Center, opened in 1897, is a Chicago Landmark building operated by Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events that houses the city's official reception venue where the Mayor of Chicago has welcomed Presidents and royalty, diplomats and community leaders. It is located in the Loop, across Michigan Avenue from Millennium Park. Originally the central library building, it was converted in 1977 to an arts and culture center at the instigation of Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Lois Weisberg. The city's central library is now housed across the Loop in the spacious, postmodern Harold Washington Library Center opened in 1991. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1893 (131 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 41°53'2"N, 87°37'30"W

Address

78 E Washington StDowntown (The Loop)Chicago 60602-4801 United States

Contact

+1 312-744-3316

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Day trips

Chicago Cultural Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: State Street, Millennium Park, Macy's, Crown Fountain.

~1000 ftSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
State Street, Chicago
5 min walk • State Street, a vibrant artery in the heart of Chicago, is renowned as a bustling shopping district that beckons locals and tourists alike. This iconic thoroughfare has a storied history that dates back to the city's earliest days and has evolved into a shopper's...
~1090 ftS
Green space with art, theater and ice rink
Millennium Park, Chicago
6 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...
~540 ftW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Macy's, Chicago
3 min walk • Macy's on State Street, located in the heart of Chicago, stands as an iconic landmark and a testament to the city's rich retail history. Housed in a historic building that dates back to 1892, this flagship department store is not only a shopper's paradise but also an...
~940 ftS
Large LED sculpture with reflecting pool
Crown Fountain, Chicago
5 min walk • Crown Fountain is an iconic feature of Chicago's Millennium Park, renowned for its unique blend of interactive art and urban landscape design. Unlike traditional statues, this modern piece consists of two 50-foot glass block towers at opposite ends of a shallow...
~1170 ftSW
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...
~890 ftE
Bandshell in the park with entertainment
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chicago's bustling Millennium Park, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stands as an iconic music venue that harmonizes cutting-edge architecture with the city's deep-rooted cultural scene. Designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry, the pavilion was...
~830 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Chicago Theatre, Chicago
5 min walk • The Chicago Theatre, originally known as the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre, is a landmark theater located on North State Street in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
~560 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Ice rink
McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink, Chicago
3 min walk • McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink or McCormick Tribune Plaza is a multi-purpose venue within Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. On December 20, 2001, it became the first attraction in Millennium Park to open. The $3.2 million...
~840 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Harris Theater, Chicago
5 min walk • The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance is a 1,499-seat theater for the performing arts located along the northern edge of Millennium Park on Randolph Street in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, US.
~1010 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery
Boeing Galleries, Chicago
5 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.
~950 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Chicago Design Museum, Chicago
5 min walk • The Design Museum of Chicago or "DMoC" is a museum of design in the Chicago loop. It was founded by Tanner Woodford in 2012 as a pop-up museum, and hosted exhibitions in different venues around Chicago in 2012 and 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Chicago Cultural Center open?

Chicago Cultural Center is open:

Monday 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Chicago Cultural Center?

Nearby attractions include The Heritage at Millennium Park, Chicago (1 min walk), Museum of Broadcast Communications, Chicago (1 min walk), Radio Hall of Fame, Chicago (1 min walk), Crain Communications Building, Chicago (2 min walk).

How to get to Chicago Cultural Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chicago Cultural Center:

Bus

Michigan & Washington • Lines: 143, 147, 151, 157, 19, 20, 26, 3, 4, 60, (N) N4, (N) N66 (1 min walk)
Washington & Wabash • Lines: 124, 147, 151, 157, 19, 20, 56, 60, J14, (N) N4, (N) N60, (N) N66 (2 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (3 min walk)
Van Buren Street (13 min walk)

Metro

Washington/Wabash • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (3 min walk)
Lake • Lines: Red (5 min walk)