Agora Sculpture, Chicago

Name: Agora Sculpture
Address: S. Michigan Ave. & E. Roosevelt Dr., Chicago, 60605, United States
Telephone: 60604

#281 among attractions in Chicago

Monuments and statues, Public art, Sculpture

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Facts and practical information

Agora is an installation of 106 headless and armless iron sculptures at the south end of Grant Park in Chicago. Designed by Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, they were made in a foundry near Poznań between 2004 and 2006. In 2006, the Chicago Park District brought the work to Chicago as a permanent loan from the Polish Ministry of Culture. Similar installations have been constructed throughout the world, but Agora is among the largest. ()

Coordinates: 41°52'6"N, 87°37'24"W

Address

S. Michigan Ave. & E. Roosevelt Dr.Downtown (The Loop)Chicago 60605 United States

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60604

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Day trips

Agora Sculpture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Field Museum, Grant Park, Buddy Guy's Legends, Shedd Aquarium.

~1900 ftSE
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
Field Museum, Chicago
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0.5 miNE
Home to numerous Downtown attractions
Grant Park, Chicago
14 min walk • Grant Park, often referred to as "Chicago's front yard," is a lush urban oasis nestled in the heart of the city's bustling downtown. Spread across 319 acres, it is a verdant retreat that offers locals and tourists alike a respite from the concrete jungle.
~1890 ftNW
Nightlife, Dancing
Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago
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0.5 miE
Aquatic creatures from around the world
Shedd Aquarium, Chicago
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0.5 miSE
Historic football stadium
Soldier Field, Chicago
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0.5 miN
Monuments and statues
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0.4 miE
Monuments and statues
Olmec Head, Chicago
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0.5 miE
Monuments and statues
Man with Fish, Chicago
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0.5 miN
Theater, Architecture, Ballet
Auditorium Theatre, Chicago
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~1930 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Merle Reskin Theatre, Chicago
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0.5 miN
Theater, Art Nouveau architecture, Louis Sullivan
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Agora Sculpture?

Nearby attractions include Joseph Rosenberg Fountain, Chicago (1 min walk), The Columbian, Chicago (2 min walk), One Museum Park, Chicago (4 min walk), West Side, Chicago (4 min walk).

How to get to Agora Sculpture by public transport?

The nearest stations to Agora Sculpture:

Bus

Michigan & 11th Street • Lines: 1, 3, 4, (N) N4 (2 min walk)
Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana • Lines: 12, 130, 146 (2 min walk)

Train

Museum Campus/11th Street (3 min walk)
Van Buren Street (16 min walk)

Metro

Roosevelt • Lines: Green, Orange, Red (5 min walk)
Harrison • Lines: Red (13 min walk)