Okay, so maybe it's not a secret. But people get so focused on Millenium Park that they don't pay attention to the gorgeous building right across the street! The original Chicago Public Library is now the Chicago Cultural Center and has great free art displays. And the Tiffany Dome is breathtaking! Take a few minutes to stop in and soak... More

It is free! Free is good when you are sight seeing. There was not a lot to see here, but it is worth stepping inside to see the Tiffany Dome.

Beautiful mosaic ceilings, and nice rotating art displays. Free concerts on certain scheduled days. Interesting that this was Chicago's main library originally.

Stumbled upon this across from Millennium Park. Just walk through it. One of the most beautiful mosaics that I've ever seen.

My step-dad grew up in Chicago and wanted to show me & my son the library he remembered. When we go there, we found the library is no longer housed there; it's now the Chicago Cultural Center. What an amazing place! It was practically empty and very quiet. The walls are covered, I say covered, with intricate mosaics of marble,... More

The Chicago Cultural Center is right in town and a great find. I'm not a museum person, so we were trying to find a place that satisfied my husband's need for a museum. It didn't take very long to go through, but it was a great building. I love old historic buildings and the Tiffany Ceiling was absolutely magnificent. Unfortunately... More

Walking around downtown trying to find something to do before a show. Everyone was cold and it started to rain...We happened to stumble across the Cultural Center just for warmth and ended up spending 2 hours there. The building and architecture is absolutely breathtaking. There were different art exhibits on each floor. Just make sure you make it to the... More

I can't say anything about this building in terms of its function, but the main lobby spaces are spectacular with the jewel-toned mosaics and ornate stained glass domes. Make sure you go on a sunny day with your camera.

Cultural Center across street from the Bean, near the Millenium Park. It was not on my travel list. When i walk by the center, its exterior design has attracted me. So i walked in there, check around the grand floor, it doesn't seem like anything special there. I turned around ready to walk out from the door. But the secure... More