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    Chicago Cultural Center: Tours & Tickets

    2,943 Reviews
    #20 of 683 things to do in Chicago
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    Closed Now: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602-4801
    Open today: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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    “tiffany dome”(409 reviews)
    “beautiful building”(260 reviews)
    “public library”(137 reviews)
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    The Chicago Cultural Center is the nation's first free municipal cultural center and one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. The stunning landmark building, opened in 1897 as the city's first public library, is home to two magnificent...more
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    Hours Today: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602-4801
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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    What a great, free, resource

    A magnificent building and amazing programmes. A real example for all cities. Thankfully they restored the building vs tearing it down. Free everything. Attended a great free noon concert then a great tour.

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank TorChic
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Worth seeing the Tiffany Dome

    Free to enter and had some exhibits which were interesting and quick to view. I went to see the Tiffany Dome after hearing about it during a talk.

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank sgaerber
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Unexpected trea!

    Hardly anyone in during my visit. Fantastic Domes inc Faberge, sweeping marble stairs. Nobody had told me about the building so I just wandered in. Free to visit and explore.

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Tim_WCardiff
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Amazing

    Hard to believe it was under consideration for a wrecking ball. Amazing architecture and history. Went there with the Chicago greeters but local tours are possible. Central to downtown.

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank LLHH
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great Tour

    This is a have to see and definitely have a tour to explain the whole experience of the building. I happen to really love and collect stain glass. The glass here at the Chicago Cultural Center is beyond belief with elegance. We did learn about...More

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank yellowbirdVermont
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Stunning

    This is something worth seeing, its free and easily missed, near Millennium park you will find the Chicago Cultural Centre, wander in go up a few stairs and then marvel at the Tiffany dome, wel lworth finding.

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank TeamWard
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great place to visit for art, music, and lectures

    Don't miss the Biennial Exhibit (until January, I think)...wonderfully curated with much to learn about man's interaction with environment worldwide.

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank gaylem113
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Beautiful building.

    It was a stop on a food tour. The beauty of this building fed my soul. I wouldn't have known to visit this if not for the tour guide. It's free and the Tiffany glass domes are one of a kind.

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank gloryVIbe
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    a lovely thing to see , with a picturesque photo opporunity

    takes less then ten minutes to go to the first floor and back and get a lovely photo of this, but worth the view

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank dgraham76
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Very nice place to see

    Great place to visit if you are out of town. They also have many free events going on. Check it out!

    Date of experience: October 2019
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