CITY OF ARCHITECTURE WITH A MISSION IN MIND EXPLORE THE For nearly six decades, the Chicago Architecture Center has been demonstrating the importance of architecture and design in Chicago and beyond. As a certified non-profit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects. GET OUT ON THE WATER March–November HIT THE PAVEMENT With dozens of walking tours exploring architectural themes in downtown Chicago, as well as tours in the city’s mosaic of culturally diverse neighborhoods, walking tours are the heart of the CAC. When the weather is right, nothing can beat stepping out and exploring Chicago’s First Skyscrapers , Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park or Must-See Chicago . If the Windy City is really living up to its name while you’re in town, consider a respite from the elements on a tour indoors of the Merchandise Mart , the Rookery Building or The Old Post Office . Year Round Set sail on the Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady . Led by a specially trained CAC docent, this world-renowned, 90-minute cruise has been voted the #1 boat tour in North America by USA Today readers. Each docent brings a unique perspective as they narrate compelling stories behind more than 50 buildings along the Chicago River—as well as their favorite anecdotes. You’ll leave inspired by the city’s wide variety of architectural styles, including Art Deco, Neoclassicism, Mid-Century Modernism and Postmodernism. DISCOVER THE CENTER OF ARCHITECTURE Year Round Located in the heart of downtown, the Chicago Architecture Center features two floors of thought-provoking special exhibitions, as well as celebrated and engaging permanent installations. Explore the past, present and future of the city’s built environment through the animated and interactive Chicago City Model Experience . Then, head upstairs to check out one of our rotating exhibitions and learn about larger themes in the architecture and design world. When you embark on a river cruise, hit the pavement on a walking tour, visit the center or shop our Design Store, you’re supporting educational programs for design enthusiasts of all ages. 111 E. Wacker Drive architecture.org • @chiarchitecture FEATURED IN: 13
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