With the entrance ticket to the Chicago Architecture Center, you'll have the chance to discover the history of the Windy City's towering skyscrapers - this visit is a must!
Chicago Architecture Center Ticket
Founded in 1966, the Chicago Architecture Center gives visitors the opportunity to discover why design and architecture are so important in the Windy City, one of the most significant cities in the United States.
With your ticket, you can access the various exhibits that take you on a journey through the history of architecture, and also see all the details of a large number of buildings thanks to the many models showcased. From the most important skyscrapers in Chicago to a small replica of the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia, you'll learn many interesting facts about the art and technology behind a building.
Visiting the Chicago Architecture Center you'll discover over 4,200 buildings in one room, interactive experiences, and a video about the incredible history of Chicago's evolution. How were the first skyscrapers built? What happened after the Great Chicago Fire? Let's find out!
We'll learn all about skyscrapers, as well as the city's most surprising neighborhoods, housing types, and its most famous architects. This is the perfect plan for urban planning aficionados!
Chicago Guided Tour Ticket
With this option, at the appointed time we'll meet inside the Chicago Architecture Center and start a guided tour of Chicago. Let's get lost among the skyscrapers in the Windy City!
We'll begin our tour of the Windy City at Millennium Park, one of the most amazing places in this city right along the waters of Lake Michigan. We'll check out the must-see sights, like The Bean—Chicago's most famous sculpture, for the ultimate selfie. Here, we'll also discover how this green space has contributed to the city's identity as "a park within a city"
Next, we'll turn our sights upwards toward the city's towering skyscrapers. We'll marvel at the engineering feats like the Willis Tower, the Tribune Tower, the Carbide and Carbon Building, and the Wrigley Building. Plus, we'll admire the exterior of the Art Institute of Chicago, founded as a school and museum in 1879. Fun fact: it's one of the most important art museums in the world.
After walking along the banks of the Chicago River and taking lots of pictures for 1.5 hours, we'll return to the Chicago Architecture Center. Once back, you can access your tickets and enjoy your visit!
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