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Chicago Cultural Center

Chicago Cultural Center

Museum, Event Space, and Cultural Center
The Loop, Chicago
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    The experts at Time Out Chicago and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle recommend this place
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    Kathryn A.
    "Free! Beautiful Tiffany dome and architecture."(6 Tips)
    Worldbiz
    "Lovely interior with beautiful tiles & stained glass dome."(4 Tips)
    Jose S.
    "Morbid Curiosity It's free."(3 Tips)
    David O.
    "Art & photo exhibits, Tiffany glass main room is spectacular."(4 Tips)
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  • Keenan B.heart icon on user image
    Keenan BroweJanuary 19, 2012
    In Preston Bradley Hall, just stand a li'l off to the west and look out the east windows, at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.I mean, stand towards one side of the awesome room and look at the awesome thing.
  • Rachel C.heart icon on user image
    Rachel CJuly 30, 2017
    A must. This is what municipal support of community arts programs everywhere should look like.
  • Dima E.
    Dima ElissaFebruary 24, 2013
    Series each Sunday, from September to May, concerts are held in the Preston Bradley Hall at 3pm
  • Maria E.
    Maria EvansAugust 5, 2011
    Browse the visitors' information center just off the main entrance for free brochures and coupons on Chicago attractions (including $2 for 2nd guest to Hancock Center skydeck)
  • Explore Chicago
    Explore ChicagoSeptember 20, 2011
    The Chicago Cultural Center was the backdrop for several scenes from The Untouchables, including Frank Nitti’s (Billy Drago) dramatic demise at the hand of federal agent Eliot Ness (Kevin Kostner).
  • Independent Lens | PBS
    Independent Lens | PBSAugust 29, 2011
    Did you know that ITVS Community Cinema offers free films every month at the Chicago Cultural Center? Click Read More to check out the listings. We hope to see you there! Read more
  • Stephen T.
    Stephen TroutmanJuly 24, 2013
    Definitely stop here. Beautiful old Library building and free exhibits!
  • cami j.heart icon on user image
    cami j.July 28, 2017
    this place is amazing. fabulous exhibits, and it's all free!!
  • Jesse B.
    Jesse BardoNovember 25, 2011
    One of the most beautiful buildings in Chicago. Make sure you check out the rotunda upstairs!
  • John B.heart icon on user image
    John BroccardoFebruary 7, 2015
    Places to sit and free wifi, beautiful building and interior.
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoJune 4, 2012
    This gorgeous city landmark building is home to photography and sculpture exhibitions, and hosts film festivals.
  • Illinois Labor H.heart icon on user image
    Awesome! Free!
  • keidra c.
    keidra chaneyDecember 1, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    I enjoy the free music during lunch hour. there is free Wi-Fi but if you try to plug in your laptop a guard will yell at you.
  • Cécile F.heart icon on user image
    Cécile FdApril 30, 2014
    Really nice place, beautiful marble stair. Enjoy the free entry and all activities (concerts, movies, dance...)
  • Samantha Maeheart icon on user image
    Samantha MaeAugust 29, 2016
    Best free museum in the city.
  • Prachi
    PrachiDecember 8, 2009
    Check their online calender for series of multi-cultural events which you can attend for free. The ambiance is nice and all performances are reputed and worth an accolade.
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoMay 29, 2012
    This gorgeous city landmark building is home to photography and sculpture exhibitions, and hosts film festivals. -LW
  • Hot Tix - Half Price Theatre Tickets
    Cross the street to visit the Hot Tix theatre geniuses and buy 1/2 price theatre tickets! Hundreds of shows every week.
  • Mike Bloomberg
    Mike BloombergMarch 12, 2012
    On 3/8/12, I was here for the Organization for Economic Co-Operation & Development Conference on mobilizing investments for urban sustainability, job creation, & resilient growth: http://bit.ly/zVJgKd
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KaminskiApril 5, 2016
    The stained glass dooms are beautiful!!
  • Amy R.heart icon on user image
    Amy RobertsonDecember 27, 2014
    Free galleries and sitting areas are a good break for tired sightseeing feet
  • Examiner.com
    Examiner.comJanuary 28, 2011
    Drink chai, hear music, people-watch every day at the Chicago Cultural Center. Come and enjoy weekly concerts produced by the International Music Foundation. Read more
  • Kambrielheart icon on user image
    KambrielAugust 8, 2016
    Everything best place for everyone.
  • Diego F.heart icon on user image
    Diego FDecember 1, 2015
    Incredible place a must go stop to any tourist
  • DJ Mani M.heart icon on user image
    DJ Mani MiglaniAugust 16, 2013
    The interior of the building is absolutely beautiful and stunning,
  • Liz N.heart icon on user image
    Liz NeumaierOctober 13, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Shop and swing in for Sunday Salon - sit on sides... Better view:)
  • Stephanie S.
    Stephanie SimonMarch 1, 2015
    Great place to get lost.
  • Burt B.heart icon on user image
    Burt BlanchardAugust 13, 2015
    Excellent exhibits. And staff
  • Gillespie G.heart icon on user image
    Lovely architecture and great art work
  • Miriam B.heart icon on user image
    Miriam BilskerAugust 26, 2015
    Beautiful mosaics, free concert Wednesday at 12:15 pm
  • Virginie L.heart icon on user image
    Virginie LiaoJanuary 31, 2016
    Free performance every Wednesday starting at around noon.
  • Harold M.
    Harold MasonJune 28, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great place to spend your lunch hour.
  • Pauheart icon on user image
    PauJuly 22, 2017
    Beautiful architecture.
  • Dan N.heart icon on user image
    Dan NurczykMarch 10, 2013
    If you're in Chicago during the month of March, come see The Peace On Earth Film Festival.
  • Lewis C.heart icon on user image
    Lewis ClarkeApril 15, 2016
    The architecture is incredible!
  • Paris L.
    Paris LMarch 16, 2016
    Ask about group rates and special passes. ;-)
  • Andy T.heart icon on user image
    Andy TaoDecember 31, 2014
    Good place to take a rest charge your phones
  • Juliya S.heart icon on user image
    Juliya SokolovaMay 31, 2017
    Free building Tours Wed-Sat at 1.15pm meet in Randolph Hall
  • S. Veronika M.
    S. Veronika MannFebruary 20, 2014
    Check out the Mecca Flat Blues exhibit ... Meow!
  • Connie C.heart icon on user image
    Connie ChiuDecember 19, 2014
    So many exhibits of wonder.
  • JD
    JDFebruary 11, 2013
    Go inside, look up, thank me later :-)
  • Gardenia H.heart icon on user image
    Gardenia Hung-WittlerOctober 3, 2012
    Randolph Café has the Lunchbreak Series Concert at 12:15 p.m.
  • James D.
    James DunsurfinAugust 1, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    There is a "secret" elevator entrance from the Pedway below.
  • Peter D.
    Peter DolanAugust 12, 2013
    Every time I come in here is a new art experience!
  • Joseph F.
    Joseph FinnFebruary 13, 2012
    A good place to get married when the county uses it one weekend a month.
  • Gina D.heart icon on user image
    Gina DriskellFebruary 3, 2016
    The GAR Hall is really nice.
  • Jennifer H.
    Jennifer HaffnerJanuary 31, 2014
    The gift shop is no longer here. Neither is the Art-O-Mat machine.
  • Ilariaheart icon on user image
    IlariaJuly 4, 2015
    Nice building, check the exhibition
  • Geri D.
    Geri D' FynizNovember 3, 2011
    Great place to view historical information about Chicago.
  • Catriona H.
    Catriona HunterNovember 21, 2013
    On the third floor is the world's largest Tiffany dome and it's free.
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