Visit the Art Institute’s Brand New Permanent Installation
Delve into why design matters at the new installation Past Forward: Architecture and Design at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Delve into why design matters at the new installation Past Forward: Architecture and Design at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Chicago is world-renowned for its skyscrapers, but how often do the workers behind these buildings get a starring role in the story? In 1965, Evald Peterson, aka “Michigan Pete,” worked as head caisson inspector for construction of the John Hancock Building and captured his personal experiences and photos in a journal. After years of archiving… Read more »
Soaring 1,000 feet over Michigan Avenue, 360 Chicago offers the best views of Chicago’s skyline, lakefront and four neighboring states. It’s also the only place you can enjoy TILT, Chicago’s highest-moving experience.
Thrilling, guided tours including the Museum Campus, art, architecture, and more.
Voted the best museum in the world by TripAdvisor The Art Institute of Chicago houses one of the greatest art collections featuring masterpieces like “American Gothic,” “Nighthawks,” “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte,” and many more.
Historic theater in the Chicago Loop that is acoustically perfect and plays host to various performances from live music to dance and everything in between.
This audience-interactive multimedia performance has some new additions to the program, including “GiPads,” a riff on tablet computers, and a new finale with different music.
Knowledgeable docents lead tours down the Chicago River highlighting the history and design of more than 50 buildings.
This Lincoln Park museum presents the rich multicutural history of Chicago and Illinois. Experience the first passenger car that rode on the L tracks in 1893, investigate the responses to many of the city’s crises like the Great Fire of 1871, see artifacts from the World’s Fair, and more.
Ninety-minute boat tours of historical sites as told by experts.
Yes, we’ve already reached the final two months of summer… with autumn on the horizon. Get outside with these activities while the warmth of summer permits! Get on the Water Whether you’re looking to get active, explore the city, or escape the summer heat, Chicago’s options for aquatic fun are endless. Rent a kayak and… Read more »
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