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Chicago Cultural Center

Chicago Cultural Center Review

Built in 1897 as the city's original public library, this huge building houses the Chicago Office of Tourism Visitor Information Center, as well as a gift shop, galleries, and a concert hall. Designed by the Boston firm Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge—the team behind the Art Institute of Chicago—it's a palatial affair of Carrara marble, mosaics, gold leaf, and the world's largest Tiffany glass dome. Building tours are offered Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 1:15 pm. There's live music weekdays at 12:15 pm in the café.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 78 E. Washington St., Loop, Chicago, IL, 60602 | Map It
  • Phone: 312/744--6630
  • Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8-7, Fri. 8-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-6
  • Website: www.chicagoculturalcenter.org
  • Location: The Loop

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