No time to wait in line at the art gallery? Make a visit to this beautifully maintained gem which features fascinating exhibits ("Morbid Curiosity" is not to be missed). We visited during Memorial Day weekend and were very impressed by the calm and serene atmosphere and the professional staff. We regretted not having the time to stay for the concert.... More

We became aware of the Cultural Center when we met our Chicago Greeter. Got to see much of it, but not all before we did our tour. Went back to see the art so we could really take it in. There were many different sections of art--photos of decaying buildings on the cusp of demolition/saving, multimedia textiles, paintings, and a... More

we went to the cultural center for tourist info and met up with a man giving tours. We followed him and saw beautiful fixtures, and art on the walls. I never noticed it before and really learned something. Well worth your time and free.

Saw Jacky Terrason and the Chicago Cultural Center... what a wonderful concert!

The Cultural Center is amazing. I had been to Chicago twice before and had walked right by the building without knowing what it was. It's right across the street from Millennium Park, so you will most likely be in the area anyway. The building says Chicago Library on the outside, but is now the Chicago Cultural Center. Start at the... More

Go up into the upper levels and check out the incredible Tiffany windows. Some beautiful architectural details throughout. Clean bathroom inside. Worth a few minutes to walk through.

Go visit both sides of this interesting building- half cultural center, half former library. Beautiful building and interesting history.

Lots of maps, a bathroom, and photo exhibits. This is where to meet up for your free Chicago Greeter tour

We had the opportunity of visiting the Chicago Cultural Centre with our Chicago Greeter who was an expert in design and architecture. She pointed out many aspects of the design and history of this building that we might not otherwise have known had we just wandered through the building on our own. The beautiful Tiffany stained glass domes and the... More