Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602
Price of admission: FREE
Website - 312-744-6630
Hours of Operations: Mon.-Thu. 8AM-7PM; Fri. 8AM-6PM; Sat. 9AM-6PM; Sun. 10AM-6PM
Keywords: cultural, history, indoor, Museum, Nature, science
The nation's first free municipal cultural center, the Chicago Cultural Center is one of the city's 10 most popular attractions and is considered one of the most comprehensive arts showcases in the United States. Every year, the Chicago Cultural Center features more than 1,000 programs and exhibitions covering a wide range of the performing, visual and literary arts. Programming is aimed at increasing public awareness of the arts, and school tours and learning guides are provided to enhance the public's appreciation of the landmark building and enjoyment of its diverse programs and exhibitions.
Programs feature classical, jazz, world, folk, pop, and vocal music concerts, new and classic plays and readings, modern dance performances, art discussions, film screenings, lectures, cultural celebrations, and participatory events for all ages. Regularly scheduled programs include weekday “LunchBreak” concerts and gallery talks, and weekly “Sunday Salon Series” afternoon concerts, among others. Regular building tours are scheduled at 1:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Groups are scheduled at other times by arrangement.
Exhibitions present a wide range of traditional and new media: painting, sculpture, photography, graphics, crafts, architecture, and design. A variety of contemporary, historical, and cultural offerings include international traveling exhibitions as well as one-person shows by local artists. Several major exhibitions are organized annually by staff of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs or guest curators. Related lectures, panel discussions, films, symposia, and gallery talks are frequently scheduled. Special programs and tours for students are presented.
The Chicago Cultural Center houses eight exhibition spaces, two concert halls, two theaters, a cabaret performing space, a dance studio, a senior center, a café, a shop, and a visitor information center.
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