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Chicago Architecture Center, Chicago, IL

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Chicago Architecture Center

A nonprofit in downtown Chicago that uses design to present the city and ideas from other cities.

111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago IL 60601 · Chicago, IL

About Chicago Architecture Center

The Chicago Architecture Center is a nonprofit based on East Wacker Drive that presents Chicago and global urban design ideas. It runs docent-led architecture tours, including a popular river cruise, and hosts rotating exhibitions on design, cities, and wildlife. Visitors can also see a scale model of downtown Chicago and browse a design store. Its Open House Chicago festival opens many city buildings to the public each October.

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    Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise

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    Expert docents narrate the skyline's greatest hits on the beloved river cruise aboard First Lady.

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    Ninety minute Chicago River cruise narrated by Chicago Architecture Center docents past the city's landmark buildings.

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