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Chicago Cultural Ctr

78 E Washington St
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 744-6630
chicagoculturalcenter.org
4.5 star rating based on 7 reviews

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Mon-Thu 8am-7pm Fri 8am-6pm Sat 9am-6pm Sun 10am-6pm  
Status: Closed  
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tel: (312) 744-6630

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tel: (312) 744-2089

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Posted by wcities on January 18, 2008

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Built in 1897, the Cultural Center 's mandate has always been to provide the people of Chicago with access to the arts. Many of the Center 's programs are family-friendly, with occasional shows specifically geared for younger audiences.
Posted by gocitykids on August 20, 2007

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In the Preston Bradley Hall on the third floor, under a glorious 38-foot, $35 million Tiffany dome, guests are likely to encounter classical music or acoustic performances. The fourth floor's Sidney R. Yates Gallery has exhibits featuring contemporary artists like Miguel Navarro and Carmen Calvo. Visitors can return to the information center on the first floor for Chicago-related brochures and... more
Posted by Citysearch on May 04, 2007

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While on the first floor, don't miss the Museum of Broadcast Communications; tune into the Kennedy-Nixon debate or revisit radio's golden days.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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On the National Register of Historic Places, the CCC is a mecca for architecture buffs; take the 45-minute tour to best appreciate the building's splendors.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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More than 600 free performances and exhibitions are held each year at the CCC.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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An architectural delight that is a magnificent showcase of literature, art and knowledge.

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The Scene Dedicated in 1897, the Chicago Cultural Center is palatial in size and design; its five floors feature architectural styles that span the globe and the centuries executed in lush materials (marble, stained glass), coffered ceilings, enormous and ornate halls, and more than a dozen visual and performing-arts spaces. The first floor also hosts a Chicago Office of Tourism... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 13, 2004)

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With the world's largest Tiffany stained-glass dome, marble mosaics and elegant lighting fixtures, Preston Bradley Hall, on the third floor of the
Posted by chicagotribune on April 10, 2007

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Who knew? Not only is the Chicago Cultural Center an invigorating bouillabaisse of creative synergy, it’s also free. As you move through the doors, be sure to tilt your head back and soak in the 34-foot white marble archway, emblazoned with glass tesserae that spells out the names of the great thinkers of the antique world, heavies like Plato, Homer and Virgil. Even if this building were... more
Posted by centerstagechicago on April 05, 2007
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We visited the Cultural Center today, and were not all that impressed. The building has beautiful architectural details, but the exhibits currently on display are sparse at best. The majority of the building contains offices and conference rooms, so you are left wandering all over, without a map. The woman at the information desk sent us to an administrative floor, and told us to "just... more
Posted by faribath on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 14, 2006)

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While the other listings of Chicago's top free spots are outdoorsy type places, I have found the Cultural Center to have the best in classical music, lectures, art exhibits and other live shows. This is a must for poor students like myself and others who appreciate a well-rounded humanities event.

Pros

+ Free

Cons

- No Parking, Events drng wrk hrs, Bldb. hard to navigat
Posted by angelbird551 on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 26, 2003)

Cultural Chache!

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We visted there yesterday and had a wonderful time! While we were there to visit the Museum of Broadcast Arts specifically, we enjoyed the whole center! The building in and of itself is breathtaking.

Pros

+ Historic, Free, Educational

Cons

- Parking difficult
Posted by Nuttylibrlgirl on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 03, 2003)
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