Chicago Cultural Center

Chicago Cultural Center

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Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. The Chicago Cultural Center will close to the public at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025. Cultural Affairs and Special Events • Chicago Cultural Center • 78 E. Washington St. Open Daily, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Free Admission • DCASE supports creatives and expands access to the arts throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. DCASE Homepage > Chicago Cultural Center Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. The stunning landmark building is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes, as well as free music, dance and theater events, films, lectures, art exhibitions and family events. Read more about the Chicago Cultural Center's architecture and history. Helpful information to plan your visit to the Chicago Cultural Center. The Chicago Cultural Center offers FREE events, performances and exhibitions year-round. A wide range of diverse and engaging exhibitions devoted to the visual arts and contemporary culture are presented. The Welcome Center, Exhibitions, G.A.R. Hall and Rotunda, Preston Bradley Hall's Tiffany Dome and more. Take a tour the historic Chicago Cultural Center in-person, virtually or on a video tour with cultural historian Tim Samuelson. Public Media Institute's shop in the Chicago Cultural Center that gives Chicago's artists and small manufacturers a place to showcase and sell their goods and artwork. The Learning Lab is an interactive studio that offers sights, sounds, and experiences for visitors of all ages and a wide range of abilities. Visit the Welcome Center off the Randolph Street (North) lobby for a cultural orientation featuring DCASE programming. [Google Places type: cultural center]