Chicago Architecture Center Exhibits Admission

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Overview

Save time upon arrival to the Chicago Architecture Center; with prepaid tickets in hand, you won't have to wait in line at the box office. Your tickets guarantee your admission even on sold-out days. You'll get access to all the exhibits and galleries, including the Chicago model exhibit and a selection of rotating architecture exhibits.

Admission to the Chicago Architecture Center
Access to the Chicago City Model Experience
Plan your vacation time ahead with prepaid tickets
Save time when you arrive since you'll have tickets in hand

What's Included

Admission ticket

Storage for luggage, strollers, or coats
Guided Tour
Food or drink

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours

07/28/2026 - 07/31/2026
Tuesday - Friday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
08/01/2026 - 08/02/2026
Saturday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
08/03/2026 - 09/13/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
09/14/2026 - 09/15/2026
Monday - Tuesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
09/16/2026 - 10/25/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
10/26/2026 - 11/22/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
11/23/2026 - 11/29/2026
Monday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
11/30/2026 - 12/20/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
12/21/2026 - 12/27/2026
Monday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
12/28/2026 - 12/31/2026
Monday - Thursday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Departure Point

Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601-3713

What To Expect

Chicago Architecture Center

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
Hours of operation are subject to change without notice.
Final admissions are 30 minutes before closing time.
Exhibit content is subject to change without notice.
Pets are not allowed.
Food and drink are not allowed in the exhibit space.
Coat check and storage for luggage or strollers is not available.

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.4

based on 79 reviews

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Very detailed and...

Cathy_L, Jul 2026

Very detailed and provided great info on the impact of buildings on birds and how architects have improved the situation with glass and building modifications. Also the permanent exhibit was excellent.

Misplaced exhibit in Architecture Center.

Allen_L, Oct 2024

All exhibits on the first floor were engaging informative and well done although the model of the new tallest building in the world which compared it to the Willis tower was misplaced behind the entry vestibule and impossible to appreciate. What a waste.

Small for price

Ben_S, Apr 2024

The 2 space exhibit is small for the price, though what is present is interesting. Time required: <1 hour.

Very educational

Yulia_D, Sep 2023

Very nice museum. Much smaller than we expected but beautifully done. We learned a lot about architecture of Chicago and the city model is amazing.

Wonderful

INGRID_V, Aug 2023

Reservations and good customer service rep, the experience was great and very friendly , I will recommend this app

Worth a visit for sure!

Kim_A, Oct 2021

Speaking with the docent was really helpful in flushing out the rebuilding of Chicago from the architectural display. The Helmut Jahn exhibit was tremendously interesting as well.