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Chicago Cultural Center

78 E Washington St, Chicago, Illinois 60602 USA

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“world’s largest Tiffany art glass dome”

Bring out-of-town guests to see the world’s largest Tiffany art glass dome and other architectural wonders with free tours on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Private tours can be arranged in advance. Chicago's architectural showplace for the lively and visual arts. Daily programs and exhibitions covering a wide range of the performing, visual and literary arts are presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affiars. See the world's largest Tiffany stained-glass dome. It was initially built for dual purposes. It was the city's central library and a monument dedicated to the Civil War's Grand Army of the Republic. Since 1977 the building has housed cultural entities that included galleries, an auditorium, and the city's office of cultural affairs. The building architects are Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge.

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Reviewed by
Amanda Bungartz

13 Reviews
1 Helpful

June 20, 2019

Rated 5.0

Totally free to the public and very cool interior. In addition to the Tiffany dome, there are multiple floors of art exhibits and galleries.

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Reviewed by
jenBtrippin

36 Reviews
3 Helpful

July 15, 2018

Not much to see. Free but not worth the stop unless this is something your REALLY interested in.

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Beth

28 Reviews
40 Helpful

November 05, 2015

Rated 5.0

The Cultural Center has a lot going for it - It is across the street from Millennium Park and the "Bean", great art and architecture, and it is free and weather controlled. We have gone a couple of times over the years of traveling and have always enjoyed the experience. Give yourself at least an hour to see everything, plus there are elevators, bathrooms and helpful people to answer questions about Chicago.

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