We stopped here unplanned. It is a nice, free place to explore. A lot of the art exhibits were closed, but they did have a vending machine that sold local artists creations (pins, keychains, etc.) Even with the closed art exhibits, there is a lot to see and read.

This place is astonishing and yet many people who live in Chicago and almost everyone who visits Chicago doesn't know about it! It sits right off Michigan Avenue so it's easy to visit when you're at the Art Institute or the Bean so go, go, go! The two glass domes and the mosaics transport you to a different time and place. Next time I'm in Chicago I'm going to carve out several hours on a weekday to visit this gem!

Beautiful building . Take a walk up the stair case to view at all the exquisite elements of the interior design. Be careful if you are sensitive to smells right now. There is an art installation of some type of plastic/ rubbery covered hoses that his covered some of the beauty of the staircase. There is an out-gassing which stinks. I feel sorry for the staff and concerned for their health. You may need to check to learn if this has been removed.

The Chicago Cultural Center is a beautiful building. The architecture was amazing. Go in and check out the lobby area, look up and around. Then go up the stairs and check out the rooms and area up there. It does not take long, but is free and totally worth popping in for 10 minutes.

We went here just to check out the famed Tiffany Dome, but as there was a free docent-led tour starting, decided to take in the whole experience. It was wonderful! And free! The building itself is something else, with jaw-droppingly beautiful mosaics throughout, recently cleaned and now in their full original glory, and of course the Dome, which just in itself is worthy of a visit. There's also a cool little (unafiiated) gift shop with very interesting art & souvenirs for sale entirely created by local Chicago artists. Strongly recommended.

While wandering around one Saturday morning, I stumbled upon this intriguing building. Inside, Alan was preparing to lead a free walking tour - “I’m in!” I said. What followed was a wonderful walk through the downtown area during which Alan pointed out numerous works of public art and architecture- what a delight! Alan, a retired schoolteacher who loves to tell stories and provide interesting facts, also showed us a couple of secret passageways and back entrances that were eye-opening. It’s a small group (6 people max) and Alan accepts no tips. He ends the tour with his business card which includes a link to more photos and information about the tour as well as a list of his favorite eats. Well worth your time!

We came to see the Tiffany dome and the cool architecture of the building. It was once the Chicago Public Library. It is quite large inside. You could easily spend an hour or more there. It is not far from Millennium Park. It also has very clean restrooms! There was an art display while we were there on the 4th floor. Best of all it is free. It is a neat, free attraction downtown.

We had some time between two scheduled activities nearby and took that opportunity to see this place. There weren’t many people, so we took our time to appreciate the interior of the building without fighting crowds. It’s worth a visit if you happen to be near it.

When I was researching my trip to Chicago, the cultural center came up and the pictures of the stained glass was enough for me to add to my must see list. It is located downtown and is close to other famous Chicago landmarks such as The Bean and The Art Institute. The pictures do not do this place justice. While I was able to take in the gorgeous stain glass domes, there is so much more to look at and a lot of local history to take in.