Architecture & history, Special events
Open House Chicago 2022: 10 architecture sites not to miss
Have you ever walked by a building and thought “I wonder what that looks like inside?” Maybe it’s the old-school brewery in your neighborhood or…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Open House Chicago
Free admission • Citywide One weekend. 20+ neighborhoods. 150+ places to explore. Open the door to architectural gems all over Chicago. Every October, the Chicago…
Architecture & history, Itineraries
Chicago architecture tour: two-day itinerary
From Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie School to skyscraper cool, you’ll find architecture that’s just your style in Chicago. This self-guided architecture tour covers some of…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Sponsored
Romanticism to Ruin: Two Lost Works of Sullivan and Wright
The fascinating exhibit Romanticism to Ruin: Two Lost Works of Sullivan and Wright is on view through Dec. 18 at Wrightwood 659 in Lincoln Park.…
Architecture & history, Blog, Special events
Be a part of history at the grand opening of the Pullman National Monument
Step into Chicago’s storied history of the country’s first planned industrial community. The city’s first and only national park site will be honoring the Grand…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events
Chicago Architecture Biennial
Free admission • Chicago Cultural Center & partner locations Experience the future of architecture at the Chicago Architecture Biennial. This ground-breaking event, which is the…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events, Museums & art
Must-see art and architecture events in Chicago
Chicago has a long legacy of influential art and architecture, from the birth of the skyscraper to Frank Lloyd Wright’s greatest creations and beyond. And…
Architecture & history, Blog, Sponsored
Explore Balkrishna Doshi: Architecture for the People at Wrightwood 659
A retrospective of the work of renowned Indian architect and urban planner Balkrishna Doshi makes its North American debut in the exhibit Balkrishna Doshi: Architecture…
Architecture & history
Last chance: Experience the Chicago Architecture Biennial
If you haven’t made it to the Cultural Center for the centerpiece exhibit of the Chicago Architecture Biennial you still have time — but not…
Architecture & history, Sponsored, Tours & attractions
Delve into Frank Lloyd Wright’s groundbreaking Chicago-area designs
While in Chicago, experience Wright’s architectural vision of unity, simplicity, and beauty, which launched a truly American architecture style at the beginning of the 20th…
Architecture & history, Museums, Sponsored
Explore the Chicago Architecture Center
There’s no better place to learn about the city’s dynamic history and amazing architecture than at the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC). Though established in 1966,…
Tours & attractions
2 Chicago-area Wright buildings named UNESCO World Heritage sites
The Chicagoland area is now home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Robie House in Chicago’s Hyde Park and the Unity Temple in nearby…
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