Visit the Chicago Cultural Center website for complete information on the myriad of free public programs and exhibitions presented here.
Chicago: A Great Urban Adventure
This summer in Chicago explore the city with adventure themes including Blues, Lakefront activities and Greening. Perfect for visitors and residents! Brought to you by the Chicago Office of Tourism.
DCA Music programs
Enjoy a variety of free music programs. Concerts feature all genres, including the distinguished Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series and the popular LunchBreak series of jazz and popular entertainment.
Millennium Park Self-guided Audio Tours
The self-guided Millennium Park audio tour is available for download. You can explore the Park with its creators as your guide, including Frank Gehry, Anish Kapoor and Jaume Plensa.
150 Illinois Great Places by the American Institute of Architects
Located in towns and cities across Illinois, these places have been identified as uniquely contributing to their community's quality of life.
About Art: Photographs by Jason Lazarus and Brian Ulrich
The two photographers were commissioned by Wright20 Gallery (Chicago) to photograph art and important design items awaiting auction.
Chicago Cultural Center Tours
Gaze at the world’s largest Tiffany stained-glass dome, as well as beautifully ornate, multi-colored mosaics, marble and molding during guided architectural tours of the Chicago Cultural Center.
Chicago Public Art Guide
A free downloadable guide to sculptures, mosaics, and paintings installed in plazas, lobbies and other public spaces in diverse Chicago neighborhoods.
Chicago's Great Lake and Great Rivers
While Chicago is well known for its 26 miles of lakefront and beaches, its water views extend well beyond the shores of Lake Michigan.
Chicago: A Galaxy of Museums
Chicago is world renowned for its amazing collection of museums. Most are open everyday, some offer free admission and many have weekly free days.
City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower
Dedicated to displaying Chicago-themed photographs by Chicago photographers, City Gallery occupies the first floor of the Historic Water Tower.
Clarke House Museum
Chicago's oldest house, located at 1827 S. Indiana Ave., provides a glimpse at life in early Chicago.
Maxwell Street Market
The New Maxwell Street Market is a family affair. Moms, dads, kids and grandparents, alike, enjoy strolling the market looking for bargains and where bargaining is the universal language.
Family Fun Festival at Millennium Park
This summer, there will be more fun than ever in Millennium Park, making the Park the place to be for kids of all ages.
Green Eats: Farmers Markets
Chicago's farmers markets and many eateries feature organic and locally grown food from farms within a couple hours' drive from the city.
Green Chicago: Parks and Outdoor Gardens
The Chicago Park District manages over 7,300 acres of citywide parkland. It hosts thousands of special events, and athletic, educational and entertainment programs.
History of Chicago's Water Tower
The Chicago Water Tower is the city’s most familiar and treasured landmark. Constructed between 1867 and 1869, it was created for Chicago’s municipal water system, and is one of the few structures to survive the Chicago Fire of 1871.
James R. Thompson Center
Immense glass and steel structure, designed by Helmut Jahn, houses State of Illinois government offices and three levels of stores and restaurants in an atrium mall.
Landmarks
Discover Chicago's landmarks and the architects who contributed to Chicago leading the way in design and innovation.
Lincoln Park Conservatory
Located next to the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago's largest park, this horticultural collection, including a 50 foot tall fiddle leaf rubber tree dating from 1891, expands into four greenhouses and is well worth the visit.
Lurie Garden Guided Tours at Millennium Park
Led by volunteer University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners, these 20 minute tours offer visitors the opportunity to learn more about the Garden’s design, its native plants and how they apply to the home garden.
Sculptures by Artist Mark di Suvero Installed in Park
Four large-scale Sculptures by acclaimed artist Mark di Suvero are on view in Millennium Park.
Maxim's: The Nancy Goldberg International Center
Maxim's is an international meeting and hospitality center, administered by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. Public programs include cabaret, opera and book signings. The facility is also available for private events.
Millennium Park Free Open Rehearsals
Take a break, enjoy an easy day and come to Millennium Park for free open rehearsals at the spectacular Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Music Without Borders at Millennium Park
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Millennium Park presents the third year of the popular international music series, Music Without Borders, featuring traditional folk and pop artists from around the globe.
North Park Nature Center
North Park Village Nature Center provides urban citizens with an opportunity to interact with wildlife, plants and other natural resources through environmental education and access to improved natural landscapes.
Leonardo Nierman: Flame of the Millennium
Motorists passing the Ohio Interchange on the Kennedy Expressway are now treated to a magnificent artwork titled, "Flame of the Millennium," a 25-foot tall, stainless steel sculpture by Leonardo Nierman.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Wabash Plaza
The City of Chicago's Vietnam Veterans Memorial opened in 2005 at Wabash Plaza along Wacker Drive.
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Visit the Chicago Cultural Center website for complete information on the myriad of free public programs and exhibitions presented here. 
This summer in Chicago explore the city with adventure themes including Blues, Lakefront activities and Greening. Perfect for visitors and residents! Brought to you by the Chicago Office of Tourism.
Enjoy a variety of free music programs. Concerts feature all genres, including the distinguished Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series and the popular LunchBreak series of jazz and popular entertainment.
The self-guided Millennium Park audio tour is available for download. You can explore the Park with its creators as your guide, including Frank Gehry, Anish Kapoor and Jaume Plensa.
Located in towns and cities across Illinois, these places have been identified as uniquely contributing to their community's quality of life.
The two photographers were commissioned by Wright20 Gallery (Chicago) to photograph art and important design items awaiting auction.
Gaze at the world’s largest Tiffany stained-glass dome, as well as beautifully ornate, multi-colored mosaics, marble and molding during guided architectural tours of the Chicago Cultural Center.
A free downloadable guide to sculptures, mosaics, and paintings installed in plazas, lobbies and other public spaces in diverse Chicago neighborhoods.
While Chicago is well known for its 26 miles of lakefront and beaches, its water views extend well beyond the shores of Lake Michigan.
Chicago is world renowned for its amazing collection of museums. Most are open everyday, some offer free admission and many have weekly free days.
Dedicated to displaying Chicago-themed photographs by Chicago photographers, City Gallery occupies the first floor of the Historic Water Tower.
Chicago's oldest house, located at 1827 S. Indiana Ave., provides a glimpse at life in early Chicago.
The New Maxwell Street Market is a family affair. Moms, dads, kids and grandparents, alike, enjoy strolling the market looking for bargains and where bargaining is the universal language. 
This summer, there will be more fun than ever in Millennium Park, making the Park the place to be for kids of all ages.
Chicago's farmers markets and many eateries feature organic and locally grown food from farms within a couple hours' drive from the city.
The Chicago Park District manages over 7,300 acres of citywide parkland. It hosts thousands of special events, and athletic, educational and entertainment programs.
The Chicago Water Tower is the city’s most familiar and treasured landmark. Constructed between 1867 and 1869, it was created for Chicago’s municipal water system, and is one of the few structures to survive the Chicago Fire of 1871.
Immense glass and steel structure, designed by Helmut Jahn, houses State of Illinois government offices and three levels of stores and restaurants in an atrium mall.
Discover Chicago's landmarks and the architects who contributed to Chicago leading the way in design and innovation.
Located next to the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago's largest park, this horticultural collection, including a 50 foot tall fiddle leaf rubber tree dating from 1891, expands into four greenhouses and is well worth the visit. 
Led by volunteer University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners, these 20 minute tours offer visitors the opportunity to learn more about the Garden’s design, its native plants and how they apply to the home garden.
Four large-scale Sculptures by acclaimed artist Mark di Suvero are on view in Millennium Park.
Maxim's is an international meeting and hospitality center, administered by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. Public programs include cabaret, opera and book signings. The facility is also available for private events.
Take a break, enjoy an easy day and come to Millennium Park for free open rehearsals at the spectacular Jay Pritzker Pavilion. 
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Millennium Park presents the third year of the popular international music series, Music Without Borders, featuring traditional folk and pop artists from around the globe. 
North Park Village Nature Center provides urban citizens with an opportunity to interact with wildlife, plants and other natural resources through environmental education and access to improved natural landscapes. 
Motorists passing the Ohio Interchange on the Kennedy Expressway are now treated to a magnificent artwork titled, "Flame of the Millennium," a 25-foot tall, stainless steel sculpture by Leonardo Nierman.
The City of Chicago's Vietnam Veterans Memorial opened in 2005 at Wabash Plaza along Wacker Drive.
