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Chicago Architecture Center

About Chicago Architecture Center

The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC), formerly the Chicago Architecture Foundation, is a nonprofit cultural organization based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, whose mission is to showcase Chicago and ideas from cities worldwide to inspire better living through design. Founded in 1966, its programs include public tours and programs, most notably the docent-led architecture cruise on the Chicago River, and other tours in the Chicago area. The river cruise is ranked in the top ten tours in the U.S. by TripAdvisor users. CAC includes conference and exhibition space, including a scale model of downtown Chicago.

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Architectural museum
Founded
1966

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Nearby museums

Make a day of it. 4 more museums are within a mile of Chicago Architecture Center; the closest, McCormick Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum, is practically next door.