What’s Happening at the CAC:
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!! If you haven’t done so, don’t forget to stop in the Volunteer Library to grab some snacks and goodies while you are in the center. There will be goodies Today (4/21) and Tomorrow (4/22).
Upcoming Event:
There are a couple events coming up this month to celebrate National Parks Week at the CAC! For those who don’t know, National Parks week is April 22 – 30, so we will be hosting 2 events centered around Pullman, our newest national park in Illinois. On April 20 and 27, from 10 am – 12 pm, a park ranger will be stationed in the orientation area talking about Pullman and national parks in general. A model of Pullman will be placed in the orientation space, as well! Just wanted you to be aware of our guests located in the center! If you around on those days, feel free to ask them questions and learn more about our national parks. The CAC will also be hosting a program about Pullman and National Parks on April 22nd at 11am!
Reframed: Futures of Cities in Wood will be opening this week on April 26th! For more information about the exhibit, click here.
Girls Build! Day Recap:
Girls Build! Day – one of the CAC’s premier education offerings – is a special STEM festival designed just for girls ages 11-17. This year’s event was held on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Over the course of the festival, girls were able to build, learn and network with professionals in the STEM fields. The day also included an all-female panel discussion about STEM careers and the unique challenges and successes panelists faced as they pursued careers in architecture, engineering, and design. Girls were encouraged to ask questions and shape the conversation.
Representatives from more than 15 museums, youth programs, design firms and pro-girl agencies were on hand to teach girls about opportunities for them in the Chicago area. Attendees could also make and test solutions at STEM activity stations. More than 260 people—from 22 unique zip codes visited Girls Build! Day.
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Comp Ticket Request Form
Please utilize the “Comp Ticket Request Form” under quick links. All requests are processed by our Box Office Staff, so please allow at least 72 hours for all ticket requests.
Neighborhood Tours: The Will Call lists will be posted on The Bridge after 5 pm the day before your tour. Look for Will Call List under Quick Links. If the Will Call list is not posted, you can email ti*****@ar**********.org and staff will get an updated version up as soon as possible. If your tour is not listed on the current will call list, this means there are no sales and you do not need to come in for your tour. This applies to Neighborhood tours ONLY.
Guests must sign up for neighborhood tours on line. We do not allow walk-up purchases for neighborhood tours. This is now clearly stated on the CAC website. Notes under all neighborhood tours include this language:
- Advance reservations are required for this tour.
- Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change, due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
- Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your tour.
- View the CAC’s hours.
Please also be sure to fill out the Neighborhood Tour Report Form after your tour. If your tour has zero tickets, you do not need to fill out the report. If your tour is not listed, choose OTHER and fill in the tour name in the comments.
PARKING
We are no longer issuing the parking vouchers for members. The discounted parking is still available at 111 East Wacker Drive. CAC guests and members receive but YOU MUST GET YOUR PARKING TICKET STAMPED at the CAC Box Office or the dockside CFL River Cruise box office. To receive your discounted rate pay at the LAZ garage office located inside 111 E Wacker opposite Potbellies Sandwiches. The parking garage is open 24/7.
Several other public parking garages are available in the River North and Loop neighborhoods. SpotHero can help you find a good deal. To reserve your parking spot, visit the Chicago Architecture Center SpotHero Parking Page and book with rates up to 50% off drive-up. Please note: if parking is prepurchased, early arrival or departure is subjected to additional charges at the garage’s discretion. New to SpotHero? Click here to download the SpotHero app. Questions? Give SpotHero a call at (312) 566-7768.