The Chicago Cultural Center is open 10 am - 5 pm every day.

If you desire a private tour for your group, please note that in your application.  We will reply within 7 business days.

Chicago Cultural Center's free private tours take your group on a journey though the history and architecture of the building.

Chicago Cultural Center Private Tour Specifics

45-60 minutes long

Generally on Wednesdays and Fridays (If you are requesting a different day, please email VolunTours@cityofchicago.org with your requested day and time.)

Led by DCASE staff or trained and passionate volunteer docents.

By request only, pending availability.

Requests are filled to the best of our ability given limited staff and resources.

Request a tour 3-4 weeks in advance of preferred tour date.

Confirmation within 7 business days

For groups of 10-25, any age.

• If your group is less than 10 people or larger than 25, please consider a self-guided audio tour (QR codes available on site) or:

  CCC Video Tours

• If your group has 5 members or fewer, you may wish to join a public tour on Thursday and Friday at 1:15 pm (sign up on site)

On-Site Tour Accessibility

• Tours are active engagements requiring movement throughout the building for 45 to 60 minutes 

• Ramps and elevators provide full access throughout the building.

• Wheelchair loans are available on a first come, first served basis.

• Requests for accommodations can be made in your application notes or by reaching out directly via VolunTours@cityofchicago.org

• Touch tour experiences can be created for blind and low vision guests on request and are also offered specifically periodically.  Reach out to VolunTours@cityofchicago.org for more info.

• Tours are available in English, Spanish and ASL. Language requests are made via the tour request application.

• Request a tour