The Chicago Cultural Center, opened in 1897, is a Chicago Landmark building operated by Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The Cultural Center houses the city's official reception venue, where the Mayor of Chicago has welcomed presidents, royalty, diplomats, and community leaders. It is located in the Loop, across Michigan Avenue from Millennium Park.
Originally the main library of the Chicago Public Library, the building was converted in 1978 to an arts and culture center at the instigation of Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Lois Weisberg. The city's central library is now located across the Loop in the spacious, postmodern-style Harold Washington Library Center, which opened in 1991.
Building Hours:
Mon - Fri: 10 am - 7 pm
Sat - Sun: 10 am - 5 pm
Free of charge.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Cultural_Center
Official website http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_culturalcenter.html/
Twitter https://twitter.com/ChiCulturCenter
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoCulturalCenter
Email dcase@cityofchicago.org
Phone +1 (312) 744-6630
Address 78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602
Coordinates 41°53'1.911" N -87°37'29.915" E
