Chicago Architecture Center

Chicago Architecture Center, at 111 E. Wacker Dr., features two floors of exhibits as well as tours and lectures detailing Chicago’s contributions to architecture and impact on design around the globe. The Chicago City Model Experience is a large, interactive and highly detailed scale model of Chicago featuring some 4,250 buildings. Upstairs, the Drake Family Skyscraper Gallery features large-scale models of famous high-rises, including the world's tallest building. View some of the city's architectural icons, including Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building through large windows. The Center is the starting point for the majority of more than 85 architecture tours of Chicago and the surrounding area via foot, bus, boat, bicycle and public transit.

Among the many walking tours available are 90-minute docent-led tours that focus on architectural styles, historical periods and neighborhoods. A 90-minute popular riverboat tour departs from the Riverwalk level across the street.

Guided tours are available. Food is available.