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Chicago Architecture Foundation : details
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Chicago Architecture FoundationChicago, IL, 60604 312-922-3432 URL : http://www.architecture.org overview : The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) is dedicated to advancing public interest and education in architecture and related design. The Foundation pursues this mission through a comprehensive program of exhibits, tours, special events, youth education programs, and lectures, all designed to enhance the public's awareness and appreciation of Chicago's outstanding architectural legacy. collections : Our permanent exhibits at the ArchiCenter are located in our visitor center, called CitySpace. CitySpace includes a scale model of the 16-square-mile downtown area, video interviews with famous architects, architectural artifacts, a timeline of Chicago architectural history, and interactive virtual tours. hours (subject to change) : Monday - Saturday 9:00 am 7:00 pm Sunday 9:30 am 6:00 pm The ArchiCenter is open every day except New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. CitySpace is closed on Mondays. topics : architecture, chicago, history, field, trips, children, students, teachers, curriculum, lesson, plans, youth, education, tours, hands on, activities, art, general, science, interactive, local history |