Ever since the world's first modern skyscraper was erected in the city, Chicago has been a point of reference for architecture globally. Without a doubt, the best place to get an overview of Chicago’s rich architectural history is at the reputable Chicago Architecture Center.

Located adjacent to the Chicago Riverwalk, the Chicago Architecture Center is a non-profit organization and two-floor museum dedicated to telling the stories behind Chicago’s captivating buildings. The galleries and exhibits at this museum will outline exactly how Chicago became a city of architecture. Don’t miss the Chicago City Model Experience to see more than 4,000 miniature versions of the city’s towers and other structures.

The Chicago Architecture Center was founded in 1966. The current building was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and contains several conference and exhibition spaces.