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Chicago Cultural Center vs Museum of Contemporary Art
Both are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Museum of Contemporary Art scores significantly better than Chicago Cultural Center. Museum of Contemporary Art comes in at #5 in Chicago with approval from 13 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Where and Fodor's.
Chicago Cultural Center
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78 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60601
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Fodor's
"Built in 1897 as the city's original public library, this huge building houses the Chicago Office of Tourism Visitor Information Center, as well as a gift shop, galleries, and a concert hall."
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Travel + Leisure
"Located in the Loop, the Chicago Cultural Center is known for both its impressive architecture and its free programming, which includes more than 1,000 events each year."
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Time Out
"Stop for a coffee and Danish after taking in an exhibit, lecture, film or concert at the Chicago Cultural Center."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Serves as a free cultural venue, hosting experimental dance, contemporary art, and live music (from chamber music to children’s concerts)."
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Don’t leave without getting a picture under the world’s largest stained glass Tiffany Dome.
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"The spot for free lectures, exhibits, concerts, and movies."
Museum of Contemporary Art
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220 East Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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Fodor's
"It doesn't have any permanent exhibits; this gives it a feeling of freshness, but it also makes it impossible to predict what will be on display at any time."
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Concierge
"The museum, though, is more interested in keeping things cutting-edge and fun than in surveying even the recent past."
Travel + Leisure
"Add some color to an afternoon in Chicago with a visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art, one of the largest contemporary art museums in the country."
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Afar Magazine
"Exhibit halls branch off the central staircase... and the East and West facing glass walls have unparalleled views over Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago."
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Not For Tourists
"Party down on First Fridays."
