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HISTORIC THEATRE TOURS

Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:00am and 12 noon. $8 per person. Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment only.

To schedule a tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 922-2110 ext 353.

Bart Swindall leads a group on a tour of the Auditorium.

A National Historic Landmark, the Auditorium Theatre is known internationally for its perfect acoustics, innovative architecture and stunning design. The famous architectural firm of Adler and Sullivan designed this 4,200 seat theatre in 1889 using modern technology, including electric lighting and air conditioning. They pushed the limits of modern architecture to make the Auditorium the tallest building in Chicago, the first multi-use building ever designed and the most massive modern edifice in the world.

Thanks to multiple restoration and conservation projects, visitors again enjoy the radiant 24-karat gold-leafed ceiling arches, hundreds of Sullivan's beautifully restored intricate stencil patterns, ornate gilded and bas-relief designs, and the endless floor and wall mosaics and murals by Charles Holloway and Albert Fleury .

The Auditorium Theatre has a past that follows the path of Chicago's history from the Great Chicago Fire and World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 to the present. From opera to rock 'n roll, from political conventions to sporting events, the Auditorium Theatre has played a role in the lives of Chicago citizens for over 117 years.

"The greatest room for music and opera in the world - bar none."
-Frank Lloyd Wright

Public Tours are available Mondays at 10:00am and noon.

Ticket Price: $8.00 per person

RSVP: No reservation is needed for public tours.
We recommend calling (312) 431-2389 ext 0 to verify tour availability.

Additional tour times and dates are available for groups of 20+ by appointment only and are subject to theatre and tour guide availability. Additional costs may apply.

To schedule a tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 922-2110 ext 353 or email nlosurdo@auditoriumtheatre.org

Tours of both the Auditorium Theatre and the entire Auditorium Building are also available through the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Click here for details.

	HISTORIC THEATRE TOURS Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:00am and 12 noon. $8 per person. Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment only. To schedule a tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 922-2110 ext 353. Bart Swindall leads a group on a tour of the Auditorium. A National Historic Landmark, the Auditorium Theatre is known internationally for its perfect acoustics, innovative architecture and stunning design. The famous architectural firm of Adler and Sullivan designed this 4,200 seat theatre in 1889 using modern technology, including electric lighting and air conditioning. They pushed the limits of modern architecture to make the Auditorium the tallest building in Chicago, the first multi-use building ever designed and the most massive modern edifice in the world. Thanks to multiple restoration and conservation projects, visitors again enjoy the radiant 24-karat gold-leafed ceiling arches, hundreds of Sullivan's beautifully restored intricate stencil patterns, ornate gilded and bas-relief designs, and the endless floor and wall mosaics and murals by Charles Holloway and Albert Fleury . The Auditorium Theatre has a past that follows the path of Chicago's history from the Great Chicago Fire and World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 to the present. From opera to rock 'n roll, from political conventions to sporting events, the Auditorium Theatre has played a role in the lives of Chicago citizens for over 117 years. "The greatest room for music and opera in the world - bar none." -Frank Lloyd Wright Public Tours are available Mondays at 10:00am and noon. Ticket Price: $8.00 per person RSVP: No reservation is needed for public tours. We recommend calling (312) 431-2389 ext 0 to verify tour availability. Additional tour times and dates are available for groups of 20+ by appointment only and are subject to theatre and tour guide availability. Additional costs may apply. To schedule a tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 922-2110 ext 353 or email nlosurdo@auditoriumtheatre.org Tours of both the Auditorium Theatre and the entire Auditorium Building are also available through the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Click here for details.