When is City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower open?
Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM.
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City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower
Stroll Art Walk
- 4.5622 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 5 pm
Housed in the landmark Historic Water Tower, this intimate city gallery showcases rotating contemporary and local art exhibitions in a quiet, contemplative setting. Expect thoughtfully curated installations, photography and small-scale works — a peaceful stop for art lovers and visitors seeking Chicago history and creative highlights.
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When is the best time to visit City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower?
It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Where is City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower?
806 Michigan Ave,Chicago, IL 60611.
Right now · 12:15 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, 2 pm.
In its favour
- Open till 5 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
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- Feels
- 55°
- Rain
- 21%
- Wind
- 6mph
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Hours
Open now · till 5 pm- monday
- 10 AM–7 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–7 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–7 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–7 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–7 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–5 PM
Where and how
- 1 City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower
- 2 RL Restaurant · 1 min
- 3 Gino's East · 3 min
- 4 Pippin’s Tavern · 3 min
- 5 Seneca Park · 3 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 622 reviews
Known for
- Photography
- Sightseeing
- Weekend outings
- Art installations
- Historic landmarks
The feel
- Historic
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
- Couples
Around Magnificent Mile
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
RL RestaurantRestaurant · 1 min walk
Good nowGino's EastPizza · 3 min walk
Pippin’s TavernPub · 3 min walk
Seneca ParkPark · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.