Symphony Center - Grant Park Museums - Chicago, IL 60604 | Metromix Chicago

Symphony Center


Neighborhood: Grant Park Museums
220 S. Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL 60604
312-294-3000
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This is the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's home base, located across the street just south of the Art Institute. It's also the location for many other events, including concerts by visiting orchestras, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and the Chicago Youth Symphony, Saturday morning children's concerts, recitals and a flourishing jazz series. Renovations totaling $110 million, completed just in time for the CSO's 1997-98 season, improved the stage, auditorium and public areas (including more and bigger restrooms) and added a new recital hall and interactive classical music learning area that is open daily to the public. The Michigan Avenue lobby now connects -- through an arcade -- to another entrance, at the corner of Adams and Wabash. A restaurant called Rhapsody located on the Adams Street side (under the L train tracks) offers pre- and post-concert menus and drinks.
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Getting There

Cross Streets:
Michigan and Adams.
Parking:
Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Grant Park South Garage; the Adams Street exit puts you right in front of Orchestra Hall. Pre-paid parking available for evening concerts at 55 E. Monroe St.
Public Transportation:
CTA bus (3-King Drive Limited, 4-Cottage Grove, 60-Blue Island, 145-Wilson/Michigan, 147-Outer Drive Express, 151-Sheridan). Brown Line Train: Adams. Green Line Train: Adams. Purple Line Train: Adams. Orange Line Train: Adams. Metra Train: South Shore Line.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes. Push-button doors at the south end of the Michigan Avenue entrance, removable seats at the rear of the main floor, elevators, and renovated restrooms on the box tier level.

The Basics

Hours:
Vary by event.
Alcohol:
Bar service is available.
Smoking:
No
Admission Price:
Varies according to the attraction; CSO concerts range $11-$150 for most seats. Call 312-294-3030 for information on subscriptions, student and senior seats, and on rush tickets.
Music Style:
Classical and Jazz
Audience:
Families

Features

Food:
American/continental cuisine is served in the Rhapsody restaurant, including lunch and pre- and post-show dinner. For dinner reservations, call 312-786-9911.
Tours:
Free backstage tours are available; call 312-294-3265.
Features:
On-site Merchandise. The Symphony Store specializes in musical-theme gifts; open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday and performance evenings (312-294-3345).
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, and Visa
Seating :
For 2,522, including terrace seats behind the orchestra.

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