Millennium Park Revealed October 24, 2008

Sure to engage many who have already visited the Park, this in-depth tour highlights how top architects, artists and engineers collaborated with Chicago's movers and shakers to transform an ugly railway and parking lot into a place that has thrilled millions and become the envy of cities throughout the world. CAF docents explain the inspiration for Anish Kapoor's huge reflective Cloud Gate sculpture, nicknamed the "Bean," and Jaume Plensa's ever-changing high-tech Crown Fountain. Explore the art and architecture of Frank Gehry's exuberant Jay Pritzker Music Pavilion and sculptural BP Bridge. Discover the many ways that Kathryn Gustafson's Lurie Garden symbolizes Chicago history and see how the Park has become the world's largest roof garden. Learn how the recent addition to the Art Institute, designed by Renzo Piano, will connect to the Park.