Museum of Contemporary Art

Driving Directions

From the North: Head S on Lake Shore Dr to E Randolph St. Take Randolph St Exit. Turn left onto S Michigan Avenue. Turn right onto W Madison St.

From the West/Northwest: Take 290 E to E Congress Pkwy. Turn left S Michigan St. Turn left onto W Adams St.

From I-90/94 W: Exit I-90/94 W onto E Congress Pkwy. Turn left on S Michigan St. Turn left on W Adams St.

Parking

Convenient parking for MCA visitors is available in the museum's parking garage, adjacent to the museum by heading east on Chicago Avenue. Accessible parking is located on the first level with ramp and elevator access to street level.

We have partnered with Parking Panda to help visitors purchase parking tickets online. Please visit MCA's parking page for more information.

We also recommend using Spot Hero to find discounted parking options.

CTA

Red Line: Exit the Red Line at the Chicago Ave stop. Head east on Chicago Ave for roughly two and a half blocks. Take a left heading north on N Mies Van Der Rohe Way, the entrance for the MCA will be on your right.

Accessibility

Parking: Accessible parking is located on the the first level with ramp and elevator access to street level.

Mobility: Edlis Neeson Theater is accessible to all mobility devices at street level. Entrance is located to the left of the main entrance staircase. Once inside, accessible seating is located on the lower level. MCA or CHF volunteers or staff will escort you to the accessible seating area via elevators across from the box office.

Assistive Listening Devices: Devices can be rented from the box office table before the event begins, along with headphones and single-ear speakers. Neck loops are available for hearing aids with t-coil capabilities. Valid ID or phone number required as collateral.

Sensory Kits and Toys: To best support audience members on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, or other sensory, social, or cognitive disabilities, we have a limited number of sensory friendly kits, toys, and tools available for use. Toys include Fidget Spinners, latex-free Sensory Balls, and Tangles. We also have a select number of Sunglasses and Noise-Reduction Headphones. Tools can be borrowed from the CH box office table before the event. Valid ID or phone number required as temporary collateral.

Service Animals: Chicago Humanities welcomes any and all animals that are registered as a service animal. A service animal is described under the ADA as "individually trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities." If you or someone you know is attending an event with a service animal please let us know and we can find the appropriate seat for you and your animal.

For additional information about accessibility, email access@chicagohumanities.org or call the CHF box office at (312) 661-1239.