See what we’re doing
Adults and children over 10 who are accompanied by their parents are welcome at the regular tours of The Plant. (Please see below for details on Children and The Plant.) There’s no need to make a reservation; just ring the bell by the front door when you arrive. Tours last between 60 and 75 minutes. And, yes, we are still giving these tours! We promise to update this page and our blog if we ever stop doing them or cancel one on a particular day.
For individuals or groups of fewer than 7
We offer tours every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday at 2 pm. Tickets are $10; you can pay by cash or check (to “Plant Chicago”). All ticket sales go directly toward lunch and tools for our volunteers! Your support makes The Plant possible, so thanks!
For groups of 7 or more
For larger groups, we can arrange for a separate tour; tickets are $10 and must be paid by check or donation (please bring a copy of your receipt to the tour). PLEASE NOTE: Due to our very small staff size (2 people full-time, 3 part-time!), we’re only able to offer special tours on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thanks for understanding! Contact us to set up a separate tour and include the date and time you’d like to have the tour.
**Children and The Plant
The Plant is still very much a construction zone; therefore, we must restrict access as follows:
- Children under 10 are not allowed into the building.
- Children between 10 and 14 are allowed into the building only if accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Children over 14 are allowed into the building in groups, but need have an adult to student ratio of 1:10.
We have every intention of allowing schoolchildren of all ages into the building in the future for educational programming. However, until we finish construction and/or have a specific education space, we must restrict access to ensure everyone’s safety.
Location
The Plant is at 1400 W. 46th St., Chicago, IL and is accessible by CTA or bike (see the linked map for transit options); there’s also plenty of parking.
