Tour Historic Second Church
Photo credit: James Caulfield
Friends of Historic Second Church invites you to experience the architectural treasures of Second Presbyterian Church by taking a tour and attending various events held at the church throughout the year. Tours are free and donations are welcome
Public Guided Tours
We are now open for:
Saturday Tours 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
and Sundays at 12:15 pm
Self-Guided Tour
Guests can come any time the church is open and learn about the art and architecture by using a brochure with numbered map that walks guest around the church explaining all aspects of the decorative interior. $2 donation is suggested for the brochure.
Group Tours
When requesting a tour please give a minimum of 7 days notice. This allows our tour coordinator to schedule your own private docent. There is a fee for group tours.
Getting Here
We are located in the South Loop neighborhood on South Michigan Avenue and Cullerton Street.
By car. There is a small parking lot on the north side of the church. Paid street parking is usually available nearby.
Public transportation. Bus. The #3 and #4 CTA buses travel on Michigan Avenue and stop at the corner of Michigan and Cullerton.
Public transportation. The El. The Red Line stop at Chinatown is a short 0.4 mile walk to the church.
Read about the Tour
We were featured in Geoffrey Baer’s “Most Beautiful Places in Chicago!” See the church in it’s splendor in the article “Bringing Light Back to Historic Houses of Worship,” by National Trust of Historic Places.
DISTINCTIVE DESTINATIONS
Friends of Historic Second Church is proud to announce that the National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Second Presbyterian Church as one of its Distinctive Destinations. The nearly 200 sites that carry this honored designation represent diverse historic sites across the country illustrating the breadth and depth of the American story. Check us out at savingplaces.org/distinctivedestinations.