Building

Moments of Truth

Gerhard Bette

One of the museum’s longtime Trustees, Gerhard Bette, identifies key moments in the MCA’s history.

Building Chicago Renovation

The founders of Pedro y Juana discuss their inspiration for the Commons, a new public space in the museum.

Building Chicago Avenue Renovation

The founders of Pedro y Juana talk about the challenges of creating the Commons, a new space in the MCA's redesign.

Building Chicago Avenue Renovation

Mary E. Ittelson

The museum's Chicago Avenue location was acquired after a three-way negotiation between the State of Illinois, the National Guard, and the MCA.

Building Chicago Move Ontario Street Women

Helyn Goldenberg

Helyn Goldenberg dreams big and wheels and deals to secure the Armory site for the museum's new building.

1980s Building Community Move

Laurence O. Booth

Laurence O. Booth explains the challenges of turning a town house into galleries.

1970s Accessibility Building Ontario Street

Helyn Goldenberg

The MCA's first café gets a name.

1970s Building Ontario Street

NBC covers the MCA’s plan to build on the Armory site.

Building Chicago Chicago Avenue Move