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Chicago Culture Center

The Chicago Culture Center was opened on June 28th, 1995 as the center of activites for SGI-USA members in the Midwest. The Culture Center has received many awards for its innovative architecture, including the Religious Art and Architecture Design Awards from the Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art, and Architecture (IFRAA) and the Merit in Architecture Award from the American Institute of Architects.

CCC Hours
Monday through Friday - 9am ~ 8:30pm
1st Saturday every month - 8am ~ 8:30pm
All other Saturdays - 8am ~ 5pm
Sundays - 8am ~ 5pm

Bookstore Hours
Sunday - 9:30am ~ 3:30pm
Monday, Thursday, and Friday - 10am ~ 6pm
Tuesday and Wednesday - 10am ~ 8pm
Saturday - 10am ~ 4pm
Every 1st Saturday - 10am ~ 8:30pm

"Ultimately, our battle is with ourselves. Whether in our activities in society, or in historical, political or economic developments, everything essentially boils down to a struggle between positive and negative forces."

- SGI President Daisaku Ikeda