Cloud Gate

Cloud Gate

Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois.

The sculpture and AT&T Plaza are located on top of Park Grill, between the Chase Promenade and McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink. Constructed between 2004 and 2006, the sculpture is nicknamed The Bean because of its shape.

Made up of 168 stainless steel plates welded together, its highly polished exterior has no visible seams. It measures 33 by 66 by 42 feet (10 by 20 by 13 m), and weighs 110 short tons (100 t; 98 long tons).

Location

Millennium Park
Chicago, Illinois
USA

Getting There

To get there by public transportation, you can take the CTA train (known as the "L") to the Millennium Station stop, which is served by multiple lines. From there, you can walk a few blocks east to reach Millennium Park.

Alternatively, you can take multiple bus routes that stop at or near Millennium Park, including the #3, #4, #6, #20, #56, #60, #124, #146, #147, #151, and #157 buses.

If you are driving, there are several parking garages and lots located near Millennium Park, including the Millennium Park Garage located at 5 S. Columbus Dr. and the Grant Park North Garage located at 25 N. Michigan Ave.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Illinois that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.