Cloud Gate (The Bean)
Chicago, USA
10 ticket options available · from $42.25 to $149 · free cancellation on 5 of 10
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About Cloud Gate (The Bean)
Cloud Gate, commonly known as The Bean, is a renowned sculpture located in Chicago, Illinois. Completed in 2004, it is famous for its reflective surface and unique shape, attracting approximately 39,000 visitors who come to admire its artistic design and capture memorable photographs.
Entry to Cloud Gate can be purchased through various marketplaces, with prices varying significantly. It is advisable for visitors to compare ticket options from different sellers, as this can lead to better deals and savings when planning a visit.
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2 marketplaces sell entry to Cloud Gate (The Bean), from $42.25.
| Seller | Ticket | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FindrHost | Skydeck Chicago: Entry Ticket | $42.25 | View |
| KKday | Game ticket for a Chicago White Sox MLB game | $81.59 | View |
Tours, passes & combos at Cloud Gate (The Bean)
Skip-the-line, guided tours, city passes and combo tickets — priced higher because they bundle extras beyond standard entry.
| Seller | Option | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FindrHost Free cancellation | Chicago's Ultimate City Bike Tour of Top Downtown Attraction | $59 | View |
| FindrHost Free cancellation | Chicago Family Food and Bike Tour with Top Attractions | $79 | View |
| FindrHost | Chicago Explorer Pass: 2 to 7 Attractions including 360 Chic | $84 | View |
| FindrHost Free cancellation | Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus | $99 | View |
| KKday Free cancellation | Chicago CityPASS® | $144 | View |
| KKday | Chicago All-Inclusive Pass | $149 | View |
Did you know?
- Construction started
- February 2004
- Type
- Sculpture in Chicago, Illinois
Visitor information
- Address: 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602
- Official website: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_s_publicartcloudgateinmillenniumpark.html
People also ask
Why is The Bean in Chicago called Cloud Gate?
The official name of the Bean is Cloud Gate. While locals and visitors widely use the nickname “The Bean” because of its kidney-bean shape, the sculpture's formal name reflects its design concept. Its highly polished surface captures and frames the sky above Chicago, creating a “gate” to the clouds through reflection.
Where is the cloud gate bean?
The Bean is located in Millennium Park, the lakefront park in Chicago's downtown Loop. It sits above the McCormick Tribune Plaza, where you'll find alfresco dining in the summer and a free skating rink in winter.
What is Anish Kapoor's most famous piece?
Over his decades-long career, Kapoor has become known for ambitious, large-scale works such as the breathtaking Sky Mirror and Chicago's Cloud Gate (known as The Bean).
How much did Cloud Gate cost?
The final steel shape reached 66 feet in length, 42 feet at its widest point, and rose as high as 33 feet. Its total cost—well above initial estimates—reached $23 million, with an array of donors picking up the difference. The long process began with a wooden model; that model transitioned into a digital image.
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