Gene Siskel Film Center

For over 30 years, the Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago has presented world-class independent, international, and classic cinema. Renamed in honor of the late film critic in 2000, the Gene Siskel Film Center presents approximately 1,500 screenings and 100 guest artist appearances a year. The center has two movie theatres and a gallery/café.

164 N. State St. (Cross Street: Lake St.)
Chicago, Il 60601
Phone Number: (312) 846-2800
www.siskelfilmcenter.org

Parking/Loading Zone

• Nearest offsite public parking lot/garage
  • InterPark
    20 E. Randolph
    312-986-6863
• Note:
  • Discounted rate for film center patrons. Obtain validation ticket from box office

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Assistive listening system - infrared
• Sign language interpretation - on request
• Captioning of videos/films
• Visual indicators in elevator
• Strobe fire alarms in public areas
• Strobe fire alarms in restrooms
• Public phone with volume control

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Orientation to theatre-on request, groups only
• Height clearance at least 80"
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel
• Elevator has audible indicators
• Braille/Tactile Signage: elevator controls, hoistways, restrooms
• Interior Signage: large print, non-glare

Accessible Entrance

• Level entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• 2 doors in series-adequate space between
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Push button door

Performance Space
Theatre 1

• Total Seats - 197
• Wheelchair Spaces - 3-6
• Location
  • Across front
• Companion Seats
  • Moveable, alongside

Performance Space
Theatre 2

• Total Seats: 61
• Wheelchair Spaces: 4
• Location
  • 2 in front, 2 in back
• Companion Seats
  • Moveable, alongside

Interior Access

• Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide

Elevator

• Door clearance at least 36"
• Car size at least 54" x 80" with centered door or 54" x 68" with side door
• Elevator controls 54" or less

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Ticketing/Box Office-36" max. counter
• Information Counter-36" max.
• Brochure rack
• Gift Shop
• Public Phone-54" max. to top control for side approach
• Drinking Fountain

Accessible Bar / Snack Bar

• Counter service only
• Accessible tables available
• Counter/buffet 36" max.
• Chairs/sofas

Accessible Public Restroom

• Men's and Women's
• Entry door at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Space in restroom to maneuver-5' by 5' or T-shaped space to turn
• Wheelchair stall 60" by 58"/60" minimum
• Stall door at least 32" clearance
• Stall door swings out
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Lateral transfer space at least 30" wide
• Toilet height 17" to 19"
• Roll under sink with knee clearance at least 27" high and 30" wide
• Insulated sink pipes
• Towels/soap/vending within reach-48" or less from floor
• Faucet controls automatic or lever type
• Latch operable with closed fist
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none
• Location
  • 2nd floor café area