Crown Fountain, Chicago — Visitor Guide & Things to Do Nearby

Crown Fountain is one of Chicago's most beloved modern public artworks, bringing together cutting-edge technology and playful interactive design. Located in AT&T Plaza within Millennium Park, this 66-foot-tall glass block structure displays videos of Chicago residents' faces on its LED screens, creating a mesmerizing light show that changes throughout the day and night. Artist Jaume Plensa's creation uses real Chicagoans from all walks of life; residents were filmed in a studio and their footage creates an ever-rotating gallery of smiling, frowning, blinking faces that feel surprisingly personal despite the technological medium. The fountain earned its name from a Crown Corporation deed restriction that once required a 'drinking fountain' in the plaza; Plensa's interpretation playfully delivers water from the mouths of the digital faces in summer months, inviting visitors to interact with the art. This fusion of high-tech spectacle with community connection makes it a perfect spot for a Questo city game where you can discover Chicago's commitment to merging art with everyday public space.