“…. a haven for the deepest contemplation on spiritual reality and foundational questions of life… Men and women, children and youth, are held in its embrace as equals.”
The Baha’i Writings
Auditorium
The Auditorium, upstairs, is open for personal prayer and contemplation from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day, including holidays.
- Devotional Programs: 9:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. every day.
- Live Choir Music: 12:30 p.m. on the first three Sundays of every month.
Welcome Center
Spend part of your day in our serene and peaceful Welcome Center. You can socialize, read books, view displays, watch films, and talk with our friendly tour guides.
- Hours: Every day, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Q+A Sessions:
Every Tuesday and Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. in our Fireside Room.
Upcoming Event
A twelve-day festival in the Bahá’í Faith, commemorating Bahá’u’lláh’s announcement of a new message from God for humanity. Three of these days are specially celebrated as Bahá’í Holy Days.
April 21 @ 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please contact us for more information about your visit, or if you would like to hold a wedding or memorial service at the Baha’i House of Worship: 847-853-2300. Not in Chicagoland? Find a Baha’i prayer gathering near you. >
There is no clergy in the Baha’i Faith and no sermons or speeches are given in the Auditorium. Excerpts from scripture are pre-selected by the House of Worship staff and read aloud by local community members.
The Baha’i House of Worship choir sings at 12:30 p.m. on the first three Sundays of every month.
Learn and Rejuvenate in Our Welcome Center
Our Welcome Center, open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offers opportunities to contemplate, engage in meaningful conversation and prepare to visit the Temple.
The Baha’i Faith teaches that every individual can investigate religious and spiritual truth. During your visit, you are free to explore the Baha’i Faith’s unifying teachings, including the oneness of humanity, the common threads among all major religions, and the connection between the human spirit and the betterment of the world.
You are invited to browse our displays, watch introductory films, peruse the bookstore and ask questions of the tour guides.
The Fireside Room
You are welcome to use our Fireside Room to read, visit with your friends and family, or engage in discussion with our tour guides.
Join us on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m. for facilitated discussions about the basic teachings of the Baha’i Faith.
Being Mindful in this Sacred Space
Guidelines: Shoes and shirts are required. Modest dress is recommended. Guide dogs and other service dogs are the only animals permitted. Please secure bicycles to the racks provided before entering the grounds.
Photography: Group photography requires prior permission. Fashion, modeling or commercial photography is not permitted. Photography of any kind is not permitted in the Auditorium.
