Crown Fountain is a striking and innovative public art installation located in Chicago's Millennium Park. Designed by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, …
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Mar 28, 2025
Crown Fountain, aka "Squirting Faces' is an interactive work of public art and video sculpture featured in the Millennium Park. It was designed by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa and opened in July 2004.…Full review by Charles S
Mar 22, 2025
The ability to truly walk on water is among the thrilling elements of the Crown Fountain. Located at 201 East Randolph Street, along Chicago's bustling Michigan Avenue, at the corner of the Art Insti…Full review by Taylor B
Oct 6, 2024
Nice spot in the Millennium Park, fun for children and families. Changing faces fountains is an original idea to add to the image of the city. Extremely crowded and noisy on weekends.Full review by Noraatc
How often do the fountains “spit” during the summer season? Is it like the Buckingham Fountain and turns on a certain time every hour or is it every x minutes throughout the day?
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To be honest I’m not sure but when we were there it seemed to be very frequent because there were children playing in it for the duration of time we were there.
Crown Fountain is not a swimming pool. It never gets deeper than your ankle. Nobody changes into bathing suits. They wade and kick and splash and little ones think it's heaven. Kick …
Crown Fountain is not a swimming pool. It never gets deeper than your ankle. Nobody changes into bathing suits. They wade and kick and splash and little ones think it's heaven. Kick off your shoes and join the fun