Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) (often called "the Chicago Merc," or "the Merc") (NYSE: CME) is an American financial and commodity derivative exchange based in Chicago. The CME was founded in 1898 as the Chicago Butter and Egg Board. Originally, the exchange was a not-for-profit organization.

Come take a look at the histories of both the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), the city’s two most important exchanges, now merged to form a single entity, CME Group. The Visitor Centers are just a short walk from one another in downtown Chicago. Although the viewing galleries overlooking the trading floors are limited to academic and industry-related groups, all are encouraged to visit the lobby-level Visitor Centers at both CME Group locations.

20 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

141 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60606
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Plan a Guided Tour

Note: For security purposes, only pre-scheduled academic and industry-related groups are permitted access to the viewing gallery overlooking the trading floor.