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This magnificent bell tower in Washington Park holds one of the few Carillons in the world open to the public. It currently ranks within the as the eight-largest in the world. The Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon consists of sixty-seven cast bronze bells that ring out from the 132 foot brutalist style tower. A carillon is a musical instrument consisting of bells played by a carillonneur.
Tours are available Memorial Day - Labor Day, Wednesday - Sunday, 5:00pm-7:00pm, when concerts are not being performed. All tours on first come first serve basis. Six adults are allowed per tour.