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The Art Institute of Chicago
Art Museum
Grant Park, Chicago
This art museum is famous for their architecture. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"I loved the weapons, Degas, Van Gogh, and Seurat."(20 Tips)
"Incredible collection of impressionist art (Manet, Monet, Degas)."(18 Tips)
"Beautiful Impressionism and European art before 1900 collection."(14 Tips)
"Love After Dark and Free admission Thursdays!!"(12 Tips)
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Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010The Art Institute of Chicago has one of the largest and most extensive collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings in the world. Read more
Time Out ChicagoMay 29, 2012This venerable art institution's architecture is just as artistic and beautiful as its exhibitions. -LW- Time Out ChicagoJune 4, 2012This venerable art institution's architecture is just as artistic and beautiful as its exhibitions.
Harley AcresApril 19, 2016Incredible stuff here! This is where they shot "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" too.
Sandra ParkerAugust 27, 2014The Magritte exhibit is great! Aside from the art, the actual installation is very well done.- EkinoksNovember 3, 2017They have an amazing app if you need a audio guide. just bring your headphones
- Camilo MejiaAugust 30, 2013Don't try to see it all in one day! Beautiful Impressionism and European art before 1900 collection.
el jaraApril 21, 2013the impressionism collection is a MUST!!! And kudos for the PICASSO AND CHICAGO exhibiton!!
Chris H.May 7, 2012If you love art as much as I do then you must check this place out! Amazing collections and amazing staff.
Cassandra DixonJuly 21, 2015Hey The Art Institute of Chicago, you should join Freebie! It’s pretty rad and the benefits are great for both you and me. Check it out!
TristanFebruary 20, 2016Modern wing is amazing. Nothing like the MoMA, but a fine younger sister to it.
ToryBurchApril 18, 2011The home of such homegrown masterpieces as Grant Wood's American Gothic and Edward Hopper's Nighthawks.
Bill WelenseNovember 4, 2009Possibly the best museum experience in Chicago. The contrast between the original and modern wings makes this place even better.
Free organic tea and coffee in the members-only lounge downstairs. Great indoor and outdoor space!- Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010According to John Hughes, The Art Institute "was a place of refuge for me, I went there quite a bit, I loved it. I knew all the paintings, the building. [Ferris] was a chance for me to go back..." Read more
Daniel Marco FernandezNovember 5, 2016Doesn't matter if you are not a huge art fan, just check it out from the outside.
GOP ConventionJune 14, 2012The 7th Republican National Convention was June 2–8, 1880 at the Interstate Exposition Building, now the Art Institute. James A. Garfield was nominated and went on to become America’s 20th president.
Kimberly UribeDecember 18, 2013Dont miss the Napolitan Crèche gallery 209 nor the impressionist gallery
Student membership well worth the cost. Valid with school ID. ~$50 for full year. NO WAITING IN LINE and free item check-in.
Beautiful museum, you can spend hours here. Get lost in the Goya paintings.
Angel W.September 22, 2012The Degas pieces are stunning. As are the Sargent ones. Big museum. Where comfy shoes or you'll be sorry.
HCJune 22, 2013Find the meditation room in the Asian wing's Ando Gallery 109. Spend some time here... it's the most coveted spot...
Ziqi DengNovember 16, 2013For students from the University of Chicago, your student ID is your free pass for the museum. Just show it at the ticket desk.
Valentine's Day MovieFebruary 2, 2010Spend a few hours wandering around originals by Monet and Van Gogh to appreciate real beauty with someone special. #vday
Andrew HealanMay 27, 2014if you are really into magnets as art, skip the museum and head straight to the gift shop
Gyozo NagyMay 3, 2016Van Gogh's bedroom was less interesting than I thought and overcrowded. The other parts are pretty okay. Make sure that you have at least a half day for this museum.
Make sure you bring cash for the coat check: it's $1 to check your bags/coat/umbrella
Study the map and focus on a small area, the museum is massive- Drew FreySeptember 19, 2012Since you've got limited time, head right for the Impressionist collection and the 20th century modern art gallery.
Ashley NelsonMay 18, 2015Check out the "Ireland: Crossroads of Art and Design, 1690-1840" before it leaves June 21, 2015. Great pieces of art work
Nikki GrazianoSeptember 14, 2010Modern Wing is amazing. Best collection of early conceptual work I've seen yet. Cartier-Bresson show is phenomenal too, this place is worth the visit!
Amelia CarpenterFebruary 15, 2014Stay 2 feet back from the art or you'll set off alarms... Not that I know from experience... Just a friendly tip ;-)
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr)
Chicago, IL 60603
United States
Chicago, IL 60603
United States
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon, Fri–Sun
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Thu
- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
(312) 443-3600
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
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- 8.4
"Beautiful addition to the AIC. Nice to see modern on display all the time. Also a fantastic gift shop here and a very good restaurant."
Kirstjen Lorenz - 8.8
"Good neighbourhood, good place, amazing buildinds vue with good architecture let´s go for the visit !"
Lindsey DopeFashnLee - 8.5
"Great place for a relatively quiet lunch in the middle of downtown."
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- 8.8
"Absolutely brilliant spaces and wonderful curation. Make time to go when you're in Chicago!!"
Shawn Calhoun - 7.4
"Pretty good diversity in their private collection and regular rotation of specials. Small museum (2 floors), but also free. Worth a visit."
James Howald - 8.3
"Opened in 2005 and located in a historic Gothic Revival building, this museum specializes in art that deals with spirituality and faith."
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Kay Burnett - 9.3
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Melanie Carter - 8.4
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