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The Art Institute of Chicago
Art Museum
Grant Park, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Explore Chicago and Travel + Leisure
"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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Bahar VaeziFebruary 27, 2013Get out ! don't miss unique shots at Chicago botanic garden, put on your warm close and get shots that you can have only in winter! Read more
Bryce JensenDecember 2, 2014Great place to view examples of all the -ism's throughout the history of of art.
Mary GazzeMay 28, 2010Free on Thurs nights. An impressionism lover's dream! Famous paintings from Van Gogh, Monet, Gaugin. Also "La Grande Jatte" by Seurat,"Waterlillies" by Monet, "Nighthawks" & "American Gothic."
Social News NetworkAugust 13, 2013If you're a student, show your student ID when buying a ticket and get a few dollars off!
Amy PriscillaApril 24Unfortunately it is closed every Tuesday and Wednesday. The only two days that I’m in Chicago…😕Upvoted 1 day ago
Ya-Huei LuJuly 15, 2013Need to plan more time to stay in the museum. It has great amount of exhibitions!
Thompson HotelsFebruary 24, 2012Pritzker Prize-winner Renzo Piano’s Modern Wing at the Art Institute is as impressive as the collection it houses.
Pablo MooradianMarch 20, 2016Probably one of the best collections of art in the world! Well done, Chicago.
Therese Necio-OrtegaFebruary 22, 2010Must visit the Art Institute of Chicago - free for the month of February. Great place to see contemporary European as well as American art. Thank you for the privilege.
H BFebruary 10, 2012Where Cameron becomes captivated by the little girl at the center of Georges Seurat’s A Sunday on La Grande Jatte—1884 (1884–86).
Carol FowlerJune 30, 2013The Impressionism fashion show is a breezy quick exhibit. Takes about an hour.
They’re open late on Thursdays and offer free admission.
Momcilo RadovanovicMarch 15, 2010It's free every Thursday in March.If you visit Chicago, you have to go there. Gauguin's and van Gogh's sections are amazing Read more
Steven FrostMarch 25, 2010Amazing collection. The contemporary collection is solid. Be sure not the miss the Charles Ray tree or the Robert Gober rooms.- Sarah KeenanMay 25, 2010Check out the new modern art wing in addition to all of the other amazing collections they have there.
Brian CantwellApril 20, 2010
Movie MayorJuly 21, 2010Taking the day off? You're at one of the many stops Matthew Broderick and friends make in 1986's "Ferris Buller's Day Off." Don't forget to find Cameron's favorite "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte." Read more
Dave FloydSeptember 17, 2012If this is your first visit, set aside a few hours for this place. Lots of great stuff to see.
Alex GonzalezDecember 30, 2015Be sure to go on-line to check out pricing options & potential savings.
Turki Al-qahtaniFebruary 28, 2014if you are a teenager , you wont like this place. its sooo boring , but i had fun looking at things i came for 👀
Time Out Chicago KidsJuly 2, 2012The Art Institute of Chicago is nominated for Best Museum for the Family in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
USA_BrazilFebruary 23, 2013Love the prints and drawings gallery Looking forward to trying out the museum's new tour app
Vernon Area Public LibraryApril 16, 2011Author Melanie Benjamin penned ALICE I HAVE BEEN after being inspired by the exhibition "Dreaming in Pictures: the Photography of Lewis Carroll" here. [#Fic/Benjamin, M.]
ArtSchools.comJanuary 24, 2011In 1866, a group of 35 artists founded the Chicago Academy of Design in a studio on Dearborn Street. Read more
RubySeptember 21, 2010Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful. Confusing as hell though. Painting to check out Nighhawks by Edward Hopper :)
Scott KleinbergJanuary 8, 2012Cool enough for Ferris, cool enough for you. Seriously, a great place to spend the day.
If visiting, don't forget to spend some time at the Chicago Cultural Center across the road.
Holden SandersJune 21, 2012If you don't have an appreciation for Serat, notice how big the painting is and try to draw a picture with just dots.
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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
Closed until 11:00 AM tomorrow (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)
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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 - 8.7
"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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