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The Art Institute of Chicago

Art Museum

Grant Park, Chicago

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The Art Institute of Chicago

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Ranked #3 for exhibits in Chicago
The experts at Travel + Leisure and Explore Chicago recommend this place
"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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Abdullah HashemDecember 7, 2013
Give a visit to shop before and see the most important pieces
Antoine BdsJuly 3, 2016
Best Institut ever
Ville LouhimiesJuly 17, 2012
Use the Monroe St entrance for a shorter queue!
Elizabeth MohlerApril 7, 2011
So much wonderful art to see!
WhitneySeptember 8, 2013
BoA customers can save on admission!
Junot JulianoMay 20, 2016
Dont miss it!
Jeremy BeasleyAugust 30, 2012
One of the best art galleries ever.
MomensFebruary 20, 2014
Nighthawks by Edward Hopper is away on tour until May 2014 much to my own regret. :-(
julian thomasOctober 15, 2014
Art is FUCKKKKKKing amazing
Devrim GündüzJune 30, 2016
Visit the 1930 exhibition.
Lewis MarienNovember 13, 2011
The Chagall windows are gorgeous.
Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010
While at the Art Institute, make sure to check out their self-guided movie-themed tour. Click the link that follows this tip to view the PDF. Read more
Katarina LönnSeptember 21, 2018
Great art!
Louise LindresSeptember 30, 2015
It's the Louvre of the US!
David MillerJanuary 18, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Tons to explore—get a membership!
Brittany WallaceAugust 5, 2012
Amazing exhibit
Hostelling InternationalAugust 5, 2011
Art Institute of Chicago - there was so much there I went on two separate days... Giovanni, (USA)
Mark RowlandNovember 19, 2009
The new modern wing is a great addition to the city Read more
Ezra PollardApril 29, 2016
Hang in the garden, look at some paintings.
Theo C.June 20, 2013
Good to know a member. Free admission!
Ben KenonOctober 13, 2015
My favorite place to be!
kAugust 25, 2012
Military, cops & firemen free with ID!
Colleen Baird-CoulterNovember 16, 2011
check out millennium park afterwards
Sofia TorresJuly 2, 2016
Modern art gallery 💞
Sarah T.June 21, 2013
It's free Thursdays 5-8 in the summer
Jung KimNovember 18, 2017
Vincent watches you even before stepping in his room
Mike BloombergDecember 5, 2011
On 4/15/11, I spoke at the farewell event for Mayor Richard Daley held here.
Gustavo VíquezMay 24, 2011
Visit the Museum on Thursday after 5:00 p.m., it' free!!
Karthik RamanJuly 21, 2013
Check it the Vivekananda memorial
Asher YanichJune 15, 2018
Some great art
Marshall MillerMarch 2, 2013
The android/iphone app is a real enhancement to the experience
Aytac D.March 6, 2015
Love this place!
Alex FrederickApril 12, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Check out the Picaso in Chicago exhibit.
Alisha CusickMarch 15, 2018
love this place
Daniel Di TomasoApril 20, 2013
Leo Burnett Group employees get in for free.
Salim TuraçlıDecember 8, 2015
Really cool place.
Timothy BurdonMay 16, 2016
Modern art exhibition
mabel peraltaFebruary 7, 2014
$23 for irresponsible modern art
Nicole WilliamsSeptember 27, 2010
The price of admission is a "suggested donation." Donate what you can and enjoy the art!
Amelia MooreMarch 8, 2013
Layout can be rather confusing but you'll see some well known pieces!
Miguel DuarteApril 1, 2016
Van Gogh's Three Rooms
Leeanne CottleSeptember 3, 2014
Backpack carriers aren't allowed and need to be checked for $1. Bring a stroller instead
Karla LopezMay 29, 2016
Fantastic.
Patrick DerocherSeptember 7, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Impressionism, American art
MasterCardAugust 6, 2012
Try the family tour and yoga session. Relaxation.
Luis PlataDecember 22, 2013
Visit the impressionist collection!!
Olga GonzalezAugust 22, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Always a good time.
Maggie MandersonJuly 14, 2013
Love it,have do it again!
BarbaraJune 14, 2013
Photography exhibit is fabulous
kelley amberApril 8, 2010
The front garden is a great meeting spot, especially if you want to set a romantic-date mood.

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