The Art Institute of Chicago
Art Museum
Grant Park, 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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Serge NevskySeptember 15, 2016Not enough time in the day to see everything you want to see here. But an amazing and overwhelming collection.
Time Out ChicagoMay 29, 2012This venerable art institution's architecture is just as artistic and beautiful as its exhibitions. -LW
Harriet BSeptember 11, 2014I've been going here forever. This museum has one of the finest collections in the world.
Sandra ParkerAugust 27, 2014The Magritte exhibit is great! Aside from the art, the actual installation is very well done.
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 ChicagoJune 4, 2012This venerable art institution's architecture is just as artistic and beautiful as its exhibitions.
- 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!!
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!
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.
TristanFebruary 20, 2016Modern wing is amazing. Nothing like the MoMA, but a fine younger sister to it.
Daniel Marco FernandezNovember 5, 2016Doesn't matter if you are not a huge art fan, just check it out from the outside.
- 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
Angel W.September 22, 2012The Degas pieces are stunning. As are the Sargent ones. Big museum. Where comfy shoes or you'll be sorry.
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.
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.
Student membership well worth the cost. Valid with school ID. ~$50 for full year. NO WAITING IN LINE and free item check-in.
Free organic tea and coffee in the members-only lounge downstairs. Great indoor and outdoor space!
Bill WelenseNovember 4, 2009Possibly the best museum experience in Chicago. The contrast between the original and modern wings makes this place even better.
Kimberly UribeDecember 18, 2013Dont miss the Napolitan Crèche gallery 209 nor the impressionist gallery
ToryBurchApril 18, 2011The home of such homegrown masterpieces as Grant Wood's American Gothic and Edward Hopper's Nighthawks.
HCJune 22, 2013Find the meditation room in the Asian wing's Ando Gallery 109. Spend some time here... it's the most coveted spot...
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.
Beautiful museum, you can spend hours here. Get lost in the Goya paintings.
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
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 ;-)
Study the map and focus on a small area, the museum is massive
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
Chris KempJuly 28, 2015Amazing exhibits but the entry price is ridiculous. $19 for a student is obscene.
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!
- Drew FreySeptember 19, 2012Since you've got limited time, head right for the Impressionist collection and the 20th century modern art gallery.
Make sure you bring cash for the coat check: it's $1 to check your bags/coat/umbrella
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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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- 8.5
"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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"Was a very cool museum. The exhibits change frequently so there is always something cool to experience. We had a hard time finding this place. Admission prices are very reasonable. Staff friendly."
Claire Watkiss - 8.3
"Home of the Chicago Kids Company Theater. Tickets for most shows are $10, are appropriate for all ages, and usually include a meet and greet with the characters after the show."
venessa tarbell - 7.9
"Pretty good diversity in their private collection and regular rotation of specials. Small museum (2 floors), but also free. Worth a visit."
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Kay Burnett - 9.4
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Melanie Carter - 8.0
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