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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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If visiting, don't forget to spend some time at the Chicago Cultural Center across the road.
Scott KleinbergMay 25, 2012There's a wonderful Chicago project on Instagram called #instagram312. When you upload your Chicago photos to Instagram, tag them #instagram312 to be included in the collection.
Jess KaufmanNovember 24, 2012Cut through the garden from the main entrance to the renovated part where there is a shorter line
The Impressionism, Fashion & Modernity exhibit is beautiful! Make sure to visit before it leaves on September 29!
Janelle SApril 29, 2013The Modern Wing entrance on Monroe is almost always a shorter wait than Michigan Avenue.
Kiley MillerMay 18, 2012It would take weeks to see everything, but look at the guide if short on time to locate the must-sees.
Gabrielle RosasFebruary 9, 2016required to check backpacks (wtf...). wouldn't let me check my resealable drink and made me throw it out...So yeah, come here with a fanny pack and bare essentials, don't look at em wrong either.psh
Aaron CruzApril 15, 2012One of the well-known art collections in the world. Featured in Ferris Bueller's.Day Off.
Dave FloydSeptember 17, 2012If you are a first time visitor short on time, the museum guide has a list of highlights to hit.
BrianMarch 27, 2014The staff have a unionised attitude, like visitors are a nuisance that are preventing them from checking their Facebook; rather than serving paying customers (who pay a lot).
Johnna CalvilloMay 22, 2010Check out the new Chuck Close photograph featured in the Photography Gallery in the basement of the Art Institute!
Fatima VicaldoApril 11, 2014You pay $33 just to get in. I got in for free cause of a friend. But youll be wasting your $33 if youre not an art fan
Meg K.April 18, 2010It's possible to find quiet places even on a busy Saturday--check out the sculpture court and American folk art and pre-1900 American galleries.
Eugene FrogozoOctober 6, 2012If you have a Bank of America card you can get in for free on the first weekend of every month.
- Dave FloydSeptember 17, 2012If you like Andy Warhol, check out his enormous Chairman Mao piece in the modern art section.
LuizinhoNovember 29, 2011Arrive early, so u get enough time to han around with no rush! It's a must in Chicago!
Sue ReddelDecember 16, 2009If you haven't seen it yet, get there ASAP. Still one of the finest museums in the world.
Chicago Cultural Plan 2012January 23, 2012More than 5,000 years of human expression from cultures around the world! A Chicago must do!
Republican National ConventionJuly 17, 2012Delegates to the Republican Party’s eighth presidential nominating convention met June 3–6, 1884 at Exposition Hall in Chicago, nominating former House Speaker, John G. Blaine.
Nancy SoucekMarch 28, 2012One of the many places to see Art in Chicago, always something interesting to see.
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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 (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 - 8.6
"Great place for a relatively quiet lunch in the middle of downtown."
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