The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 443-3530
- Cross Street:
- Monroe Street
- Directions:
- El: Orange, Brown, Green, Purple Line to Adams; bus: 3,4,14,60,145,147,151 to Adams
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed, Fri 10:30am-5pm, Thu 10:30am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
Editorial Review for The Art Institute of Chicago – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Whether you prefer modern photography, architectural drawings, Japanese prints or African sculpture, you'll find it all at this sprawling museum. Innovative temporary exhibitions have included the art of the West African Baule people and of ancient New World civilizations.
The Collection
The Art Institute of Chicago is best known for its collection of American art and Impressionism (unrivaled anywhere outside the Musee d'Orsay). Must-sees include Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks," Matisse's "Bathers by a River," Caillebotte's "Paris, A Rainy Day," Picasso's "Old Guitarist," Monet's "Grainstacks" series, and Georges Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on the La Grande Jatte."
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyAdmission is free to the public. on Thursday evenings from 5pm to 8pm. Art Institute members can visit as many times a year as they want with no admission fee.
User Reviews for The Art Institute of Chicago
01/21/2007 Posted by ajjan1973
Easily one of the best museums in the U.S. Do yourself a favor and visit it if you haven't already. I'll definitley check out the upcoming Cézanne to Picasso exhibit.
Pros: Great collection
Cons: Not as good as the MET in New York
10/25/2006 Posted by sdollx
Large collection of artwork by many masters. Great place to experience a little bit of everything. It's worth the admission.
Pros: Large collection
Cons: parking
Schedule
| 06/30/2008 | EVENING ASSOCIATES YOUNG PROFESSIONAL |
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| 12:00 am | ||
| 07/01/2008 | THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO MEMBERSHIP |
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