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The Art Institute of Chicago

111 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 443-3530
The Art Institute of Chicago
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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Admission 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

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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 Find Tickets
  12:00 am    
07/01/2008 THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO MEMBERSHIP Find Tickets
  12:00 am    

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Editor's Review

Beyond the famous feline sentinels flanking these steps resides one of the world's great art collections.  See the full editorial review.

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Admission 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.

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Visual Arts Location Information

Admission

  • $12
  • Children/seniors/students $7

Parking

  • Pay lot

Coat Check

  • Yes

Venue Type

  • Museum

Hours

  • Mon-Wed, Fri 10:30am-5pm
  • Thu 10:30am-8pm
  • Sat-Sun 10am-5pm

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Cash
  • Discover
  • Visa

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