The Art Institute of Chicago

(312) 443-3530

111 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60603 41.8806 -87.6242

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The Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago

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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,"…

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/02/08

Too Much Art!

by IceMouse at Citysearch

My girlfriend and I are avid art-lovers, but it almost feels like there was too much here. We were so exhausted by the end of the couple hours we spent here that we passed up other museums. The miniature rooms were amazingly impressive, and there is a whole floor dedicated to art that you can touch(Great for kids). As of June 30, the museum was undergoing a lot of construction it seemed, which could be inconvenient at times as stairways were often closed off. Many famous pieces, both western and eastern were on display, but we were upset to find that many impressionist and post-impressionist works were NOT on display. Many famous(Not all) works of Monet, Cassatt, Van Gogh, and Seraut were all hidden away for the construction making the trip somewhat disappointing, however they still had a lot of other famous works of Degas, Duchamp, Renoir, Manet, Picasso, and others. A lot of art that one certainly should see in their lives, just be aware, it is a BIG place, the second floor WILL wear you out. Also, a lot of large-scale works are extremely breathtaking. Look in the corner rooms of the second floor for these.

  • Pros: $7 if you're a student, many famous works, more art than I could have asked for
  • Cons: Construction, many famous works put away because of this
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/21/07

Fabulous Museum

by ajjan1973 at Citysearch

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 Cezanne to Picasso exhibit.

  • Pros: Great collection
  • Cons: Not as good as the MET in New York
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/25/06

Large collection for a small price

by sdollx at Citysearch

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

The Details on The Art Institute of Chicago

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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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