This modern art museum is contradictory, erratic, controversial, provocative, contentious and wonderful.
(312) 957-5815
220 E Chicago Ave
(N Michigan Avenue)
Chicago,
IL
60611
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Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
Museum of Contemporary Art
Last updated 4.30.09
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Come to the Museum of Contemporary Art to see the most thought-provoking art created since 1945. One of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the work of living artists, the MCA is the best place in Chicago to experience the works and creative processes of the most stimulating artists of our time. View art today that everyone will be talking about tomorrow.
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The Space – Your reception can be as contemporary as the artwork hanging on the walls, and as classy as the interior design suggests. Stark white walls, gray floors, silver accents, tall atrium ceiling and modern architecture are a minimalist's dream come true. Trendy, upscale, funky and clean, the atrium, lobby and cafe open up into a sculpture garden and offer spectacular views of the lakefront and downtown. – – The Details – The second floor, which includes the lobby, atrium and Puck's at the MCA, seats a maximum of 300 people for dinner and dancing. If you have…
07/16/09
Not to shabby
by PacinoFan at Citysearch
I'm gonna be incredibly unpopular here and give this museum a 3 star review. I realize it's a culturally significant building and the works of art that they store are rare and controversial and exciting and incredibly valuable....but...this place is sooooo big and it's in a city filled with broke unemployed artists who have shelves of art they want to show and no where to put it in. How can a city with sooooo many artists have a contemporary art gallery with sooooo few exhibits.
If they would just use the space the architect gave them, this place would have a lot more to look at.
- Pros: Famous art gallery
- Cons: Kind of ...empty
09/02/08
Museum by day, Party by night
by jen1971 at Citysearch
Where else could you check out art and mingle at the same time? Every first Friday of the month, this museum offers a chance to look at the art while socializing, eating and drinking. It's a great concept. They are conveniently located on the Magnificent Mile. I highly recommend this museum especially for First Fridays!
09/02/08
Jeff Koons
by bethylou10 at Citysearch
My favorite museum in Chicago, hands down. The constantly rotating exhibits are always thought provoking, easy to navigate, and not at all daunting. The current exhibit highlights Chicago favorite, Jeff Koons. The MCA does a great job of highlighting his works and influences throughout his career.
First Fridays are always fun events, too, and great for networking.
The Details on Museum of Contemporary Art
Price Tag:
Lobby, atrium, Puck's at the MCA, and sculpture garden will set you back $3,500-$5,500 for four hours ($1,000 for each additional hour). Tent extra. A 25 percent deposit is required.
Food Bill:
The catering rates are not cheap: $125-$200 per person (furniture included in cost), and you don't have a choice. The museum has an exclusive arrangement with Wolfgang Puck Catering.
The Extras:
The first Friday of every month is a sort of arty singles night, with Wolfgang Puck hors d'oeuvres and live music.
Save Money:
Admission is actually free all day on Tuesday, every week.
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Come to the Museum of Contemporary Art to see the most thought-provoking art created since 1945. One of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the work of living artists, the MCA is the best place in Chicago to experience the works and creative processes of the most stimulating artists of our time. View art today that everyone will be talking about tomorrow.
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