Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago

The Lions standing tall at the stairway of the Art Institute are two of the most recognized pieces of sculpture in America. And just past the stairway is one of the most recognized and acclaimed art collections on the entire planet. The finest works from the greatest of the great artists from yesterday and today are on display. The museum's collection hosts such a dazzling display of paintings, carvings, jewelry and statues that you will want to come back every day.

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Art Institute of Chicago

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Specialty: Art Museum
Neighborhood: Downtown Chicago
Features: Educational site housing an encyclopedic collection of more than 260,000 art works and artifacts
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday, 10:30 am to 8:00 pm
Friday, Saturday,& Sunday, 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Prices:
Adults -    $23.00
Seniors -  $17.00
Children - $17.00  Under 14 are Free 
Parking: garages are underground below the parks and are the most affordable parking in the area - call 312. 616.0600 for lot and rate information
ADA: Yes

* Did you know that the Art Institute of Chicago was built on rubble from the Great Chicago Fire?

General Info

One of the world's premier art museums, with paointing spanning 5,000 years of artistic expression and a leading collection of Impressionist works. All periods and media are represented , with special emphasis on architecture of the 18th through 20th centuries and 19th century painting, prints, drawing, and decorative arts.

 

Gallery

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