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The Art Institute of Chicago

As the world's second largest art museum, this Chicago cultural landmark features an impressive collection of more than 300,000 pieces of art from around the world. Many of the most famous art works in history hang on the walls of this beautiful museum in Grant Park. While the museum has a strong focus on Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works, you will discover master works of artists like Picasso, Monet, Dali, Warhol and Pollock in the permanent collection. ARTIC also hosts classes and special events so you can gain a deeper understanding of art. See why TripAdvisor voted this the #1 museum in America!
 

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Hours

  • Daily 10:30am - 5pm and Thursdays until 8 pm
 

Prices

  • Adults $25; seniors, teens, & students $19; children under 14 free
 

Events

  • The Artist's Studio
  • Gallery Talks and Classes
  • After-Hours Events
 
 

Activities

  • Art Collections
  • Dining at Museum Cafe
  • Tours
  • Special Exhibits
  • Live Music
  • Museum Shops
 
Art Institute of Chicago

Free admission for kids

Visiting the museum with your family is easy, because all children under the age of 14 can enter the museum for free. This is an excellent opportunity to expose your kids to the world of art at a young age.
 

Group Visits

Private guided tours are a great way to experience the world's second largest museum, and they are available upon request for university and school groups, adults, and seniors. Check here for details.
 

FAQs

  • Does the Art Institute of Chicago have restaurants?

    From elegant Italian food to grab-and-go snacks, there are plenty of places for dining. The Museum Café is open from 11am-4pm and offers a casual, contemporary dining space with a range of international eats. Caffe Moderno features coffee and tea along with Italian bites. Terzo Piano is an acclaimed gourmet Italian restaurant open for lunch, Sunday brunch and Thursday dinners. Reservations are recommended.
  • What's in the collection of art?

    The Art Institute of Chicago holds an impressive collection of world art with over 250,000 pieces. The collection includes master works by artists like Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Diego Rivera, Andy Warhol, Georgia O'Keefe, to name a few.
 

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