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Welcome to the Art Institute of Chicago, home to a collection of art that spans centuries and the globe—and one of Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best” US attractions of 2024
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Looking for things to do in Downtown Chicago? Plan your visit, find admission pricing, hours, directions, parking more!
- Discover Art Artists - The Art Institute of Chicago
Discover art by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol more in the Art Institute's collection spanning 5,000 years of creativity
- Exhibitions - The Art Institute of Chicago
Now on view—explore the Art Institute's current and upcoming exhibits to plan your visit
- About Us - The Art Institute of Chicago
Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s major museums, housing an extraordinary collection of objects from across places, cultures, and time We are also a place of active learning for all—dedicated to investigation, innovation, education, and dialogue—continually aspiring to greater public service and civic
- FAQs - The Art Institute of Chicago
What are the Art Institute’s hours? The museum is open to the public Monday 11 a m –5 p m , Wednesday11 a m –5 p m , Thursday 11 a m –8 p m , and Friday–Sunday 11 a m –5 p m The first hour of every day, 10–11 a m , is reserved for member-only viewing
- Free Admission Opportunities | The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago extends free admission to members of our community through several avenues RESERVE ONLINE IN ADVANCE Free Hours for Illinois Residents
- History - The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago was founded as both a museum and school for the fine arts in 1879, a critical era in the history of Chicago as civic energies were devoted to rebuilding the metropolis that had been destroyed by the Great Fire of 1871
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