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    The Art Institute of Chicago

    19,481 Reviews
    #1 of 662 things to do in Chicago
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    111 S Michigan Ave, 159 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
    +1 312-443-3600
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    See why the Art Institute of Chicago is the only museum in the world to be top-ranked by TripAdvisor four years in a row! Experience the greatest Impressionist collection outside Paris, and view contemporary masterpieces in the spectacular Modern Wing. Stand before classics like Nighthawks, and travel the globe through galleries devoted to the art of ancient Greece, Japan, Africa, and the Americas.

    About The Art Institute of Chicago

    See why the Art Institute of Chicago is the only museum in the world to be top-ranked by TripAdvisor four years in a row! Experience the greatest Impressionist collection outside Paris, and view contemporary masterpieces in the spectacular Modern Wing. Stand before classics like Nighthawks, and travel the globe through galleries devoted to the art of ancient Greece, Japan, Africa, and the Americas.
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    Hours Today: 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
    Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours
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    111 S Michigan Ave, 159 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
    Downtown / The Loop
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    Reviewed today
    A Wide Variety of Exibits for All Interests

    The building is small enough so that you can cover most of the exibits in one day. They have something for almost everyone, including beautifully detailed minature rooms, traditoinal formal paintings from different eras, displays of Chinese and Indian culture, American folk art, and archetectual...More

    Thank Cindy J
    Reviewed yesterday
    Daily dose of the Art Institute

    If you're staying for multiple days, get a membership so you can return and enjoy an hour or two at a time each day for your stay. It pays off in cost and time -- and energy. So much to fit in while in Chicago!

    Thank Footprints34
    Reviewed yesterday
    A great display of beautiful art

    We had used the hop-on hop-off Big Bus not only to see the sights, but also as a means of getting around town. We got off at the stop for the Chicago Art Inst on a Saturday afternoon. We learned that anyone who could display...More

    Thank JoeV32174
    Reviewed yesterday
    Beautiful collection of impresionism and moder anrt!

    It was our first trip to Chicago. Usually, we don't go to museums on our first trip, but it was pouring, so we gave it a shot. Great idea! Fabulous modern art collection. Loved Nighthawks, and the Tarsilia do Amaral exhibit.

    Thank Juan Francisco G
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    An exciting and varied treat .....

    Fantastic permanent collection supplemented by interesting and challenging temporary exhibits. Needs stamina to take everything on in one visit. Wouldn’t it be great if they could do two day tickets so you could pace your discoveries?

    Thank Patricia H
    Reviewed yesterday
    World Class

    Although I had many long hikes for the special areas I wished to visit, the sights along the way attracted mulitple stops to look more closely The presentations were so very well done: this place sets the standards for the rest of the world I...More

    Thank Joanne M
    Reviewed yesterday
    World Class!!

    One of my favorite major art museum in the world. Lovely building and galleries, friendly staff. Greatly enjoyed major Gaugin exhibit in October 2017. Will be returning again and again (3 times and counting...)

    Thank Thomas M
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Mind the queues

    Having bought tickets online on my smartphone, we queued for 45 minutes in the “ fast pass” queue only to be told at the counter we could have walked straight in! Having got over my annoyance, we went straight to the Impressionists which were fabulous....More

    Thank LKay54
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Nice to see

    This place was nice but nothing massive pop out to me. I did love a few pictures from Claude Monet and Childe Hassam. If you have time drop by why not??

    Thank Sandy V
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Exceptional collection

    Go out of your way to get to the Art Institute - terrific collection in amazing spaces although somewhat difficult to find exactly where you want to be. Luckily there are lots of volunteer workers and other guides who seem to know (in the most...More

    Thank AntSydney
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    MrSaturn64
    24 July 2017|
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    Response from MrSaturn64 |
    Thanks for the input. I was planning on seeing both of those, and I think the Adler is better for the pass, even if it's not necessarily the better attraction in general. I'm planning on spending most of the day at the Art... More
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    363kww
    28 June 2017|
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    Response from Augie M | Reviewed this property |
    I would also suggest you get the headset where you punch in a number and your hear a fuller explanation about the art work. It cost $7. Highly recommended.
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    FredPebble
    18 May 2017|
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    Response from Georgia F | Reviewed this property |
    Yes! And you can purchase it on line and print it out at home. I don't think it is very much more expensive than general admission either. Go for it !
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