Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Overview:
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago opened in 1967, and since settling into its permanent home just off Michigan Avenue in the shadow of the John Hancock building its become a premier museum for contemporary art in Chicago.
MCA Address:
220 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL
MCA Phone:
312-280-2660
Getting to the MCA by Public Transportation:
CTA Red Line train to Chicago Avenue, walk four blocks east. Alternates are the #10 Museum and #66 Chicago Avenue buses.
Parking at MCA:
The Museum of Contemporary Art has a parking garage adjacent to the museum off of Chicago Avenue. Validated tickets are required for discounted pricing.
Museum of Contemporary Art Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day
Museum of Contemporary Art Admission:
Adults: $12
Seniors and students: $7
Admission is free every Tuesday
(as of September 1, 2010 -- subject to change)
Museum of Contemporary Art website
Seniors and students: $7
Admission is free every Tuesday
(as of September 1, 2010 -- subject to change)
Museum of Contemporary Art website
About the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago:
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago opened in 1967 and quickly became one of the more well known contemporary art museums in the country, becoming notable when artist Christo wrapped the MCA building with 8,000 square feet of tarpaulin in 1969, his first of many such wraps in the United States. Since then its been host to a number of ground-breaking permanent and traveling exhibitions.
In 1996, the MCA moved to its much more prominent home on Chicago Avenue which gave the museum more flexibility, an added 300 seat theater, a large bookstore and gift shop, and a tranquil sculpture garden.
Puck's Restaurant
The Museum of Contemporary Art teamed up with esteemed chef Wolfgang Puck to open Puck's at the MCA to feed hungry museum visitors. The restaurant features full-service sit-down dining as well as an express counter for those in a hurry. The kitchen utilizes seasonal ingredients to create a rotating menu of soups, salads, pizzas and sandwiches, as well as more hearty entrées.
Free Daily Tours
The world of contemporary art can be a bit intimidating for the uninitiated, so take advantage of the MCA's free daily 45 minute tours with a volunteer guide. Tours meet in the second floor lobby, and current take place at these days and times (subject to change):
Tuesday: 1, 2, and 6 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday: 1 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Noon, 1, 2, and 3 p.m.
In 1996, the MCA moved to its much more prominent home on Chicago Avenue which gave the museum more flexibility, an added 300 seat theater, a large bookstore and gift shop, and a tranquil sculpture garden.
Puck's Restaurant
The Museum of Contemporary Art teamed up with esteemed chef Wolfgang Puck to open Puck's at the MCA to feed hungry museum visitors. The restaurant features full-service sit-down dining as well as an express counter for those in a hurry. The kitchen utilizes seasonal ingredients to create a rotating menu of soups, salads, pizzas and sandwiches, as well as more hearty entrées.
Free Daily Tours
The world of contemporary art can be a bit intimidating for the uninitiated, so take advantage of the MCA's free daily 45 minute tours with a volunteer guide. Tours meet in the second floor lobby, and current take place at these days and times (subject to change):
Tuesday: 1, 2, and 6 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday: 1 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Noon, 1, 2, and 3 p.m.