The Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago in Brief: The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world's premier art museums, housing a collection that spans 5,000 years.

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Address: 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Phone: 312-443-3600

Getting to the Art Institute of Chicago by Public Transportation: CTA bus line #151 (Sheridan) south

Parking at the Art Institute: East Monroe Street and Millennium Park garage (Columbus Drive and Monroe Street), Grant Park South garage (Michigan Avenue between Van Buren and Adams), Grant Park North garage (Michigan Avenue between Madison and Randolph)

Art Institute Hours: Monday – Wednesday 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Free 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.), Friday 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday – Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Art Institute is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.

Art Institute Admission: Adults, $12; Children 12+, Students, and Seniors (65 and over), $7; Free admission for children under 12

About the Art Institute of Chicago:

The Art Institute of Chicago, flanked by its well known bronze lions, showcases a tremendous collection of art in a number of different mediums -- paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, photographs, video, textiles, and architectural drawings. The Art Institute also plays host to a number of traveling exhibits such as works by Monet and Van Gogh. They also have an ongoing series of lectures, performances and workshops taking place every day.

While strolling through the Art Institute, a number of pieces will be instantly recognizable, as the Institute is home to famous works such as those by Mary Cassatt, Georgia O'Keeffe, Grant Wood, Edward Hopper and more, ranging in all manners of style from impressionist to post-modern.

The Art Institute is included with the purchase of a Go Chicago Card. (Buy Direct)