Art Institute of Chicago, A World-Class Artistic Treasure Trove

111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

This museum has an exceptional amount of Monet's works in its collection

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Introduction

The Art Institute of Chicago, established in 1891, is located in the city center by Lake Michigan. The museum consists of three interconnected Victorian-style buildings, with two giant bronze lions in front. A railway passes through the museum, and visitors may hear the sound of trains. The museum has numerous exhibition rooms and a diverse collection of art, including painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, handicrafts, and textiles. The collection spans from ancient Egyptian art from 3000 BCE to contemporary pop art. The museum's collection mainly features European and American art, but also includes art from India, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Africa, and the Americas. It is considered one of the world's great art museums and one of the top three museums in the United States. The museum is known for its collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, including over 350 works by artists such as Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, Renoir, and Calder. It is also one of the top three locations in the U.S. to view Surrealist artwork. During the season finals of the hockey and football teams, the bronze lions in front of the museum are dressed in the team's clothing or caps to show support. The museum also displays exquisite fragments of iconic destroyed Chicago architecture, including a reconstruction of architect Louis Sullivan's classic Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room. The Nicks Sky Bridge on the third level connects the museum to the Millennium Park. Be sure to take a photo with the famous lions at the entrance.

Address

111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

Opening hours

Monday 10:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday 10:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday 10:30am-5:00pm
Thursday 10:30am-8:00pm
Friday 10:30am-5:00pm
Saturday 10:30am-5:00pm
Sunday 10:30am-5:00pm

Transportation

Take the Brown, Green, Orange, Pink or Purple Line subway to Adams/Wabash station and walk one block east.

Phone +1-312-443-3600

Website http://www.artic.edu