Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
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The Art Institute of Chicago is a world-class museum housing over 300,000 artworks spanning centuries and continents. Visitors can explore masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh, as well as ancient artifacts, modern sculptures, and American art. The museum's iconic lion statues guard the entrance on Michigan Avenue, and the Modern Wing offers stunning views of the city. With rotating exhibitions and a tranquil garden, it's a cultural cornerstone of Chicago.
Don't miss
- See Georges Seurat's pointillist masterpiece 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte'.
- Explore the Thorne Miniature Rooms, 68 intricately detailed miniature interiors.
- Admire Grant Wood's iconic 'American Gothic' in the American Art galleries.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Art Institute of Chicago
You can visit Art Institute of Chicago on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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