About this site
Major encyclopedic art museum with celebrated Impressionist, American, European and global collections.
Why it made the universeUser-priority ISN Travel destination cluster
Museums
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago · United States
USATicket required41.8796° N · 87.6237° WMuseum
Visit today
- Opening hours
- Mon 11 AM–5 PM; Tue closed; Wed 11 AM–5 PM; Thu 11 AM–8 PM; Fri–Sun 11 AM–5 PM. Members 10–11 AM.
- Last entry
- Special exhibition entry is ticket/time dependent; galleries close at museum closing.
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- Yes for general admission unless qualifying for free admission.
Getting there
- Accessibility
- Elevators serve all museum levels; wheelchair-accessible auditoriums, mobility accommodations and accessibility support are available. Accommodation requests are encouraged at least two weeks ahead.
Know before you go
- Bags
- Bags/backpacks larger than 13 × 17 × 4 inches are not allowed in galleries and must be checked. Free checkrooms available.
- House rules
- Security screening at entrances. Food/drink other than securely closable water, selfie sticks, tripods and various large items prohibited.
- Photography
- Personal noncommercial photography encouraged; non-flash photography permitted in permanent galleries except marked works.
Record status
- Selection
- canonical attraction selected
Official channels
Map & location
111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
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