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Art Institute of Chicago © Leon Petrosyan
Art Institute of Chicago
An impressive pair of bronze lions guards the entrance to the
Art Institute of Chicago, a museum which houses one of the greatest
art collections in the world. Works date from 3,000 BC through to
the present, including a renowned collection of Impressionist art
featuring numerous Monet paintings. The Institute has it all, from
Japanese ukiyo-e prints and ancient Egyptian bronzes to
masterpieces of 20th-century sculpture. Exhibits include paintings
and drawings, photographs, textiles, sculptures, and architectural
works. As if the permanent collection isn't enough to occupy
visitors, an impressive programme of temporary and travelling
exhibitions grace the museum. The Institute has two restaurants,
one set in a garden, as well as a gift shop.
Address: 111 South Michigan Avenue
E-mail: visitorcomments@artic.edu
Website: www.artic.edu
Telephone: (312) 443 3600
Opening time: Daily 10.30am to 5pm (until 8pm on Thursdays).
Admission: $25 (adults), $19 (discounted), free for children under 14.