The Art Institute of Chicago
Museum · Grant Park
111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Highlights
Explore nearly 300,000 art pieces from around the globe in this massive museum, where every corner reveals a new treasure waiting to be discovered.
Explore nearly 300,000 art pieces from around the globe in this massive museum, where every corner reveals a new treasure waiting to be discovered.
"If you're coming to Chicago for culture, you're hitting the Art Institute first. It is the city's grandest museum, a Beaux Arts gem flanked by two bronze lions that are as much a symbol of the city as the Willis Tower and it has as fine an impressionist collection as you'll find anywhere. While you're there, plan to take a stroll through Millennium Park next door." - Nicole Schnitzler
"Chicago offers a mix of architectural beauty, cultural attractions, and vibrant neighborhoods, drawing many visitors during Labor Day."
"Famous for its architecture, museums, and vibrant food scene, Chicago offers a dynamic urban experience with a beautiful lakefront perfect for summer activities."
"Two permanent collections that often get overlooked. The Thorne Miniature Rooms, located in the lower level just after entry, feature 68 rooms with impeccable detail and scale. From English Great Halls to California Living Rooms, it is easy to get lost in the intricacies of these unbelievable interiors. The Chicago Stock Exchange is equally as impressive. When the original Stock Exchange was demolished in 1972, sections of elaborate stenciled decorations, molded plaster capitals, and art glass were preserved from the Trading Room. Using these fragments, the Art Institute was able to reconstruct the Trading Room in its Rubloff Building between 1976 and 1977. Two definite must sees." - IA Collaborative
"Offers private scavenger hunts for families through Watson Adventures."
