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Art Institute of Chicago

111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603-6404
312 443 3600
As featured in 3 days in Chicago
Ranked #1 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 1096 Reviews
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Type: Art Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: Yes
Owner description: This Classical Renaissance structure, guarded by two bronze lions at its entrance, boasts one of the world's great art collections, including the... more » Owner description: This Classical Renaissance structure, guarded by two bronze lions at its entrance, boasts one of the world's great art collections, including the trademark "American Gothic." « less
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW
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Absolutely loved it. We spend almost the whole day there. There is so much to see and it s so well organised. If you are visiting Chicago a visit to this museum is a must!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Always love it, and thank goodness they have rotating exhibits for the in-between times when you've "seen it all"

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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Never disappointed after a visit to the Art Institute. The current show is worth a couple of hours.

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New Buffalo, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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very cool place to go. It is huge so plan to stay a while

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Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Wonderful collection from many eras. The modern art was wonderful to see juxtaposed with more traditional work.

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Massachusetts
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This Museum is just exquisite. The collections are large with some of my favorite artists The Lichtenstein exhibit was extraordinary and I learned quite a bit about him. You really do need to make more than one or even two visits to soak in this Museum. It is vast.

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Los Angeles, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I didn't expect much of this museum, but after reading numerous reviews, I decided to give it a shot on my last day in Chicago. If you are an art fan, I would highly recommend checking it out. There is definitely an eclectic selection of art to choose from.

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Alexandria, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

There are a few must see pieces of art here. I was not impressed with the Lichtenstein exhibit with the exception of one or two pieces. Nighthawks, American Gothic and A Sunday on La Grande Jatte are all items I really enjoyed.

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Chicago, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

One of the best art museums in the world. They have a great collection of impressionist paintings. The new modern building is something not be be missed architecturally.

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Saint Augustine, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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Loved it...Had to go thru 2 bag checks and then check the bag but this place goes on and on and on...wear walking shoes

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