One of the great art museums of the world whose collection spans more than 5,000 years of artistic expression, the Art Institute of Chicago is a must-see for any Chicago visitor.
Come and experience many forms of art and the story of human history, with ancient pottery, primitive battle weapons, suits of armor, glassware, photographs, textiles, sculptures, jewelry, and more. See Chagall's beautiful stained glass windows, experience modern art from artists such as Andy Warhol, and of course, see the paintings of the masters, such as van Gogh, Monet, Matisse, Renoir, Degas, Picasso, and many, many others. It is one thing to see art on the page of a book, but an entirely different experience to watch it come to life as you study the intricate brush strokes and the depth of the paint on the canvas, to witness thousands of years of human history, and to stand before sculpture and see its movement and form.
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Hours of operation are as follows:
- Monday- Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. — 5 p.m.
- Thursday: 10:30 a.m. — 8 p.m.
- Friday: 10:30 a.m. — 5 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.
Note: The museum is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
