The Art Institute Of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago collects, preserves, and interprets works of art of the highest quality, representing the world's diverse artistic traditions, for the inspiration and education of the public and in accordance with our profession's highest ethical standards and practices.

Exhibitions, Gallery Talks, Lectures, and Performances
Exhibitions and events occur daily at the museum.

Gallery Audio Guide
The gallery audio guide is a comprehensive overview that…

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The Art Institute of Chicago collects, preserves, and interprets works of art of the highest quality, representing the world's diverse artistic traditions, for the inspiration and education of the public and in accordance with our profession's highest ethical standards and practices.

Exhibitions, Gallery Talks, Lectures, and Performances
Exhibitions and events occur daily at the museum.

Gallery Audio Guide
The gallery audio guide is a comprehensive overview that lets you explore the museum and select special exhibitions at your own pace. With its random-access format, the guide allows you to enter a gallery number into a small MP3 player to enjoy commentary on the collection. It can be purchased with a ticket at an admissions counter, at the audio tour counter in either the Michigan Avenue or Millenium Park lobby or at select special exhibitions.

The Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879 as both a museum and school, first stood on the southwest corner of State and Monroe Streets. It opened on its present site at Michigan Avenue and Adams Street in 1893. Built on rubble from the 1871 Chicago fire, the museum housed a collection of plaster casts and had a visionary purpose: to acquire and exhibit art of all kinds and to conduct programs of education. The collection now encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from cultures around the world, and the school's graduate program is continually ranked as one of the best in the country. Categories:   Attractions

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