Art Institute of Chicago: visitor guide

Loop · Michigan Avenue · Museums and culture

Choose a few galleries for an unhurried visit to this major art museum. Pick the galleries you most want to see using the museum map rather than trying to cover everything. Check whether temporary exhibitions need an additional ticket. Pairing the visit with Millennium Park keeps travel simple.

Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Hours and fees may change; check the official link before visiting.

Ticketed; check exhibition inclusions

Pick the galleries you most want to see using the museum map rather than trying to cover everything. Check whether temporary exhibitions need an additional ticket. Pairing the visit with Millennium Park keeps travel simple.

Consider the weather alongside the day’s visiting programme.

Suggested: 2–4 hours

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