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Welcome to the Art Institute of Chicago, home to a collection of art that spans centuries and the globe—and one of Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best” US attractions of 2024. We look forward to your visit and invite you to explore our many exhibitions and to join us for one of our free daily tours.
Experience some of the museum’s most iconic works by accessing self-guided tours, like What to See in an Hour, on your phone. Tour on your own ; My Museum Tour. Build your very own self-guided museum tour with the works you love. Get started ; Ryan Learning Center
Explore thousands of artworks in the museum’s collection—from our renowned icons to lesser-known works from every corner of the globe—as well as our books, writings, reference materials, and other resources.
Upcoming Events. Visitors of all ages are invited to stop by the museum’s Ryan Learning Center and choose from a variety of activities: create an art project, explore the Multisensory Gallery, make a custom museum tour with JourneyMaker, and more.
Enjoy virtual visits to the galleries, go behind the scenes, and engage with art from anywhere with our virtual events, videos, and themed audio tours.
The Art Institute of Chicago was founded as both a museum and school for the fine arts in 1879, a critical era in the history of Chicago as civic energies were devoted to rebuilding the metropolis that had been destroyed by the Great Fire of 1871.
Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s major museums, housing an extraordinary collection of objects from across places, cultures, and time. We are also a place of active learning for all—dedicated to investigation, innovation, education, and dialogue—continually aspiring to greater public service and civic ...
Free admission for Illinois residents is supported by. Free admission is available to current Illinois educators, including pre-K–12 teachers, teaching artists working in schools, and homeschool parents. Educators can register online to receive a voucher for a complimentary ticket to the museum.
Find the perfect gift from the Art Institute of Chicago. Reproductions, exclusive apparel, exhibition catalogues, jewelry, and more. Exclusive Collections
Admission is currently free for Illinois residents on Thursday evenings, 5:00–8:00, through September 26, 2024. Our next free hours for Illinois residents will be the following days: Monday, October 21, 11:00–5:00. Monday, October 28, 11:00–5:00.