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Art Institute of Chicago Description
Beginning in 1866 as the Chicago Academy of Design, one of the first art schools in the country, the Art Institute of Chicago is a world class museum with a collection of more than 300,000 artworks arranged within 10 curatorial departments. The diverse collection spans thousands of years and includes pieces from a variety of media including painting, prints, photography, sculpture, decorative arts, textiles, architectural drawings and more. The main building, designed by Shepley, Rutan, and Coolidge in beaux-arts style, was built for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Several other buildings have been added on over the years and today the complex measures 400,000 square feet.

The Institute is probably best known for
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Hobbies & Activities category: African art, artifacts;  Significant work of art;  Fabrics, textiles, costumes exhibits;  Paintings, art collections;  Modern art;  Major world-scale museum;  Oriental art;  South Pacific art, artifacts;  Photo collection, exhibit
Address
Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603-6110
United States
Map Art Institute of Chicago
Phone 1 (312) 443-3600
Fax 1 (312) 443-0849
http://www.artic.edu
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:0010:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0020:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$12.00
Senior over 65$7.00
Child 12 & under$7.00
Child 5 & underFREE
Tips
Admission is free to all on Thursday evenings from 5-8pm.
Group discounts are available with prior notice.
Special needs visitors can arrange for a private tour by calling (312) 443-3680, at least one month in advance.
Flashes, tripods, and video cameras are prohibited.
Loan exhibits may not be photographed.
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Typical Visit
5 hours
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