My husband and I visited this museum a couple weeks ago. It's a large facility with a huge assortment of fine arts. I was so pleased to visit, especially when we found a room full of Claude Monet's work, a half a room of Van...More

This was included in the Chicago City Pass we purchased. We were able to redeem in the FastPass line as the doors opened. I recommend getting the audio which was included with the City Pass. It allows you to hear more details about many items...More

This is a stop on the Big bus in Millinium Park. Has a large modern art wing. Laid out well. Has restaurant on site. It is pricey but all museum restaurants are. You could spend all day here. Since we had only 2 day to...More

We had such a great time going through the museum. Always stop by pritzker gallery on the second floor and talk to Ms Webster. She is a guard but knows so much about the impressionist art! She is good with kids and shows them such...More

There is always so much for all interests across the family. I gravitate to then impressionists on second floor. I like the newer addition (at least new to me) and the little cafe between.

The only bad part about the Art Institute is its opening hours: they're just too short! (Unless you go on Thursdays!) There is just so much worth seeing. If you're like me and want to see every single thing, either prepare a full Thursday for...More

I've been to the Louvre, the Musee 'dOrsay, and the Vatican museums - all of which are the standard of world-class collections and masterpieces of the world. The Art Institute of Chicago rivals that level excellence. Its masterpieces and facilities will not disappoint

No trip to Chicago is complete without going to the art Institute and then walking over the bridge to Millinimum Park

Always worth a trip to Chicago. Large and extensive collection with many special exhibits. Hugh collection of Impressionist paintings including Manet, Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, Sisley, etc. Collection of Art from India. Pottery, statuary, and photography. Three restaurants including one with outdoor seating around a...More

I've been here multiple times, the best was during the Van Gogh exhibit, you can spend an entire day here maybe even longer... very easy to get lost ! Haha