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Art Institute of Chicago
Museum founded in 1879 and housed since 1893 in its Michigan Avenue building, guarded by Edward Kemeys's bronze lions. One of the great art collections in the United States: American Gothic by Grant Wood, Nighthawks by Edward Hopper, Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte and Caillebotte's Paris Street; Rainy Day, along with a large Impressionist collection and the Thorne Miniature Rooms.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Art Institute of Chicago: 3 missions
- Find Edward Hopper's NighthawksFind the painting of the late-night diner and spend a few minutes looking at the light of the scene and the figures seated at the counter.
- Contemplate Seurat's La Grande JatteStep up to the large pointillist canvas and see how the dots of colour form the scene of the park on the banks of the Seine.
- Pose with the bronze lions at the entranceBefore going in, find the two Edward Kemeys lions that flank the Michigan Avenue steps and have your photo taken next to one.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Art Institute of Chicago?
From €25 per person. Check the day's price on the official website before you go.
What are the opening hours of Art Institute of Chicago?
Mon 11:00–17:00 · Tue–Wed closed · Thu 11:00–20:00 · Fri–Sun 11:00–17:00.
How much time do you need for Art Institute of Chicago?
Allow about 3 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Art Institute of Chicago?
Find Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, Contemplate Seurat's La Grande Jatte and Pose with the bronze lions at the entrance.
What is there to see near Art Institute of Chicago?
Millennium Park (325 m), Grant Park (544 m) and Chicago Picasso (725 m).