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Art Institute of Chicago

(49 Ratings)
Chicago's premiere art museum

The Art Institute of Chicago boasts a collection of more than 300,000 works, including queer artists such as Andy Warhol, David Hockney, Beauford Delaney, and John Singer Sargent. Its permanent home was built in 1893, with a modern wing, designed by Renzo Piano, completed in 2009.
 



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Reviews

EricMORAR
EricMORAR
Over a year ago

A dream came true !

One of the most stunning and beautiful museum in the world I have seen !! To see and to be seen again and again !! Wonderful Chicago ! I really enjoyed that City !


MichaelG
MichaelG
Over a year ago

Must See in Chicago

The Art Institute is a definite stop in Chicago. The museum has a respectable collection, and the new Modern Wing is beautiful.


YourPalPete
YourPalPete
Over a year ago

What a Wonderful Museum!

When I was a kid, my aunt used to take me to the Art Institute to expose me to some culture. It was above my head then, but now that I am an adult I am very grateful for that early influence. This is a beautiful museum with an impressive array of spectacular artwork. The Art Institute is really a world-class museum!


Gaytravelers
Gaytravelers first review First to Review
Over a year ago

Great Art Gallery

When visiting the Windy City be sure and stop by the Art Institute to see the latest exhibits. Always interesting.


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