Art Institute of Chicago

One of the premier museums in the U.S. — and with the opening of the sensational new Modern Wing, it's one of the largest, too. Set aside a whole day and arrive early! Iconic pieces on display include "American Gothic" by Grant Wood (the stoic farm couple), "Nighthawks" by Edward Hopper (the late-night diner), Georges Seurat's pointillist masterpiece "Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte". The Art Institute also boasts the world's best collection of Impressionist painting outside of France. But there's a lot more to discover, including a great selection of early 20th-century painting, architecture, and photography, as well as archaeological finds covering 5,000 years of art and cultural history.

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Address

111 S Michigan Ave

Getting there

Adams/Wabash CTA

Hours

10:30AM-5PM, Thu to 8PM; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day

Price

$32 adult, $26 children over 13 and seniors, free children 13 and under; free to Illinois residents Th after 5PM

Phone

(312) 443-3671

Website

artic.edu (opens in a new tab)