Art Institute of Chicago, Art museum in Grant Park, Chicago, US
The Art Institute of Chicago extends across 1 million square feet of exhibition space, displaying paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from different periods.
Founded in 1879 and officially opened in 1893, the museum started as both an art school and exhibition venue in response to Chicago's cultural growth.
The museum maintains a collection of 300,000 artworks spanning 5,000 years of human expression, from ancient artifacts to contemporary installations.
Located at 111 South Michigan Avenue, the museum opens Monday and Thursday through Sunday, with extended hours on Thursdays until 8:00 PM.
Two bronze lion statues by Edward Kemeys guard the western entrance on Michigan Avenue since their installation in 1894.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1879
Architects: Renzo Piano
Official opening: 1893
Address: 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603 60603
Opening Hours: Monday 11:00-17:00; Tuesday-Wednesday off; Thursday 11:00-20:00; Friday-Sunday 11:00-17:00
Phone: +1(312)4433600
Website: https://artic.edu
GPS coordinates: 41.87944,-87.62389
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:21
Chicago offers skyscrapers, museums and parks. The city combines modern architecture with historic buildings. Visitors find public art, cultural centers and nature experiences.
Buildings designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano feature glass, steel and natural light as structural elements. His portfolio includes museums, concert halls, airports, and skyscrapers worldwide. The buildings integrate technical innovation with minimalist design language. The structures incorporate sustainable materials within urban settings, from London's 309-meter Shard to Paris's Centre Pompidou with its exposed technical elements.
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