Art Institute of Chicago building, Art museum in Grant Park, Chicago, United States.
The Beaux-Arts limestone building features Corinthian columns, arcaded entries, and a two-story central portico flanked by symmetrical wings.
The structure opened in 1893 during the World's Columbian Exposition, serving first as a conference venue before becoming the Art Institute's permanent home.
The museum building houses 300,000 artworks spanning European, American, Asian, African, and pre-Columbian collections across multiple exhibition spaces.
Located between Jackson and Monroe streets along Michigan Avenue, the museum maintains extended hours on Thursdays until 8:00 PM.
Two bronze lion statues by Edward Kemeys guard the entrance steps, wearing Chicago sports team jerseys during championship games.
Location: Chicago
Architects: Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge, Renzo Piano
Official opening: 1893
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
GPS coordinates: 41.87960,-87.62370
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:27
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