Art Institute Of Chicago Admission Ticket

What an amazing experience visiting the Art Institute of Chicago! I’ve always enjoyed art, but there’s something completely different about seeing these incredible paintings in person. The museum has so much to explore, and walking through the galleries was genuinely one of my favorite parts of our Chicago trip. Whether you’re a serious art lover or simply enjoy discovering something beautiful, I’d absolutely recommend making time for this place. An unforgettable experience!

Amazing place which needs more than one stay. Every angle of art is covered. If staying longer consider a inexpensive year membership. Free introductions to new expositions etc are included - next to free entry.

Everyone is heading to the Art Institute to see the portraits of Michelle and Barack Obama and I can't argue with that as they're wonderful. And the Art Institute is, well, the Art Institute. There's so, so much to see! But the current exhibit that deserves a special trip right now is the one featuring an artist named Bisa Butler. Her quilts are like a second generation Faith Ringgold. I just sort of bumped into this exhibit and didn't know anything about her work but now I'm obsessed. Run, don't walk ... go see this work! And keep an eye out of the soundtrack she and her husband put together to go with each piece. Buying a ticket on line in advance is definitely the way to go.

The Art Institute of Chicago, one of the oldest and the second largest art museum in the United States and one of the world's great art museums, hosts 1.5 million visitors annually. But I have often wondered if the museum's popularity took a major spike after it received a publicity boost in the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off? Currently, it is receiving a boost with the Obama Portraits exhibition. Located at 111 South Michigan Avenue, in Grant Park, the Art Institute has a permanent collection of nearly 300,000 works of art augmented by more than 30 special exhibitions yearly. The museum's nearly 1 million square feet of space encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from cultures around the world, from early Japanese prints to art of the Byzantine Empire to contemporary American art. The museum is most famous for its collections of Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings, widely regarded as one of the finest outside France. It includes more than 30 paintings of Claude Monet. The permanent collection also includes works by the great masters, including Rembrandt, Renoir, Degas, Manet, Van Gogh, Picasso, Matisse, El Greco, Chagall, Warhol, Dali, Cezanne, Toulouse-Lautrec, O'Keeffe, Gauguin, Grant Wood, Winslow Homer, Jackson Pollock, George Seurat, Francis Bacon, Edward Hopper, Diego Rivera and James McNeill Whistler. Aside from the portraits of Barak and Michelle Obama, current exhibitions highlight the works of Bisa Butler, Joseph E. Yoakum, Jo Ractliffe, Mark Rothko/Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Tai Xiengzhou's ink paintings and the Tiffany Window or "Landscapes in Light." The Art Institute also is noted for its two bronze lion statues, created by sculptor Edward Kemeys in 1893, that flank the main entrance on North Michigan Avenue. But also take time to see the east entrance that is marked by the stone arch entrance to the old Chicago Stock Exchange that was designed by famed architect Louis Sullivan in 1894.

I have been here before but wanted to see the Monet and Chicago exhibit. Since we are members of an art museum in our city, I got into the main museum for free on a reciprocal arrangement. The fee for the Monet exhibit was discounted. They limit the number of people in the Monet exhibit so they took my phone number and texted me about 45 minutes later. I went to visit the Thorne miniature rooms in the lower level, again- always fascinating. I also visited the incredible medieval armor exhibit and the European art section. The Monet social exhibit was wonderful. I loved the written explanations giving the background of the Chicago Museum's relationship to Monet and Chicago people who collected his works early on. One section discussed that Monet was upset at this agent- he said he was selling too much of his art to Americans and not allowing enough to be sold to Frenchmen to keep in his country. The exhibit revealed some of the places where Monet went to do his art and how he had to go to England in about 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War for safety. I have been to Giverny just north of Paris to see his house and ponds, so it was a very meaningful exhibit to me. Well done.

This is a wonderful museum with a variety of beautiful and interesting pieces. There are so many collections, offering everyone a chance to experience art that resonates with them. World class art museum. The only thing I would begrudge it with is that the layout isn’t conducive to a long, comfortable stroll. Many of the rooms require backtracking through previous rooms. But don’t let that deter you.

Monet is one of my favorite artists, so I was excited to see this exhibit. The Institute has an impressive collection of his works. The interactive video of how he re-thought his works on progress was fascinating. The rest of the collections are wonderful. I could easily lose myself for a day or more. I also saw exhibits on the works of Toulouse-Lautrec and Bisa Butler. Both were excellent. Safety and health protocols were in effect, and for Monet, you joined a virtual line so could peruse the galleries in the meantime. This is a gem and I come back every visit.

The miniatures were amazing. Van Gogh in the same room with me. Degas, Picasso, Matisse! They've got it all!! Plenty of restrooms. Nice gift shop. Friendly guards & museum staff. This is a must see stop for anyone spending time in Chicago

The art collection here is absolutely first class and a wonderful way to spend several hours. We especially enjoyed the Monet Exhibit. The display of some exhibits of salvaged Frank Lloyd Wright pieces from demolished buildings in the area was well done with excellent descriptive plaques. There is so much to view in this lovely museum, it’s a must when visiting Chicago and very close to Millennium park. W

It was fun and very exciting I loved seeing the big buildings and the beautiful waters.. it was strange at first seeing all the different sights but for the most part I think everybody should go and enjoy themselves this place maid me and my friends feel like we need to see more of this world .so that being said people enjoy life to the fullest get out and see what this beautiful world has to offer...

The Art Institute is a world-class museum whose permanent collection is well worth a visit on its own. However, we traveled there from New Orleans specifically to see the Monet exhibition, since we can't get into France. We purchased our tickets online and were delayed getting up to Chicago because of an approaching storm in New Orleans. Not a problem, though, as the museum was happy to exchange tickets and actually gave us member passes to skip the line to Monet. The special Monet exhibit is nothing short of spectacular. The Institute owns more Monets than any museum in the U.S. and they augmented their collection with many more pieces from private collections. (Imagine having a Monet hanging on the wall in your home!) The exhibit is very well organized, with major Monet themes all arranged in separate galleries. All the stacks of wheat that they own are in one gallery, all the water lilies from Giverney are in another, and so on. In addition to the paintings, however, the exhibit includes a gallery of ephemera from Monet and another display of the caricatures he drew when he was a teenager. (Who knew?) The traffic control was well planned, and none of the rooms felt in any way crowded. It took us nearly two hours to get through the Monet exhibit, so we finished up with another hour of gazing at the Institute's permanent collection of other Impressionists, which is pretty extensive. Overall, this is worth a special trip to Chicago.

We wanted to see the Monet exhibit and paid for the skip the line ticket along with it and it was worth it. The wait when we went was an hour. When you’re there for a few days you want to get the most out of your time so it was worth it because the exhibit was pretty amazing. The museum itself is pretty impressive! It’s a must when visiting Chicago I would say.

Amazing collection of work and beautiful museum to get lost in. The museum was operating at 25% capacity due to the pandemic. It was a blessing and a curse. A curse because not as many people can enjoy the museum on any given day but a blessing because you have a lot of room to move around in.

The museum had an amazing collection. We spent 5 hours here and possibly could have stayed there longer. The only reason why we left was for food and our legs were tired of walking . Next time I visit Chicago, I will be coming back here.

We arrived the 2nd day they opened after being closed due to COVID. We were able to see the art easily and would wait a minute or two then had an unobstructed view. We could observe the art and take pictures without jostling elbows. We got turned around a couple times looking for signature pieces and the docents were kind to get us on the right path. All wore face masks inside. We were happy with everything we saw. A couple sections were closed, the paper weights and another one. We regret we did not come right at opening hour as we would have spent all our time there, we were a bit rushed in the evening to see all the artwork and still missed some. We did see the Thorne Miniatures on the lower level and I recommended it highly. We used the free app to hear recordings about some pieces. Not all the art has a number but those that do have 2-3 minute extra content. It adds to the experience of seeing the art and knowing more. I would come again and recommend it to others.

Van Gogh, Renoir, Seurat ... great impressionist collection and the godfather of all pointillism painting. Beautiful museum, great, well-known art - too many to name, so just go check it out!

It has amazing collection art; and you may want to allow yourself couple of hours here. I like the fact that there are guides who are very helpful to assist in case you get lost and need more info. Very well organized.

I specifically went here to see the Thorne Miniature Rooms. I arrived almost 2 hours til closing, so I knew I did not have much time to stop and stare. There were 68 rooms total located in the basement of the museum. What a treat! For miniature and dollhouse enthusiasts, this is an exhibit to see! The detail of each room from the furniture to the "exteriors" was amazing. Each room told a story with gardens, landscapes and even the Eiffel tower peeking through the various windows, doors and balconies. There was even a true to scale cathedral (the first room as you enter). I could have stayed longer, but the museum was closing. My only gripe would be the "not so friendly, clearly hates his job" security guard at the entrance who liked yelling if you got too close or took pics/videos. Besides that, I would be more than happy to pay the $25 entrance fee to see this exhibit again. It's a window to history. Lastly, I did visit the gift shop as it was open an additional 30 minutes after the museum. The ladies there were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The staff in the museum from the entrances to the check points to the gift shop were all super friendly (besides that one guard downstairs). Overall, I had a lovely experience and sure you will as well.

Even though I'm not a big fan of art, I have to say this place is quite amazing. It seems to go on forever. Even for the non-art fan like myself, there are things that did stand out. My favorite was the miniature rooms. Overall, I think you could easily spend 3-4 hours here.

This is a great place to nourish your soul and take in amazing works of art (and to laugh at some items that are classified as works of art, LOL).

One of the largest art museums in the world, and there is so much fascinating history behind the collection(s). Purchasing the tickets ahead of time (e-ticket) is a great time-saver!

Place was great. Lots of different exhibits for everyone, and even better with the audio tour. I don’t know much about art, but anyone can appreciate the collections at this museum. Wonderful time!! Highly recommend.

Great place to visit. There is so much to see one can ever get enough of it. It is a must stop for anyone visiting Chicago.

High School and College Students, both undergrad and grad, are given a phenomenal experience to get the "insider track" on jobs and Internships, mostly volunteer. On Saturday, February 15, 2020, top brass from the Institute and many employees contributed to a fun, fantastic, and informative day. I quote "Today is your opportunity to attend student-led gallery talks, enjoy and participate in a panel discussion with museum professionals, learn strategies for applying to positions at the Art Institute, and connect with museum staff and fellow students." End of quote. AI delivered what it promised. I was moved almost to tears as one very young man described the health challenges that he would have to overcome in order to have a career. Some of the participating University Partners were: Columbia College of Chicago, DePaul University, Lake Forest College, Malcolm X College, Northwestern University, and the University of Chicago. What an amazing and massive place. I also learned that the Art Institute was rated one of the world's best museums in 2017, 2018, and 2019. Last, but, not least I really like the print I purchased of George Seurat's, "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte--1884."

I have been visiting this museum for more than 55 years and continue to excited by every visit. Work is relocated from time to time creating exciting new adjacencies. The two rooms of 20th Century Arts and Crafts continues to be a favorite retreat from the busy impressionist galleries. Pause from time to time and simply sit on a bench contemplating a favorite.

Some nice surprises of famous works that I didn’t know were here. The guide section that highlights the “must sees” was very helpful

Amazing! I have to go back. I wish I had the time to spend 3 days admiring all the art in one of the most important museums in the US. A place you can go back everytime you are in Chicago and never get tired.

Always a great escape to ancient, contemporary, and imagined worlds. Here, everyone will find some art that speaks to them.

This is such a gigantic museum that a single day is hardly enough to see what you want to see - much less "everything" which would not be possible. Highlights of our visit were the Warhol traveling exhibit; the Thorne Miniature Rooms; Nighthawks by Edward Hopper; and so many more. Staff was professional and courteous

I am from London so I am used to excellent museums but I must say I was very impressed with the Field Musuem. Fantastic dinosaur exhibit.

Excellent experience, No waiting no lines very efficient way to visit the local museum and to have a great time

The Art Institute is one of my favorite places to stop. The collections are stunning, and the shop is fun too. Good little coffee shop and a cafe downstairs. The asian and Impressionist and modern collections are not to be missed. The American and the fiber arts collections are really excellent tho a tiny bit further from the central galleries. There are shops at two ends of the buildings. I have been pretty lucky finding street parking by going at slightly off hours. And tho both the parking and the museum are expensive, the quality is worth it anyway. If you buy a membership here or have an art membership with your home museum you will find you have made a great investment. Look also for the miniature rooms, frank lloyd wright furniture, and Marc Chagall American windows.

We went on a Saturday when we arrived and despite being packed we still enjoyed the Impressionist and Medieval collections greatly. The City Pass was a necessity to skip the very long line for tickets. I stayed in Chicago the entire week for week and planned another visit Wednesday night because there was still so much I wanted to see. Paying the additional admission was worth it. Got there just before 5pm and when I left at 7pm the line was out the door. Tips: The modern wing entrance seemed less busy. Plan your route, it is a huge place and hard to get to some areas so take a moment to have a plan. Coat check is nice but requires more waiting in line. So if possible try and travel light for your museum visit.

You must visit this Chicago staple. They have been able to combine classic artists' work with modern art from America and around the world. Could easily spend all day there. Competent and courteous staff to help you if and when needed. Good times.

Took our young adult sons to see the Institute for the first time, caught most all of the classics as well as the the Warhol special exhibit as well. Great experience!

Once again, we marvel about how our membership just makes any visit to the AI seamless. Going to the exhibit on New Years Eve was a good idea. There were no lines, and if you have the interactive app then you can just listen to the curators tell you about the best parts of the exhibition while using your own phone, which eliminates the need to rent anything. As always, the personal pride that we have in realizing that this fabulous museum is in our own city is sometimes a little overwhelming. How lucky we are😊

We went 2 days in a row. We spent 2 1/2-3 hours each day. IMO opinion the only way to visit a museum. If you spend 6 hours there you don't remember what you saw when you started your tour. This is a MUST when visiting Chicago.

Of course the Institute of Art is amazing. Go see Andy A to B and back while you can, it’s so detailed and even I who’ve met him was excited by all the information and selection. Bravo to the staff and administration that put it too

My girlfriend Terri brought me to the art museum! I did not want to leave! We spent the entire day. It was epic! There was so much to see! So much history in the art! It was a dream come true. I will be returning!

Skip the line! The online system works well. Don’t spend 30 minutes waiting for tickets. Walk right in and enjoy a compelling Warhol exhibit. It presents his range very well - advertising, portraiture, exploration of violence, eroticism, and his many skills in film, silk screen, painting. For those of us of a certain age, much was as pointed reminder of the times that he engaged - Jackie, Mao, Elvis, etc. The final major work on the Last Supper is worth contemplation. Is it summative of a life? While you are there don’t miss some of the iconic works - Picasso’s Old Guitarist is one for me.

The museum is a must. Don’t miss the miniatures downstairs. The “skip the line” cost, to me, is worth it because it eliminates any possible delay.

Defintely reccommend esp. on a busy day. The line was very long as there was a popular exhibit at the museum.

Every time I go to the Art Institute I feed my soul. I have a route I almost always take. The Impressionism galleries are remarkable; only the London Museum equals it in my experience. It’s well planned and the one museum I would choose this one if forced to only do one of the museums.

It’s a wonderful place. If you have time, just go there and see. The exhibition is great and the architecture itself is also amazing.

There is so much to see in the many rooms of this historic gallery. Art is well spaced and there is much variety. We were fortunate to be there for the Andy Warhol exhibit, which ends in January 2020. The Institute is easily walkable from downtown hotels.

Fast pass was super convenient. So much to see with a fairly broad sampling of styles. We didn’t utilize the audio tour and still enjoyed it very much Bear in mind that the cafes are small and crowded on the weekends and during peak times so plan accordingly.

I grew up in Chicago and studies art history so the Art Institute was my playground. The museum offers many art forms: paintings, statues, sculptures, photographs, and other media. Having seen a special Monet exhibit in Denver, Colorado made me want to revisit the Impressionism gallery in Chicago. Surprisingly, there is a limited Andy Warhol exhibition show there. Such a great opportunity to visit a world class museum, and the Art Institute is a gem!

Love to visit. Fascinating exhibits. Lunch in the cafe was wonderful. Just go. You won't regret it!!

Having been to art museums all over the world, Chicago certainly hold its own. Small enough to visit in a day, but gig enough to offer something for everyone.