July 10–September 21, 2008
Regenstein hall

This exhibition is free with museum admission.
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Art Institute members always receive free admission to the museum.
Member Preview Day: July 9

Museum Hours

Monday 10:30–5:00
Tuesday 10:30–5:00
Wednesday 10:30–5:00
Thursday 10:30–8:00 (Free 5:00–8:00)
Friday 10:30–5:00
Saturday 10:00–5:00
Sunday 10:00–5:00

Location

The museum is located at 111 South Michigan Avenue, at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Adams Street, on the eastern edge of Chicago's famous downtown Loop. See our Visit page to find driving directions, a map of the area, and parking information.

Hotel Packages

Art lovers visiting Chicago will be pleased to know that 9 Chicago hotels are now offering special packages which include general admission passes to the Art Institute of Chicago.

Audio Guide

An audio guide is available for this exhibition, featuring an overview through selected works of art. It also includes the comprehensive Gallery Overviews audio guide that lets you explore the museum at your own pace.

The audio guide is available for $6 ($5 for members) and is free to visitors with visual and hearing impairments.

Dining in the Museum

Enjoy a served lunch featuring seasonal flavors in the Garden Restaurant, open 11:30–3:00 daily, closed holidays. The Café is open every day until one hour before museum closing, offering a variety of food, including soups, deli sandwiches, carved meats, pizza, salad, and desserts, in a casual environment.

The Museum Shop

The Museum Shop offers a selection of products related to the exhibition. The shop is located in the Michigan Avenue lobby, and a special shop annex is located near the exhibition.

Related Art

Objects of African Art from the Art Institute’s permanent collection are on view in Gallery 50 during construction of the Modern Wing.

_{Waist Pendant of a Leopard's Head, 17th/18th century. Nigeria, Benin Kingdom; Edo. The National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria, 47.21.4.}