This series of videos was created to help make the most of your visit to the Art Institute of Chicago. Whether you are a parent, teacher, student, or lifelong learner, these brief videos will help you plan your museum experience. English and Spanish captioning is provided.

Incluyendo los subtítulos en español e inglés, esta serie de videos fue creada para ayudar a su visita al Art Institute of Chicago. Si usted es un padre, maestro, estudiante o alumno de toda la vida, cada uno de estos breves videos le guiará en la planificación de su experiencia del museo.

This introduction to the Art Institute previews its world-renowned collection, inspiring gallery spaces, and dynamic educational programs. See the Modern Wing, designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, as well as the historic Michigan Avenue building.

Learn how to navigate the galleries and where to find everything from information on works of art to wheelchair accessibility. Learn about museum restaurants, art-making activities for families, and much more.

Free to all, the Ryan Education Center has a wide spectrum of activities for learners of all ages. See the Family Room, the Educator Resource Center, and the many multi-media classrooms and studio spaces where art activities and events are offered throughout the year.

At the Art Institute, families can explore, discover, and enjoy art together. View the numerous family-friendly activities, tours, and exhibitions that engage family members of all ages during visits to the museum.

Learn these tips and techniques that help young visitors make the most of their museum visit and enriches their encounters with art, both in the museum and at home!

This video, featuring a cast of animated figures, is designed to aid students in framing the experiences they may have with works of art encountered during their visit to the Art Institute. It also introduces museum rules and behavioral expectations as it sets the stage for a meaningful and enjoyable learning experience.

In this video, docents and gallery educators demonstrate interactive teaching and strategic questioning techniques in order to engage their student groups in careful observation, discussion, and critical thinking. Teachers may watch with their students or may prefer to use this video for guidance in tours they lead themselves.

Teachers of all subjects can enrich their students' learning by using resources provided by the Department of Museum Education at the Art Institute in the form of online interactive programs, lesson plans, posters, and more, available through the Educator Resource Center. This video highlights effective uses of teacher resources in the classroom, plus examples of workshops for teachers conducted in museum galleries and the Ryan Education Center, offered throughout the year. Learn how you can bring the museum into your classroom with this informative video.

The dynamic presence of Art Institute museum educators in the diverse communities of Chicago's neighborhoods and within a range of city environments, including libraries, public parks, and community centers, is featured in this video, highlighting multiple activities, such as storytelling and art making. Group visits to the museum are also featured, with information on how the Art Institute can serve your community.

This video focuses on the environment-friendly aspects of Renzo Piano's addition to the Art Institute. Learn how the building maintains a balance between sustainable design, aesthetics, and strictly controlled temperature, humidity and light levels for the purpose of preserving the art displayed in the galleries.