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  • Tue Closed
  • Wed 11–5
  • Thu 11–8
  • Fri–Sun 11–5
  • The first hour of every day, 10–11 a.m., is reserved for member-only viewing.

Welcome to the Art Institute of Chicago, home to a collection of art that spans centuries and the globe—and one of Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best” US attractions of 2024. We look forward to your visit and invite you to explore our many exhibitions, join one of our free daily tours, or make your own tour of must-see works.
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The Show of the Summer

Experience Gustave Caillebotte

Go beyond the iconic painting Paris Street; Rainy Day and discover the style and subjects that made Gustave Caillebotte the most distinct of all the Impressionists. Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World brings together more than 120 works focused on the people—friends, family, employees, fellow sportsmen—who shaped his world.

Just be sure to add a Caillebotte ticket ($10) to your order. Or if you’re a member, no ticket or reservation is needed; just show your member card and join the virtual line when you arrive.

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Exhibitions

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Your Personal Must-See Tour

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The Collection

    • Explore thousands of artworks in the museum’s collection—from our renowned icons to lesser-known works from every corner of the globe.

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    J25643 int Press (300ppi, 3000px, sRGB, JPEG) article Sea Change: Uncovering Whistler’s Violet and Silver

    A conservation treatment brings one of Whistler’s paintings much closer to the work the artist intended.
    A digital rendering shows a gallery space with gray walls and an ornate wooden chest at center with open red doors. The chest is flanked by numerous dining chairs, their backs set against the wall. Two tall plexiglass cases, at left and right, contain ceramics and glassware. article Five Picks from the New Galleries for European Design
    Pd 25608 Int article An Unexpected Connection: Mary Cassatt and Yamakawa Shūhō
    A painting in cool neutrals and warm beige of pedestrians on a large, industrial bridge, its criss-crossed metal beams spanning the canvas dramatically. At right, a man in a cap leans against the railing, absorbed in thought, peering down below with his face cupped in his hand. At left, a finely dressed couple—the man in a top hat, the woman carrying a parasol—walk across the bridge and toward the viewer. Beyond them are Paris streets and buildings, slightly hazy. article Gustave Caillebotte: A Man of Many Hats
    A painting shows a cat-headed figure and a large brown bear in a the branches of a pine tree. The hybrid figure gestures toward a flock of bird birds darting about the blue sky. article An Offering to Beauty: Raqib Shaw on Paradise Lost
    A detail of a stained glass window shows foliage: long, slender leaves in various shades of brilliant green.

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    From books and notecards to jewelry and home decor, we have something for every art lover.
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