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The statue of a lion at the entrance to Art Institute of Chicago, USA
The statue of a lion at the entrance to Art Institute of Chicago, USA

Art Institute of Chicago Tours and Tickets

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Sitting in the heart of Grant Park, the 300,000 works of art at the Institute of Chicago span from ancient times to modern day—the collection includes masterpieces such as Pablo Picasso’s The Old Guitarist, Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks, and Grant Wood’s American Gothic. Every year, 30 special exhibitions highlight the curatorial staff’s talents and various collections. Explore independently, or join a walking or Segway tour that passes by the building. Admission is included with many sightseeing passes and hop-on hop-off buses make this cultural hub easy to reach

  • 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60603-6404
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Chicago CityPASS

Chicago CityPASS

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Get the most out of your trip to Chicago as you enjoy discount access to five of the city’s top attractions with the CityPASS. This easy-to-use mobile ticket grants you free entry into top-tier sights including the Shedd Aquarium and Skydeck Chicago plus your choice of admission to 3 of the following attractions: Field Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck, Adler Planetarium, or Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour. Also enjoy a wealth of useful Chicago tips and savings at a variety of other venues and retailers. Attractions may be required to verify proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (14 days past final vaccine dose) before allowing entry. Please review attraction requirements before visiting Chicago.
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Instagram Photo Tour and Art Walk at The Art Institute in Chicago

Instagram Photo Tour and Art Walk at The Art Institute in Chicago

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-Ticket included -Only tour in Chicago that's an Art Walk and a Photoshoot at the same time This is a unique opportunity to visit one of the best museums of the world, have a personal photoshop inside, learn stories and history from artworks and artists. Great experience for solo, couples, family or friends travelers nd Art lovers. I'll take you to see 7 out of the 12 highlights and to some of the best photo-op spots inside this Chicago Landmark Museum. Your Profile/Cover Picture and your Instagram is going to look amazing after this. After we meet and get to know ourselves, you'll just give us your device or we use ours, and we will take your pictures and/or guide which angles are better to take that picture that you want. Your experience will last about 1 hour to 1.5 hours. We'll take you to Picasso, Miró, Dalí, Warhol, Van Gogh, Monet, Degas and we can guide you in the direction where to go later. You will love this experience! Our device is iPhone 14 Pro Phone.
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  • 1 hour 15 minutes
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Chicago Self-Guided Audio Tour

Chicago Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Learn more about the top 15 tourist attractions in Chicago. Its history, culture, myths, architecture, and other important facts are in this audio commentary. The top 10 advantages for those who prefer flexibility on their tour. 1. Safe - Not required to download, with just a click of secure access links it can be listened to online on any device. 2. Save - The lowest price in the city. 3. Stories - No imagination stories, only verified information. 4. Schedule - Listen at your own convenience of time, pace, and location. 5. Select - Preferred languages and attractions. 6. Self-control: No need to be behind someone's instructions in always. 7. Share - with co-travelers in just a click. 8. Soft - Selective crafted words that make you listen again. 9. Simple - Use our personally created itinerary which starts from the city's central station and then gradually moves one by one. 10. Smart - in all aspects.
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Chicago : Art Institute Skip the Line 2 Hours Guided Tour

Chicago : Art Institute Skip the Line 2 Hours Guided Tour

Your guide will be there to help you discover this museum in a fun way with interactions and anecdotes and will listen to your feelings about the artworks you will see. The Art Institute of Chicago is the second largest art museum in the United States and houses one of the most important art collections, so it can be very difficult to visit it alone. The museum is particularly renowned for its collections of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings, including works by Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Renoir and many others. At the end of your visit, you can stay in the museum to explore at your own leisure, the other departments of the collections: African, American, Native American, Antique, Architecture and Design, Weapons and Armor, Asian, Contemporary, European Decorative Arts, European Painting and Sculpture, Modern Art, Photography, Prints and Drawings, Textiles, and the miniature collection
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The Loop, River North and Chicago’s Theater District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

The Loop, River North and Chicago’s Theater District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Are you looking for a way to see Chicago without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Take in Chicago’s concrete giants and hear fascinating stories about quirky artworks, local tragedy, and the city’s journey to revitalisation • Hear from producer Phil Biedron, an actor and tour guide whose passion for storytelling lead him to create this VoiceMap tour • Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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What are people saying about Art Institute of Chicago

No PhotoSkip-the-Line Art Institute of Chicago Exclusive Guided Museum Tour
Michael_K, Nov 2023
Great gift
I bought this as a gift for my mom, and she thoroughly enjoyed herself. Her group was let it earlier than the museum normally opens and the guide didn't have to shout since it was a smaller group.
No PhotoSkip-the-Line Art Institute of Chicago Exclusive Guided Museum Tour
Christopher_A, Nov 2023
Great Art Institute Tour with Bernie
Bernie was a terrific, very knowledgeable tour guide! He gave interesting details and background on everything we visited. He also listened to us so he was able to highlight pieces and areas that we wanted to see. We actually went over our time and he still had the same energy and enthusiasm at the end as he did when we started. We highly recommend Bernie and this tour!
No PhotoSkip-the-Line Art Institute of Chicago Semi-Private Guided Tour (8ppl Max)
Allison_T, Sep 2023
Loved the Impressionists...
Loved the Impressionists and the Miniature Rooms collections. Also enjoyed the Andy Warhol gallery and seeing Jackson Pollack’s work.
No PhotoSkip-the-Line Art Institute of Chicago Semi-Private Guided Tour (8ppl Max)
Richard_H, Sep 2023
Outstanding museum tour
Excellent overview of Museum highlights. Guide took us to the impressionists and the iconic paintings in the museum. He gave us a lot of background and history which was very interesting.
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Q:Is it free to go to the Art Institute of Chicago?
A:No. Most adults have to pay to visit the Art Institute of Chicago, although kids under 14 and Chicagoans under 18 go free all year. Certain days are free for Illinois residents during winter, while active-duty military, Illinois educators, and students at some partner institutions enjoy free entry year-round.
Q:Is the Art Institute of Chicago worth visiting?
A:Yes, the Art Institute of Chicago is most definitely worth visiting. The second largest art museum in the US, it hosts works by Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, Jackson Pollock, and many other boldface names.
Q:How long does it take to go through the Art Institute of Chicago?
A:Most adults will want to spend at least 2–3 hours, but an hour is generally enough time for kids. The Art Institute of Chicago displays thousands of works from its collection of almost 300,000 pieces alongside multiple special exhibitions, so you could spend days here and still not see it all.
Q:Does a general admission ticket to the Art Institute of Chicago include access to special exhibitions?
A:Not always. A general admission ticket to the Art Institute of Chicago includes access to non-ticketed special exhibitions, but you need to buy an additional ticket for some special exhibitions. Members of the Art Institute of Chicago enjoy free admission to both the museum and ticketed special exhibitions.
Q:Does a general admission ticket to the Art Institute of Chicago allow re-entry?
A:Yes. A general admission ticket to the Art Institute of Chicago is valid for the full day that it’s issued, meaning you can go out for lunch, fresh air, or a stroll in Millennium Park, then come back and see more art. Just be sure to keep hold of your ticket.
Q:What items are not allowed in the Art Institute of Chicago?
A:Flowers, balloons, and food and drinks other than water bottles are not allowed anywhere in the museum. Weapons, toys, tripods, video cameras, selfie sticks, wrapped gifts, pens, art materials, shopping bags, large bags, backpacks, and tall umbrellas are not allowed in the galleries, while water bottles must always be carried in bags.

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