Art Institute of Chicago

Pros: Lots of amazing works, something for every taste.
Cons: Confusing layout and lousy maps.

Despite living in close proximity to the Windy City, up until this past weekend I hadn’t made it to the famed Chicago Art Institute since high school. Mr_chelledun and I took advantage of the museum’s fabulous “Free February” ...

Pros: So many exhibits...
Cons: ...so little time

My knowledge of art museums is limited to three museums: the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston which is a great museum; the de Young Museum in San Francisco and finally the Chicago Art Institute. Now I've been to the MFA last year, I haven't been to the de ...

Pros: Many of the worlds masterpieces
Cons: None

Located south of the infamous “Magnificent Mile” on Michigan Avenue the Art Institute of Chicago is a place that all visitors to our great city must take in.

The Art Institute of Chicago is both a museum and a school of art. Located in...

Pros: Amazing collection, will impress even non-connoisseurs.  Central location, free Thursday and Friday evenings.
Cons: The collection and buildings are so big they can be overwhelming; give yourself some time.

In Chicago today I was on inside and up the stairs of the Art Institute of Chicago before I realized I had seen it before...in the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."  Having seen that movie more than a handful of times in my family's early days of ...

Pros: Extensive, especially good French Impressionist collection, some interesting groupings, Wooden benches to rest on, Free Tuesdays
Cons: So extensive it will take numerous visits (not sure that's a negative)

One of the items that Chicago is well known for is its fine assortment of museums. One of the grandest in the Windy City guards the west central entrance of Grant Park on Michigan Avenue. With its classic architecture and pair of stone lions at its...

Pros: Special Exhibits are worth the price, if the subject matter appeals to you.
Cons: Ordering tickets ahead of time, we waited in line to pick them up.

I have always liked Van Gogh's works and had the chance to see them in the museum devoted entirely to him in Amsterdam about 10 years ago with my daughter. So when I heard that the Art Institute in Chicago was going to have a special showing of his works...

Pros: Incredible collection, great atmosphere
Cons: Can be crowded when special exhibits running, parking expensive

As a resident of the great city of Chicaga (sic), I am fortunate enough to be able to visit this museum several times a year. I find a new treasure every time I go, partly because they are constantly updating the exhibits, and partly because it is...

Pros: A massive collection, with a generous helping of world-famous masterpieces.
Cons: Viewing rooms can be crowded. Too much art may make your head spin.

After viewing the collections at the Art Institute of Chicago, there is no question that this art museum is world class.

With a weighty collection of works by the French Impressionists, and an equally impressive array of Modern and...

Pros: Art, art, and more art! Great for families!
Cons: If you like art, history and beauty, then there are none!

I have been to the Art Institute of Chicago twice, and its one of the most beautiful art institutes that I've ever been to. Located on Michigan Avenue, the Institute contains thousands of priceless works of art, sculpture and artifacts from virtually...

Pros: Wonderful art for everyone
Cons: can be crowded

The Art Institute of Chicago is a magical place. There is more variety of art there that you wouldn't even thought possible, something for everyone. The art ranges from paintings to stained glass and from photography to architectural drafts. The...

Pros: There is so much to see
Cons: none

Living in Chicago out of all of the museums the Art Institute is my favorite. I like that I can just get off the train on a Tuesday (the free day) walk a block and see so many beautiful paintings such as my favorite Mary Cassatt’s “The Bath” or various...

Pros: A wonderful exhibit of very famous artists--these are the real thing!
Cons: You don't want to leave!

If you have any interest in art or just want a little culture, please go the Art Institute of Chicago and see the Cezanne to Picasso exhibit. But first, buy the catalogue (on Amazon for about $50) and read up on the history of the exhibit and Ambroise ...

Pros: Incredible collection of great art
Cons: Can be awfully crowded

There are more famous paintings at the Chicago Art Institute than almost anywhere else. For example,

Self-Portrait by Vincent Van Gogh
At the Moulin Rouge by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Inventions of the Monsters by Salvador Dali
...

Pros: Interesting place with many types of art
Cons: not enough hours to see it all in one day

How can the city of Chicago ever thank Mrs Potter Palmer for the vision she showed before the turn of the century when she bought so many of the French impressionists paintings.
Many European collectors were making fun of the American woman for her...

Pros: Central Chicago location and great art!
Cons: none

The Art Institute of Chicago is familiar because of the lions in front. At Christmas time, the lions are bedecked with Christmas wreaths, and the museum store sells cards with that depiction. Perhaps the most fun thing about the AIC is the way children...