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 2025. We look forward to your …

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Aug 30, 2025 · Now on view—explore the Art Institute's current and upcoming exhibits to plan your visit.

Discover art by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol & more in the Art Institute's collection spanning 5,000 years of creativity.

Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s major museums, housing an extraordinary collection of objects from across places, cultures, and time. We are also a place of …

The Art Institute of Chicago offers free, unrestricted use of over 50,000 images of works in the collection under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) designation and the Terms and Conditions of this website.

We look forward to welcoming you to the galleries! If you have questions during the ticket purchase process, email [email protected].

Short on time? Never fear, you can still see some of the most iconic and beloved works in the Art Institute’s collection on this quick spin through the galleries. Ready, set—art!

The Art Institute welcomes bequests and promised gifts of works of art. We ask that you notify the museum of your intentions beforehand so that the appropriate curatorial department can review and …

The Art Institute of Chicago extends free admission to members of our community through several avenues.