Panorama
Practical Information
Updated: Jan 9, 2026Visit Duration
Minimum5 days
Recommended10 days
Entrance Fee
Adult
35 USD
Student
29 USD
Adults $35, seniors/students $29, children under 14 free. Illinois residents free Thu 5-8 PM
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings for quiet viewing. Thursday evenings until 8pm. Avoid weekends and school holidays.
Price Range
ModerateHow to Get There
CTA metro to Adams/Wabash or Monroe. Across from Millennium Park. Entry from Michigan Ave (main) or Modern Wing from park side.
What to Expect
Impressionists (Monet, Renoir, Degas). Post-Impressionists (Van Gogh, Cézanne). Contemporary art in Modern Wing. Medieval armor. Thorne Miniature Rooms.
Best Photo Spot
Lions at main entrance on Michigan Ave. Modern Wing with Millennium Park view. Impressionist galleries.
Working Hours
Updated: Jan 9, 2026Monday11:00 — 17:00
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11:00 — 17:00
Thursday11:00 — 20:00
Friday11:00 — 17:00
Saturday11:00 — 17:00
Sunday11:00 — 17:00
Note
Closed Tuesdays
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American Gothic, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte (Seurat), Nighthawks (Hopper), Impressionist galleries, Thorne Miniature Rooms.
For quick highlights tour — yes. For proper visit need 3-4 hours. Museum is huge!
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Art Institute of Chicago
Download free museum app with audio tour and map — very helpful for navigation.
After museum, cross to Millennium Park via Nichols Bridgeway from Modern Wing.
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