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Museum of Contemporary Photography
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Museum of Contemporary Photography

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  • 4.4515 reviews
  • Free
  • Closed now

The Museum of Contemporary Photography offers a quiet, gallery-focused atmosphere showcasing bold, experimental photography and multimedia work. Visit to see rotating curated exhibitions, spot emerging artists, and expect thoughtful, image-driven installations with informative labels and occasional talks or events.

Right now · 9:30 am

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens tomorrow 10 am.

In its favour

  • Best in the morning
  • Indoors

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Plan your visit

Hours

Closed now
monday
10 AM–5 PM
tuesday
10 AM–5 PM
wednesday
10 AM–5 PM
thursday
10 AM–8 PM
friday
10 AM–5 PM
saturday
10 AM–5 PM
sundayToday
Closed

Where and how

  1. 1 Museum of Contemporary Photography
  2. 2 Fine Arts Building · 4 min
  3. 3 Night Music · 4 min
  4. 4 Loop Mural · 6 min
  5. 5 Grant Park · 7 min
600 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsCall+13126635554Websitemocp.org

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.4from 515 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Weekend outings
  • Art installations
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Trendy
  • Tourists
  • University students
  • Solo friendly

Around here

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

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  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.