55° · Overcast nowBest time: 2 pmMuseum
The Art Institute of Chicago
Explore Masterpieces
- 4.837k reviews
- $$$
- Closed now
A grand, historic museum with a calm, contemplative atmosphere showcasing masterpieces from around the world. Specialties include Impressionist and modern art, extensive European and American collections, and rotating special exhibitions—visit to experience iconic works, rich galleries, and thoughtfully curated displays. Expect sizable galleries, helpful signage, and crowds at peak times, with quiet corners for reflection and photography opportunities throughout.
Right now · 9:00 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 11 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
55°
Overcast
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 7%
- Wind
- 6mph
- 10am
57° - 11am59°
- 12pm59°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- Closed
- wednesday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 11 AM–8 PM
- friday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 11 AM–5 PM
Where and how
- 1 The Art Institute of Chicago
- 2 The Secret Treasure · 3 min
- 3 Lurie Garden · 3 min
- 4 Crown Fountain · 4 min
- 5 Great Lawn · 5 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Price $$$
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 37k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Weekend outings
- Art installations
- Historic landmarks
The feel
- Historic
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Seniors friendly
- Solo friendly
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
The Secret TreasureLandmark · 3 min walk
Good nowLurie GardenGarden · 3 min walk
Good nowCrown FountainSight · 4 min walk
Great LawnPark · 5 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 11 am. Light layer from 11 am.
JacketUntil 11 am
Light layerFrom 11 am
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.