The Art Institute of Chicago

WHERE: On the famous Magnificent Mile – 111 S. Michigan

WHEN: Open at 10:30 a.m., allow an hour and a half or more depending on how long you linger!

WHAT: Glorious, fascinating art in many different mediums. You haven’t seen an artistic collection until you’ve viewed Arthur Rubloff’s one thousand glass paperweights. And you won’t get any fuller picture of the art behind architectural design than in the Thorne Room collection of miniature rooms from Europe and America throughout the history of design. The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the most fascinating museums in the city. Featured galleries include paintings, of course, and much more, including sculpture, wood carvings, Japanese screens, photography, and classic artistic pieces from around the world. Both a museum and a school, the Art Institute of Chicago celebrates art. It educates, inspiring every student to awaken their creativity, and it showcases the beautiful work of those who have.