I was impressed at the level of cleanliness here during the pandemic. I disliked the virtual lines for the Monet exhibit. I go to museums and exhibits to get away from the usage of my cellular device. I appreciate the old school procedures without the dependency of technology. Otherwise this wouldve been a 5 star visit.

It’s been too long since I visited the museum and I’m so pleased that I went back. All things COVID considered, I felt comfortable with the number of people they allowed inside and the distance between parties. I really loved the interactive aspect. They’ve included audio with some of their art pieces. You can download their app and learn insightful details behind certain art pieces. I can’t wait to go back!

My partner and I went from Houston, Texas to this museum 2 weeks ago and the experience was incredible. It’s such a beautiful and well maintained place. It took us approximately 5 hours to walk all around this huge building, walking at fast paced, so I would recommend you to go in the morning, start from the bottom floor and work your way up the 4 levels. Don’t forget to use the map to guide yourself through. You’ll find a lot of workers that are willing to help you on anything you need, as you walk around. Here are some pictures of a couple things that stood out to me the most. I hope you all enjoy your visit!

The Art Institute is a clear gem in the awesome world of Chicago museums. There are obviously some world class museums here, but if you want to see something that you may only ever see in places like Paris... then spend a day here. The staff were phenomenal, helpful, and very knowledgeable.Once they found out I was here from out of state with my daughter who is a college art student, and that we only had a few hours before our flight home... they were extremely accommodating as well.We were giddy just having the opportunity to enjoy a place that respects art from all throughout history and generations.5 stars for an awesome museum in the 4 star city of Chicago!

Amazing!!!! Be prepared to spend hours walking through a masterful show of history represented by art. The social distancing rules made it feel safe in these times. I was there for 2 hours and I did not even get close to seeing everything. My favorite was the modern art gallery on the third floor.

Excellent overall. Well managed social distancing. Good collection of interesting stuff. Staff were welcoming and helpful.

Dont miss the Monet and Chicago exhibit currently on display! Timed entry and spacious galleries made viewing very comfortable. Interesting background as to how so many fabulous works of art came into the AICs permanent collection, and Chicagos connection to this amazing artist. Beautiful layout and progression through the artists body of work over his lifetime, with video experiences and visual narratives enhancing enjoyment of this installment. Especially enjoyed the series groups of paintings (haystacks, Westminster Bridge, lily pond).

Beautiful museum, with vast set of collections and artworks from renowned artists around the world. Would 100% recommend visiting the temporary Monet exhibit.

Ive been coming here for years and am always so surprised to see whats in store every visit! The museum has some of the most rare and sought after pieces of art in the world. The exhibits are incredibly curated and so rich in detail that make this place such a treasure to Chicago.

This was an experience I will never forget.. The artists were from so many parts of the world. I cant say enough about this place. But there is not place to eat or drink. The only thing you do is bring a water bottle and it has to be in a zip lock bag. This is a very important detail for people who get thirsty when they do alot of walking.

Absolutely a world class museum with some of the most recognisable works of art in modern history. Dont miss the miniatures gallery and the Monet exhibit. Download the Art Institute of Chicago app for free audio guides. The Essentials tour is perfect for first time visitors.

Lovely museum visit. We bought tickets in advance and enjoyed a few hours strolling the museum. Definitely didnt get around to it all, so much to see. Would love to come back. We missed the Monet collection as it was sold out days in advance. Masks on through exhibits, and all the covid precautions. Happy it was open.

The Art Institute of Chicago is for sure one of the best museums in the world. The building is modern and travelling around different historical areas and collections is super smooth. On top the incredible art you can see in this museum, its location in the heart of Chicago and in the park area is perfect. Recommend to use the app audio guides to follow the descriptions for free.

This has to be one of the best art museums in the country. I was in there for three or four hours and I still didn’t have time to see it all. I would certainly recommend this museum to anyone visiting Chicago. I took the train into downtown last weekend but noticed traffic was light so I think maybe during the pandemic driving is more manageable than usual

Always a wonderful place to visit. During covid, the attendance was down and there was plenty of room to stay away from people and still enjoy the galleries. Everyone was masked. There were hand sanitization stations everywhere. I felt safe inside the art institute

I love going to the Art Institute! So much to see! I would suggest starting in the morning so you have enough time to see as much as you can. Wear good walking shoes because you will get lots of steps in. Everytime I go I always see something new that I love.

I love the art institute! The new artist from Mozambique is a great collection. I really like the colors and the illustrations. I would recommend for people to check it out when they visit. Def love the impressionist. My favorite paintings include the George’s Seurat ‘a Sunday afternoon’ and the Van Gogh’s yellow room is also classic. The modern wing is also worth checking out. And if you have an extra hour go check out the Chagall windows downstairs with the miniature rooms which are just splendid.

10/10 best exhibits hands down. Also the best museum I have ever been to. A great clean museum, and super friendly staff. If you have any questions about your tickets or anything Tonya a ticket agent for city pass tickets was very helpful to us and very warm and welcoming.

Excellent display! This is a very Nice Museum and its presentation of Monet was wonderful. I put my phone camera on silent and took lots of photos. If they own the piece they dont mind. During the Warhol exhibit they had borrowed some pieces and would not permit those to be photoed.

Not to be missed. Some guides are super helpful and really excited to tell you about areas you might miss like the miniatures on the lower floor.

I attended the museum with my girlfriend and we had a blast. Without even realizing it, we had been inside for over a couple hours. Lots of pieces to admire. They have information stands with employees there to assist you if you have any questions and aside from one employee who didnt seem like she didnt want to be there, it was a good experience.

Monet and Chicago! What a beautiful exhibit. The Impressionist collection at the Art Institute is nothing less than fabulous on any day and the additional Monets made it superlative. I went on a gray wet, rainy day and entered heaven. The lighting was beautiful, the galleries were spacious and in this time of covid everybody social distanced and we were taken into the beautiful French countryside. Chicago had great benefactors and philanthropists that donated these early impressionist works that started the world famous collection of the Chicago Art Institute.

Exquisite! Prefect for one of Chicago’s rain/snow days.The Art institute houses numerous amounts of famous artwork. I had no idea the collection was that expansive. Would recommend to anyone coming to visit the city

Extraordinary museum. So many pieces to get lost in.. Loved the Claude Monet exhibit.

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. This is a must-visit place if you are new to the city or if you have friends and/or families visiting from other states or countries. The external architecture is amazing and the building is not only a pride of Chicago but also one of the most recognizable landmarks of the city. The location is also close to numerous tourist attractions and embassies and consulates, not to mention the wide variety of restaurants, hotels, and shopping centers. The modern wing has also a beautiful design. I always bring my visiting families and friends to this place and they always enjoy it. However, I dont know the current setup with the ongoing pandemic, but I believe that the admin is doing its best in following and implementing the protocols and health guidelines for the safety of the staff and the tourists.

We really enjoyed the art museum. We also was able to take part in the Claude Monet exhibit.

This is such a cool place to visit! The miniature rooms in the lower level are the best part in my opinion! This is a great museum and holds famous paintings. Would recommend to everyone except parents who dont want their kids to be exposed to nudity!

Honestly a very gorgeous museum, my favorite part being the European art Ann’s the armor section. Some of the America art was very bland and boring. It’s not the Louvre or the Vatican Museum, but it’s really nice for being in Chicago! A great way to spend your afternoon. I don’t know if it was due to COVID, but I wasn’t able to access many sections of the museum.

Hands down one of the best museums in the world, whether youre going for a particular show or going to see what they have in the permanent collection.Not overly expensive and good to support anyways. Theres a coffee shop that has beer and snacks too.Definitely plan on a whole entire day here, theres too much to see in just a few hours. Some of the contemporary collections are especially fascinating.

With museums back open, I recommend that you consider going to the Art Institute. It’s incredibly safe and sterile, and there were very few people at the museum, which made the art viewing experience unprecedented. In many cases, we were the only people in individual galleries. All of the work on display is fantastic, and I highly recommend that you take 15 or 20 minutes to go see the miniature exhibition from the 1930s, which has wonderful scale models of early American and European interior design and architecture. The collection of contemporary art is world class.

I have already been to this wonderful art museum several times. But only this time I managed to visit the section of miniature rooms. I am delighted! Its stunningly beautiful, detailed, breathtaking and unbeatable! Therefore, do not forget to visit there, you will be impressed!

The must-do in Chicago.Close to the peers, this museum exposes works from all over the world. Amongst all the canvass, impossible to miss the nighthawks: it appears to the visitors eyes at the end of a large room in all its majesty.Particularly interesting the collection of american impressionists, showing how deep and wide has been the absorbtion of the european open air styil from american artists. the customization of the open-air painting according to the american taste produced remarcable artworks.

Phenomenal. A must-visit. No matter what you enjoy in the arts, you will find an abundance of it here. I went two days in a row, 2nd day was there for 8 hours and still felt like I could have spent more time there. Photos allowed.

The Art Institute has some great artist and display right now. From El Greco, to Van Gogh, to Andy Warhol. And it’s free currently for Illinois residents! Don’t forget the basement to see all the miniature rooms. It’s a hidden gem that I just discovered.

Got to spend a quick hour here before catching the train. Was very nice. Would like to spend more time upon my next visit.

Walk really quickly through each of the galleries in the museum and see how long it takes staff or security to ask if you need help, its a fun game. Just dont run, touch anything or cause a scene. Be safe, enjoy art.

Wonderful museum with a mix of classic, contemporary, American, European, and Asian art. The museum is busy, yet spacious and well curated. It was wonderful being able to see iconic pieces of art like American Gothic and Nighthawk without massive crowds elbowing to see and take selfies. The cafe inside is nice too. Make sure to stop here if youre visiting Chicago!

Loved the collection, layout is beautiful however not for people who arent crazy about the arts. Its very big so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

For sure it is a Must-to-do in Chicago for art lovers.I spent more than 5 hours in the museum: completely worth the ticket.It is really impressive and outstanding!

The place itself is amazing. If you are more interested in arts then you can spend whole day at this museum appreciating lot of arts and artists. I have taken the essentials tour in the free app provided by the museum. In my opinion, miniature rooms, paintings and modern wing are must. The paper weights room is worth a visit as well

Quite amazing collection of art on display. I wish i had more time as I was only able to cover 40-50% of the exhibits.Got to see work of Pablo Picasso and Monet which was pretty cool.The place had all the precautions for Covid 19 and it was really well maintained.

It takes many trips to see everything there havent made it past the first floor lol

Art walk never lets me down for a good time!I always appreciate seeing different types of art come together and creativity being celebrated.I have found some times are better than others, but overall art walk makes for a unquie, fun experience.

It was AMAZING to see all the original artwork that this place has! I spent over 3 hours walking around and that was a quick run through to be honest!! You could spend a full day in here and still miss things! What an outstanding experience this was to have!

Our first time here. A fantastic collection of art. My only complaint is there were too many people in the monet exhibit which was a ticketed event. The exhibit was wonderful. Highly recommend.

There are so many wonderful pieces of art, I dont even know where to begin. I spent all day here and I got so overwhelmed with the amount of art here! Its a good thing, though. I urge everyone to visit and take your time. Learn as much as you can. Its a fascinating experience that you will remember forever. Its also great with kids, as well.

Wow. Great museum.But no visitors coat check during COVID?? That not good. :(

Came here 4 years ago during a van Gogh exhibit! This is my favorite museum (so far) and Im from N.Y.C. where we have the Met. I love this museum!

This place was WAY too big for us. We saw many exhibits (including one on paperweights for some reason) and just got tired of walking so we left before we could see many of the paintings upstairs. They should have more places to sit but its an exceptional place and was glad to be able to check it off the bucket list.

My husband and I had a wonderful day at the art institute! We had the most lovely and informative visit with a Docent named Alicia, she shared with use her favorite places to visit while there and even told me where to get the best Chicago popcorn! The museum Is laid out so well, our breath was taken away many times!

Great place for a date. The Monet exhibition was truly amazing. Discount for students

One good restaurant on the third floor, must try the chickpea cream spaghetti with pancetta (if you can eat pork). Lots of good art, can spend half a day there. Love the traders room. Must go.

An awesome art museum replete with iconic paintings and sculptures.

World class museum. There is something for everyone. Plan what you want to see because you cant visit all the rooms in one day. The museum app is useful.

Lovely place to visit. Well thought out layout. Lots of very well known pieces.

Im a little disappointed with my experience, and still trying to get warm. I renewed my membership and I purchased 2 tickets to the Andy Warhol exhibition. My friend from LA was visiting. We arrived at 5:45 for an evening viewing of the exhibition. Out of know where a bitter cold arrived with snow flurries. To say the least it was freezing, yet they would not let us in the foyer area to stay warm. There were approximately 30 people waiting in the frigid temps, as the staff ignored us until precisely 6pm. Its seems a little harsh to witness so many people freezing, when we all paid extra, and we had reservations to attend this event. These staffers already knew how many people were expected to attend. Otherwise the museum is beautiful, and the exhibit was well designed.

Theres something for everyone here. And you definitely cant see it all in one day. I look forward to going back.

Great museum! I have went here all my life and it is always fun to come back.

World-class museum. Only spent a couple of hours there on a scavenger hunt with a 10 year-old. Would like to return to spend more time. Great diversity and depth.

We went to see the new Andy Warhol exhibit. It was worth it. Many, many items from artist all over the price in the exhibit.Besides the extra exhibit, this museum is huge and I feel like we only seen a very small part of it! I would have needed so much more time to see it all. The tiny rooms downstairs is a must see, every little tiny detail was neat. There were alot of kids down in that area tho. Other areas of the museum were much quieter, which I enjoyed much more.We will definitely have to come back, many more times, to see everything else.

My fav place in Chicago! Monet special exhibit was okay, love the Georgia O’Keeffe pieces!

Greatest impressionist collection in North America. Van Gogh collection is the best outside of Amsterdam. An entire weekend is needed to take in this vast museum. The medieval armor collection was a pleasant surprise.

I recently spent an afternoon here. The sheer amount of art is incredible, and they have quite a few famous pieces. The only negative is that the museum is difficult to navigate and even the map is confusing. A wonderful employee showed us how to read the map to figure out where things were.

Love this art museum. I was surprisingly found this painting that comes from my hometown!

Ive worked and lived in the south loop for 10 years and I absolutely love my little circle of bustling streets, roaring El trains, delicious food, and outstanding public parks. During this pandemic I have especially missed spending afternoons here - there is always something new and beautiful to discover. While I am glad the iconic lions of the art institute did not suffer permanent damage from recent events, I am patiently hoping for an early return to normalcy. Please consider donating to this wonderful place; support the artists, curators, and staff who bring such light to Chicago!

I was never a fan of museum until I set foot in this world class and really like a jaw dropped Art Institute of Chicago. As I walk around this huge compilation of world’s best art pieces of different kind, I smile that I said yes!Entrance fee is beyond worth in experiencing this place. It seems like I was in different countries savouring while being amazed with their history, culture, arts and people behind all of this pieces. Every little details is at its finest! I think this is the best museum I ever visited. I never get tired of walking because I enjoyed every sections they offer! A top notch and a must visit in Chicago! I really appreciate all of what this humble place offers. The best! And high five for making me say “wow” all the time while inside. I will really go back here!Also, please take note! Allot one day to experience and be mesmerized by this place. ️

Amazing experience.All of it is delightful, and the information is very helpful. The medieval section is a definitive highlight

They kept everyone spaced out and had clearly marked the way to walk safely. Also lots of hand sanitizer. The Monet exhibit was outstanding. So happy to have a membership.

ALWAYS a great time. Very organized and safe during the pandemic. they have made sure everyone wears mask and the personal space is observed.

Outstanding, a very good museum and well worth the admission fee. Make sure you visit the miniature display in the lower level, its easy to miss. Also, the front entrance was quite busy, there was a long line to access; however, the side entrance was empty.

We love visiting art museums. This one is specially beautiful. Loved it!

When I visited it was some years ago when they exhibited Magritte paintings. I was a bit surprised to find the Henry VIII artifacts, including his full body armor when young, along with the horse armor (he is known to have two other armor sets, one of which has only part of the helmet piece remaining) along with other amazing armor and weapons. The paintings were something of a surprise which I imply in a good way, as they seemed strangely modern despite being created over a century ago, and I uploaded some of them here. This is certainly a world class museum though I do feel as though they didnt utilize the space as well as they could, and I have enjoyed the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia which specializes in Roman artifacts more historical content, including Faberge and some of the best silver crafting (though the biggest silver object is probably one in the Dallas Art Museum.) I would return just to see some of the art pieces again (which certainly stand out.) My photography turned out a bit darker than I would have liked (I have since gotten a full-frame digital camera.)

I’m not the most knowledgeable about art history. I was still amazed at all of the famous works by famous artists they had. This place was amazing.

Very enjoyable to visit. Membership is worth purchasing if you are planning on going more than once a year. The cafe food is very good and the membership lounge is great for grabbing a free coffee or tea for members.

Truly one of the finest institutions in the world. The collection of Impressionist works is worth the trip alone!

An all around beautiful modern art museum. This museum is home to many of the world’s greatest classic pieces. A must see when visiting Chicago.

One of the best Art Museums Ive been to. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Price of admission is fair for what you can see. The Impressionist wing is impressive (excuse the pun), and the American art wing is also very good. However, anywhere you go you will not be dissatisfied.

I wish I’d had more time to see everything! This was visual overload. Staff was super helpful and nice. Exhibits were well laid out and informative. Really a great way to spend an afternoon in Chicago!

BEST MUSEUM IN CHICAGO!and one of the best museums in the world.I love this museum, it is my favorite one in the city.They have the largest collection of impressionist paintings outside of Paris. They even have one of Van Gogh’s bedroom (one of three he painted).In terms of American art, they have the Mona Lisa - American Gothic.The armory is also one of the best collections I have ever seen! Even compared to many museums in Europe.The Art Institute also has many sculptures from all over the world. I love the ones from Rome. My favorite one is the bust of Marcus Aurelius (it is massive...). The people’s reaction is incredible, specially after watching the movie Gladiator. They also have a torso of an emperor that is impressive.I am a member and I come here at least twice a month (sometimes more) - they always have new stuff to see or things to do.The souvenir shop is great and not as expensive as one might think. The book store is also superb, one of the best in the city.Coming to Chicago and not visiting the art museum is like going to Paris and not visiting the Louvre - a crime!

An excellent collection and I also enjoyed the Andy Warhol exhibition. Everything from impressionists to modern art, from ancient Roman sculptures to Chagalls America windows, it is hard to list all what this museum has on offer.

Already shared a post on my visit it may have been to my FaceBook, but truly enjoyed the Monet Exhibit and walking through the Greek, Islamic, and Impressionist Rooms cant truly say I walked through the entire place but I can do it again. My main purpose was the Monet. Saw the take on Japanese and Buddah.....

My fav museum! Impressive collection and very well organized. Beautiful special exhibits. Great perks for being a member, too!

One of the must visit place for Chicago visiting. Great place to visit with Children for their childrens section back near the Millennium park entrance. I love their restaurants as well as the member lounge right next to the restaurant. They offer coffee and tea all day for free. This is the first place I bought an annual membership when I came to this area. They offer member lecture series from time to time and its great. The recent member lecture about Andy Warhol was full (I guessed it was over 100 people) and the presentation was very informative and interesting. Looking and learning about the pictures you saw from a book is great.

Simply one of the best museums in the United States. Great permanent collection and fantastic special shows.

Fantastic museum with a very wide range of different exhibitions included with just the standard ticket price. Art works ranged from Monet to Warhol. Extremely impressive collection that is definitely world class. Would highly recommend for those with an interest in different art. The miniature exhibition in the basement was very cool as well.

Beautiful and surreal. Please bring comfortable shoes as you will be walking a lot.

What else to say about the AIC?Still one of the best places to spend a weekend afternoon.

Very interesting. I loved all the old art pieces.

If anything the covid crisis enhanced my visit to the Art Institute. As there were many fewer visitors there even in the Monet and El Greco shows I was many time in a gallery alone with my favorites: it was remarkable!.The Museum is serious about social distancing. Everyone I saw there was masked and a couple of times I saw the guards asking folks to maintain social distancing.Needless to say, the art is sublime. Do try to see the El Greco show

Ask for Brenda the security guard!!! Absolute doll and will make your experience 10 times better! The art is art and pretty good art too! Staff is super friendly.

One of the best museums Ive been to.You can find various collections there. Modern art collection I enjoyed the most. Be prepared to come there several times or spend hours if youre art lover. Theres lines to enter sometimes, but staff works pretty efficiently, 1$ change for the locker. Good discounts with student ID. Sometimes they have free entrance on Thursdays evenings.

The Chicago institute of art is a wonderful place to go and has some of the worlds most beautiful art within its doors.

A truly phenomenal museum. Ive been a member for years, and if you live in Chicago or nearby it is A DEAL. You can bypass the lines for entry and special exhibitions. Make a commitment to go 4 times a year, and the membership is pretty much paid for. Ive seen numerous special exhibitions here that have blown my mind; the dreamworld of Magritte stays with me, as does the award winning Van Gogh, lovely and intimate Manet, and the current Warhol. If you are visiting the city, I heartily recommend a visit. Its worth the admission!

I have been in art museums all over the world and this is one of the best if not the best. They have a wonderful assortment of masters if not almost all of the main or ones. Plan a good 2-3 hours or more if you want to see it all. So many different kinds of art. This is a must see for a little culture.They had a special set of four Rembrandt’s while we were there. I love the Monet’s, Rodin’s. We just did the older Masters and didn’t have time for the newer stuff.

An art museum befitting a grand city like Chicago with pieces from around the world. Old masters to modern american artists displayed in a grand old building right in the centre of town with easy access to many of the tourist attractions along the lake front. Well worth spending a few hours wandering around this place, especially if its cold outside.

There is so much to explore here! And they have lots of exhibits ranging from impressionism to more modern stuff all over the world. They have sculptures, rocks, homeware, and even armor. It was really cool getting to see chainmail. But I dont advise you to wear heels if you plan on looking at every exhibit/room. I spent 5-6 hours here and I dont think I went to every room. There was a long line to pay for the tickets, but I think it may have been due to the popularity of Andy Warhol. They also participate in Bank of Americas Museums on Us program.

This 4 story Beautiful Giant Museum is an iconic must-visit place in Chicago. Galleries and galleries of lovely, impressive art pieces will take you to another era, country and culture! Free days for Illinois residents Thursdays through 5-8 pm! Come every week and admire the knowledge of all times! Great place for a romantic date too

Huge museum in both physical size and in their collection. It is expensive so an early arrival may prove ideal. My eyes glaze over after one hour so I will have to return some day. I was only able to take in some of the collection. Photos are allowed which was a big plus for me. What I did encounter was good for my soul.

This place has a large assortment of decorative arts on display. I spent a total of 4 hours here and did not make it through the entire building. There’s great food and drinks me as the cafes and restaurants within the space if you plan on spending the whole day here.The main entry hall with grand staircases appears to have floor to ceiling marble walls. Upon inspection on the 2nd floor you will see that it’s hand painted marble pattern - which seems some while highly labor intensive. Is artisanal labor cheaper than stone?

Just a world class collection in a great space, a veritable labyrinth of magnificence! Not to be missed! You will need at least two very busy days to even begin to see all there is to see! And should you return later, they will have changed the exhibits and youll get to start over. I took over a thousand pictures in there but I shall only post a few here