Museums & Art Galleries in Chicago

Newest Review: ... is $10 for adults and $6 for children. There is actually no charge but you are expected to pay something and these are the suggested donations. Of course you can visit on Tuesday when the museum is free to all. The museum is open from 10:30 to 4:30 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. On Saturdays and Sundays the hours are 10:00 to 5:00 and on free day Tuesday you can enjoy the art from 10:30 to 8:00. Get there early as there is a lot to see and you will need lots of time to get around. All of the public areas are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. You have to check any backpacks or large items and this costs $1. T... more

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Museums & Art Galleries in Chicago: Art by the lake. (580 words)
by - written on 23/07/02 (Very useful, 83 readings)
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Chicago is a wonderful city and opposite the junction of Michigan Avenue and Adams lies the Art Institute. This is a wonderful museum made up of three buildings and housing some marvellous paintings and works of art. On our first visit to the city the Art Institute was closed for refurbishment so it was high on our agenda for our second trip. The museum is located at 111 South Michigan Avenue. If you are staying at any of the downtown hotels then it is a pleasant stroll alone the avenue. If you are a little further out and come into the city by train then take the visitor tram which runs from all of the over ground railway stations. They are distinctive red ... Read the complete review