The Art Institute of Chicago

My mom and I are both interested in a wide variety of paintings. There are quite a few Monets here, though they're certainly not as impressive as the giant water lilies at MoMA in New York. But there are also many works from the same series, like the haystacks series, which I love, and the water lilies series, which my mom also loves. The museum's most notable works include American Gothic, Sunday on the Island of La Grande Jatte, and The Old Guitarist, which are truly a feast for the eyes.

There is a sculpture garden on the third floor of the art museum. You can enjoy the Chicago street scene and skyscrapers from the corridor. The view is very good. Just be aware that the corridor and the exhibition hall on the third floor are not connected. You have to take a separate elevator from the first floor to go up.

Going up to the second floor, Gustave Caillebotte's massive painting "Paris Street, Rainy Day" caught my eye in the center of the first exhibition hall. The guide explained that even if you visit this intersection in Paris today, you'll still see the same street and buildings. We all loved the painting. The next exhibition hall was dedicated to works by Van Gogh and Monet, which must be popular with the general public, as many visitors took photos with them. The third floor only had a few contemporary art pieces. I envy Chicago residents who can enjoy free museum admission and peruse them at their leisure, without worrying about time or planning their next trip. Immersed in history and art, it's a wonderful thought!

It doesn't look very big, only three floors, but it's actually so big that you get lost. There are many exhibition halls... The decoration style inside is very consistent with my imagination of European and American art museums, high-end, grand, and classy...

The exhibition hall on the underground floor is relatively complex and covers a wide range of...

Among them, one exhibition hall that impressed me the most was the exquisite home models of various styles from various countries.

The first floor contains bronzes, porcelains, Buddha statues, sculptures, etc.

The second floor is dominated by paintings, including many by Monet, which was incredibly moving. When I first started learning gouache, my teacher told me about Monet, the father of Impressionism. Seeing those barns felt so familiar. Monet's lotus paintings are also truly classic. Up close, the brushstrokes are so chaotic, it's almost hard to tell what they were. But truly, "distance creates beauty." Taking two steps back, it felt like I could see the entire pond.

Van Gogh's self-portraits are incredibly familiar. It felt like a real-life version of the "Art Appreciation" class I took in high school. Back then, when the teacher explained Van Gogh's painting style, he said he used a lot of materials. Looking at the paper images in the textbook didn't give me any idea, but this time, I got a chance to observe them up close and see how truly three-dimensional the brushstrokes are. Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" also left a deep impression on me. The pointillism is incredibly creative, and the entire painting is incredibly detailed.

The Art Institute of Chicago, with its rich collection, is well worth a visit.

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Experience this city's art palace, which is said to have the second largest number of exhibits after the Louvre

Except for the need to buy a ticket (Washington is free), everything else is good.

I've been there twice, and I'm going again in two months. I can be a tour guide now.

There are so many collections that you can spend half a day looking at them. Even if you are not a fan of this, the Art Institute of Chicago can give you a completely different experience. In addition, you can get a Chinese translation machine at the entrance and enter the corresponding number of the work to get an explanation.

Recommended, a museum suitable for family and friends!

What interested me most was the museum's extensive collection of famous Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, including masterpieces by Gauguin, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Edward Hopper, Dalí, Picasso, and Van Gogh. Caillebotte's "Paris Street, Rainy Day" and Georges Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" are among the museum's most treasured works.

The Art Institute of Chicago collects, conserves, and interprets works of art with high quality. As a research-oriented art museum, its collections prioritize their contributions to future scholarship and consider whether they could serve as valuable research subjects in related fields.

If you walk left past Cloud Gate, you will reach the Art Institute of Chicago. Emm, there are many treasures inside and you can spend a long time looking at them.

Monet, Van Gogh, oh my god! If it wasn't about to close, I could spend the whole day here.

Built in 1891, the museum consists of three connected, three-story buildings. Its Victorian-style exterior features two enormous bronze lions at the entrance. It boasts hundreds of exhibition rooms and galleries, housing a rich collection of paintings and sculptures, supplemented by architecture, photography, handicrafts, and textiles. The collection spans a period from ancient Egyptian pottery dating back to 3000 BC to contemporary pop art. The museum primarily features Greek, Roman, European, and American art, but also includes artworks from India, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Africa, and the Americas. It is truly a universal museum and one of the three largest museums in the United States.

This art museum is enormous, rivaling the Met in New York. It boasts a rich collection of modern art, including works by Picasso and Matisse. It also boasts a large number of Impressionist paintings—not as many as the Musee d'Orsay in Paris or the Met in New York, but still impressive. Its collection of bronzes and porcelains exceeds that of the British Museum. This is undoubtedly the most comprehensive museum in the United States outside of the Met. Art and antiquities enthusiasts shouldn't miss it. Bank of America credit card members receive free admission on the first of every month. Students with student IDs receive a discount.

You must visit when you go to Chicago. The collections here are rich and valuable.

A building that is half classical and half modern, including "Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte", "Streets on a Rainy Day", and "The Yellow House"

Although it's just a museum in a Midwestern city, it's already ranked among the top five in North America. Its Monet collection is exceptionally extensive and shouldn't be missed.

The museum houses many famous paintings. If you have time, you can spend a whole day here and learn a lot. As a supporter of Impressionist paintings, the paintings of painters such as Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet, and Gauthier are really worth savoring.

The AIC's collection is truly super rich, covering a wide range of time and regions, especially the avant-garde art paintings. The museum opens at 10:30 AM and closes at 5:00 PM every day except Thursdays. I visited from morning to night, but I still missed many masterpieces and didn't have time to appreciate my favorite exhibits. Fortunately, I still have a while to stay and plan to go there again.

Get a Visitor Guide at the entrance and follow the map to avoid getting lost. If you are traveling alone like me, I recommend renting an Audio Guide, which is next to the ticket counter. It costs $7 and is unlimited. It is best to rent the English version because many works do not have Chinese commentary, so they are omitted. The guy at the counter will explain it to you again in his broken Chinese, which is super cute.

Anyway, take some time to enjoy it.

🔅Next to the Art Institute of Chicago, I visited the SAIC in the morning and then went straight into the museum to spend the evening. I picked up a map at the entrance. The AIC is huge and messy, so I marked each hall on the map as I walked past it, otherwise I'd easily miss one without realizing it. I recommend spending at least 5 hours to see the entire thing, but that's not necessarily enough to be thorough.

The AIC may not be as renowned as the Louvre, and its Impressionist collection isn't as impressive as the Orsay or Orangerie, but it boasts the longest timeframe of any museum I've ever visited. From ancient Greek and Egyptian sculptures and murals to medieval friezes, Impressionism, Cubism, and contemporary conceptual art, this single museum spans a millennium. Even the Louvre can't match it.

🔅Write about a few exhibits that touched you deeply.

🔅The second picture is porcelain made in the Yongzheng period, which is not exaggerated at all. In the China Pavilion, we can also see some porcelain from the Tang Dynasty and Wei and Jin Dynasties. The level of exquisiteness is second to none in China, and even better. It is really sad to think that most of the good Chinese cultural relics have been lost overseas.

Image 5: Van Gogh's little house. Two years ago, I visited Auvers-sur-Oise and admired the wheat fields, the church, the café, and this tiny attic. The attic is actually quite dark and small, but Van Gogh's paintings make it appear quite bright and beautiful. For the first time, I realized that the fire in Van Gogh's heart was not as entangled as we tend to assume; the passion burning within him far surpassed us.

🔅Picture 6: On a Sunday afternoon on La Grande Jatte Island, I turned around and met Xiula. I particularly like this kind of accidental encounter.

🔅I forgot the name of the artist in Figure 8. I really like his work. I didn’t expect to see it here.

🔅Figure 9 Audi Warhol No Explanation

🔅After the show, I went to take a photo with the lions. There were street performers playing drums with plastic buckets at the door. I thought it was interesting the first time I heard it, but later I found that everyone always played the same drum beat and rhythm, which was also very confusing.

🔅This place is very close to Cloud Gate. You can go there to see the Bean Bean and Human Face Fountains no matter it is day or night. It’s a standard tourist photo!

You must go, there are many famous works, it should be the largest art museum in the Midwest

The Art Institute of Chicago is also located on the Magnificent Mile. Its affiliated School of the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the most prestigious art schools in the United States. Of course, the annual tuition of $28,000 makes it prohibitive for many.

The museum is so huge that we spent the entire afternoon wandering around until we were exhausted. I recommend buying the Chicago City Pass, which includes other attractions, so you can get a fast track entry and save money.

The lion is a very famous statue in front of the Art Institute of Chicago. The blue, white and star-studded flag is the city flag of Chicago. It is very common on the streets and I think it looks pretty good.

There are many Impressionist paintings in the Art Institute of Chicago. The ones that left a deep impression on me are "Rainy Day", "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte", as well as Van Gogh's "The Room", Monet's "Water Lilies", some modern art works and the microcosm on the underground floor. Half a day is not enough to visit all the museums. If you like art museums, you can spend 1-2 days to take a good look.

It is said to be one of the three largest museums in the United States, and it really lives up to its reputation; the ticket price for adults is US$25, and the museum has a very rich exhibits, including exhibition areas of ancient Greek and Roman art, Chinese art, abstract/Impressionist paintings, and so on; I was amazed at the exquisiteness of Chinese art, Tang tri-colored glazed pottery, blue and white porcelain, Yuan porcelain, Song porcelain, lacquerware... so exquisite; in terms of painting, the Art Institute of Chicago has a collection of many authentic works by Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso, such as Monet's water lilies and haystacks series, and the museum's treasure "Sunday Afternoon on Omaru Island", which is worth the price of the ticket.

Founded in 1891, this museum is one of the oldest art galleries in the world and one of the three largest art museums in the United States today. I personally felt that the signs for each gallery were not very clear, and the gallery numbers were particularly difficult to find.

Because we had a City Pass, we didn't have to queue up and went straight through the fast lane to exchange tickets. After exchanging the tickets, we went to the counter opposite to exchange for the audio guide (in Chinese). It was very convenient!

PS: Not all exhibits have Chinese audio introductions, but the key ones are there. The bearded guy who is responsible for changing the audio guide speaks excellent Chinese!

I love the Art Institute of Chicago. It is also the art museum I have visited most seriously.

Uncle Monet is so persistent, and it is a feast for the eyes! Some of his paintings really make you want to sit in front of them and admire them for a whole day.

This art gallery is definitely worth a visit as it has a rich and varied collection.

The content is very rich, and everyone's works are included. A day is not enough to browse carefully.

The ticket is a little expensive, you can rent a guide, so the explanation will sound more interesting.

It is one of the three largest art museums in the United States and contains many treasures.

Each exhibition area is categorized, and we started with modern art. I have to say, I couldn't understand it at all.

Afterwards I went to see Impressionist paintings. Forgive me for not knowing any famous painters, but I learned about Monet in art textbooks before, so I guess I know Monet.

I don’t know what the museum’s treasure is, but the one that many people are taking pictures of must be the museum’s treasure.

There are also artifacts and paintings from other periods. As expected, as long as it's not modern art, you can understand what's being painted.



There are also treasures from various countries. On the first floor, there's a Japanese pavilion, and next to it is a Chinese pavilion, which features jade artifacts from the Shang Dynasty and Tang Dynasty sancai (three-colored glazed pottery). When I was there, a Chinese-American painter was holding an exhibition. My favorite exhibition hall is on the basement floor, showcasing interior design from various periods and countries. If you're interested, give it a try!

I spent five hours in the museum and basically saw the whole museum in a hurry. The entrance of the museum faces the starting point of Route 66.

I spent four days in Chicago and bought Explorer passes for four attractions. I chose to use them here on my first day! I went in right after opening in the morning. The pass gives me fast access, so I was able to get through the gate very quickly. However, you do need to queue to check in your bag, so if you don't want to wait, remember not to bring a large backpack!

The Art Institute of Chicago is truly one of the three largest art museums in the US. Its collection is incredibly rich, from paintings and sculptures to various utensils and even medieval armor. There's even a dedicated gallery dedicated to modern art, but I struggled to understand it all! 😊 I spent four or five hours wandering around, and even though my legs were practically broken, I still couldn't see it all! It was truly amazing!

There is a walkie-talkie with Chinese introduction, but the translation is not comprehensive. You can borrow one to help you understand the characteristics of the collection.

The museum is huge! The main area is divided into two sections: the classical and the modern. If you're tired of browsing, there's a cafe on the 3rd or 4th floor where you can relax. Millennium Park is just outside the windows. If you're interested in art, you can spend the whole day browsing, eating, and having fun.

Very good art museum, but not enough time and preparation

A great art gallery. Although it is tiring to visit, it is still worth it.

The CityPass includes museum admission and a guide (you can choose between the planetarium and the museum). The museum closes at 8:00 PM on Thursdays, so I spent 2.5 hours exploring the museum. Even though I have no experience with art, the experience exceeded my expectations, especially the Impressionist and Modern exhibition areas, which feature masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, and others. The third floor offers stunning views of Millennium Park and the vibrant red foliage. The first floor also features a Chinese exhibition area, showcasing Tang Dynasty sancai (three-colored glazed pottery) and artifacts from the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. Highly recommended!

It's well worth spending a whole day watching it.

Time is tight in Chicago, so I can only take a quick look at the attractions in one day. The content is very rich.

Overall, it's a very good place! Located in the heart of Chicago, it's easily accessible. The art collection inside is incredibly diverse; an art student from an art school would find it like heaven. The variety of vessels and archaeological finds is decent, though not overwhelming. I have to point out that China, a great nation, cannot possibly have its archaeological finds placed in the same Asian pavilion as those from Japan and South Korea. Researchers or those with a keen eye for detail would likely dismiss it. Our thousands of years of heritage simply cannot compare to Japan or South Korea. I hope our motherland continues to thrive. In the future, we'll have a dedicated Chinese pavilion to enhance our national prestige.

Just south of Millennium Park is the Art Institute of Chicago, home to a collection of masterpieces by Impressionist masters. For art tips, rent a Chinese-language handheld guide for $7.

Georgia O'Keeffe's painting "Above the Sky IV" features rose pink and tranquil blue, the popular colors of 2016. This painting was created in 1965. Fashion really is a cycle.

"American Gothic" is an oil painting by Grant Wood, now in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. The models in the painting are Wood's 62-year-old dentist, McKeeby, and his 30-year-old sister. They are dressed in 19th-century Victorian clothing and stand in front of a wood-paneled house with a Gothic feel. Controversial works are worth viewing and studying. Some artists have called Wood's painting "an insulting caricature of ordinary rural people," while others believe it satirizes the narrow-mindedness and oppression of Midwestern culture. Still others interpret it as a celebration of the moral virtues of rural America.

The painting has been parodied in numerous American television series and films, and people's love for this iconic American painting transcends the inherent meaning of the work itself. Some critical reviews and interpretations suggest it's like the Mona Lisa, full of mystery and open to interpretation.

Claude Monet's Meules is a masterpiece worthy of careful appreciation. The series, titled "Meules," uses repetition to illustrate the variations in nature, through time, seasons, and weather. While the subject matter is always haystacks, each painting possesses a unique light structure, through the depiction of the haystacks at different times, under different lighting conditions, and in different seasons.

Highly recommended! There are many collections inside, and many paintings that I have seen in books before are exhibited. Paintings are more touching when you see the originals. It is recommended to visit carefully, you can spend a whole day~

This is a fantastic art museum, housing many masterpieces. Monet fans shouldn't miss it. There are also many sculptures, porcelain, ancient weapons, and other artworks. The facilities are also very complete.

Highly recommended!!! Museum lovers will be so happy to come here!!! The souvenirs are also very cute!!! It's a pity that American Gothic was exhibited elsewhere when I went there qwq

Next to Millennium Park, Van Gogh's bedroom is the treasure of the town

The second time I went there, there was a special exhibition of Gauguin, which I loved.

One of the oldest art museums in the world and one of the three largest art museums in the United States today, this museum showcases masterpieces by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters that will resonate with even the most artistically challenged visitors. Renoir, Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet...engage with authentic works by these masters and experience the universality of beauty. Even a cursory tour of the three floors of exhibitions would take an entire afternoon.

It was really great! Especially the Impressionist exhibition area. I spent an entire afternoon here, so I didn't have time to explore the other exhibition areas. I'll definitely come back if I have the chance!

This is a truly amazing art museum. I spent five hours exploring it and still couldn't finish it all. We had lunch in the museum's courtyard-like garden, which was very relaxing. I rented a translator, but it was mostly in English. However, the explanations were much more understandable than reading them on my own.

It's very large and has a rich collection. It's a comprehensive art museum, unlike the British Museum, which is all about artifacts, or the TATE, which is all about modern art. I personally like how they display furniture and paintings together.

Because I love Monet, I only had time for this art museum, and it turned out to be the right choice! It felt like just the beginning of our 2 hours, but we had to leave. It's a pity to leave behind a regretful experience that we can only see each other again! Highly recommended! One day wouldn't be enough!

This is arguably my favorite place in Chicago. I could spend days wandering around here. I love all kinds of paintings, and seeing so many Monet paintings was incredibly satisfying. If I had to go to just one place in Chicago, I highly recommend this place!

The collection is so extensive that I couldn't finish it all after several visits. Even though I'm not a big art expert, I still think it's amazing! Admission is free every Thursday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for local residents, and it's also free on the first weekend of every month with a Bank of America card. A must-see in Chicago.

The Art Institute of Chicago has a vast collection of exquisite items, and it's impossible to see them all in one day. Remember to bring your student ID for discounts. Also, water and food are not allowed.

There are two big lions standing guard at the door! I bought a pass to see it, but I didn't know much about it. I just took a quick look.

Whether you're a young artist or not, whether you're interested in art or not, a stop here will make you feel much more meaningful. It's a blessing to be exposed to so many great works at once. Van Gogh's story is so poignant... The paintings flourished, while reality was turbulent...

The Art Institute of Chicago is truly amazing. It has so many masterpieces by masters of Impressionism that you can't even see enough of them! There are more than a dozen paintings by Van Gogh, even more by Monet, and also paintings by Cézanne, Pissarro, and others.

Very good art exhibits, and there are many interesting works in the modern exhibition hall.

$19 for a student ticket is relatively expensive in the museum, and the Chinese exhibits are mainly bronze artifacts.

If you only visit one place in Chicago, I would definitely recommend this.

Be sure to give yourself enough time to visit, there are many exhibits. It is worth a visit.

The Chicago Art Institute is a renowned art museum with a vast collection. I've been there twice and still haven't been able to fully explore it all. The basement level houses a photography exhibition and a miniature room, each beautifully crafted. The first floor showcases international culture, but I think the Chinese pieces are the best. The second floor is filled with paintings, including famous works by Van Gogh and Monet. Van Gogh's paint is incredibly thick; you'll never know until you see it in person. Along the side are modern and contemporary art, including Picasso's Night Walkers.

There are many works by Monet, including "American Gothic" which I often saw when I was a child.

I really love this museum. It has so many Impressionist works. I always go there when I'm in Chicago. There are many works by Gauguin, Van Gogh, and Monet. The most famous one is the Sunday Afternoon on La Grande Jatte. It's so relaxing to see it. And there's the Nighthawks. I could spend a whole day there.

Building 2 of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) houses the Art Institute of Chicago. Few schools boast such impressive buildings. The museum is quite large and boasts many authentic works worth seeing, most of which are photo-friendly. I took a close look at Monet's Haystacks and felt the charm of art.

A great museum where you can spend a whole day! Highly recommended!

There are many world-class painting collections, as well as a Japanese quiet meditation room with a very thoughtful design. In short, it is well worth a visit.

If you have the time, you could spend a whole day there, preferably with a guided tour. There are certainly many stories here, but we were just passing through and couldn't quite grasp them. The collection of Chinese art is incredibly rare in China, and its preservation is so ancient and well-preserved. It's definitely worth a visit.

They are all world treasures. You can appreciate the treasures of Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso there!

The museum has a large collection of works. Even people who don't know much about art can spend 2-3 hours browsing it.

When I went there, I happened to see the Van Gogh bedroom exhibition, and it was really crowded.

The second largest museum in the United States after the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it must be recommended.

A must-see attraction in Chicago, it has a rich collection of exhibits, most of which are masterpieces by masters. It's worth spending an afternoon wandering in the ocean of art.

This was my first museum in the US, and I loved it! The exhibition halls were very detailed, and I was so happy to see Renoir's paintings for the first time! I could easily spend a whole day there!

It is worth a day to go shopping if you have time.

If you want to see the works of Monet and other Impressionist masters, don't miss this place

The Art Institute of Chicago is open until 8pm every Thursday. Since some of my colleagues are artists, we spent the whole day there.

The academy is located a little south of Millennium Park, within walking distance of downtown. A Citypass waives the $7 docent rental fee, and you can ask the attendant to switch the docent to Mandarin. However, only some of the classic exhibits are in Mandarin; the rest are mostly in English.

The Art Institute spans three and a half floors, with the main focus on the first and second floors. The second floor houses the Impressionist and Renaissance collections, including masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet, and others. The third floor features American Modern and Contemporary paintings, including Picasso. The first floor showcases sculptures and ceramics from Asia, Greece, and other regions. The basement houses photography and miniatures. Overall, despite our best efforts, we couldn't see everything from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

When we went there, there was a special exhibition on Van Gogh's bedroom. We could go to see it by paying an extra $5, which was quite worth it.