A must-visit in this lifetime: The Art Institute of Chicago.
When you arrive in Chicago, it would be a shame if you don't visit The Art Institute of Chicago. The museum is huge and has an extremely rich collection of exhibits, which can be called a museum of the world. The collection spans from ancient Egyptian pottery from 3000 BC to contemporary pop art. The works of the Impressionists are absolutely dazzling here, where you can meet Van Gogh and Monet. There is a complete collection of Monet's haystack series, as well as the largest collection of water lilies outside of the Louvre. Only by seeing the masterpieces with your own eyes can you truly feel the shock.
Must-go reasons
1. One of the oldest art exhibition halls in the world, with a rich collection;
2. There are many exquisite Impressionist masterpieces on display here, including Van Gogh's "Bedroom," Monet's "Haystacks," and "Water Lilies."
Basic information
Cost: Adults (14-65 years old) $25, seniors (65 years old and above) and children (under 14 years old) $19, FASTPASS adults $39, seniors and children $29;
Opening hours: Open every day from 10:30 to 17:00, open until 8:00 pm on Thursdays, closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Address: 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60603-6404;
Transportation: Take the Brown/Green/Orange/Pink/Purple line to Adams/Wabash station and walk east for about 8 minutes. Alternatively, take bus routes 3, 4, 26, 143, 145, 147, 148, or J14 to Michigan&Jackson station and walk north to reach the destination.
The Chicago Museum of Art was built in 1891 and is located in downtown Chicago, on the shores of Lake Michigan, and is connected by three three-story buildings. Collection of exhibits is extremely rich, mainly painting, sculpture, supplemented by architecture, photography, crafts, textiles, etc., time span from ancient Egyptian pottery in 3000 BC and even contemporary Pop art, mainly Greek, Roman, European and American art, both India, Southeast Asia, Artworks from China, Japan, Korea, Africa and the Americas can be called the Museum of the World.
Important collections include more than 30 Monet paintings, Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Al and Self-Portrait, Renoir’s Two Sisters, Paul Cézanne’s Apple Basket, and more.
The Chicago Museum of Art was built in 1891 and is located in downtown Chicago, on the shores of Lake Michigan, and is connected by three three-story buildings. The exterior is Victorian style, there are two huge bronze lions in front of the door, and because of its rich collection, highly academic art exhibitions, it has become a very well-known pavilion in the industry, almost a must-see place for tourists.
Tickets are issued in time and easy to use.
Still very good
There are a lot of people and it's hot
This place is really good, you can see it for a long time.
One of the three major museums in the United States is worth a visit. Especially the impressionist painters' works are rich and worthwhile.