THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
312.443.3600
artic.edu/aic

The Art Institute of Chicago is a world-renowned art museum housing the third largest permanent collection in the United States. As an encyclopedic museum, the Art Institute collects, preserves, and displays works in every medium from all cultures and historical periods. Founded in 1879, the museum is currently undergoing the largest expansion in its history with the addition of the Modern Wing, designed by Renzo Piano for the Art Institute's modern and contemporary collections, which is scheduled to open in mid-2009.

A leader in educating artists and designers for 142 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 2,800 students from around the world. In addition to the time-honored study of painting, sculpture, printmaking, and design, SAIC’s studio programs embrace film and new media, electronic and sound arts, and creative writing. To complement its studio programs, SAIC offers academic degrees in disciplines from art history to arts administration, visual and critical studies to historic preservation. Located in the heart of Chicago, the School promotes contemporary discourse about art and design through venues such as the Gene Siskel Film Center, Video Data Bank, Betty Rymer Gallery, Gallery 2, the Division of Continuing Studies, and in conjunction with the Poetry Center.

Admission
General Admission - Adults $12, Children, Students and Seniors $7, Children under 12 are free
These exhibitions require special dated tickets that include an additional fee.  Advance tickets are strongly recommended.
Call 312.930.4040 or purchase them at the museum.