Oriental Institute, Chicago

Name: Oriental Institute
Address: 1155 E 58th St, Chicago, 60637, United States
Telephone: +1 773-702-9514

#74 among attractions in Chicago

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Oriental Institute, established in 1919, is the University of Chicago's interdisciplinary research center for ancient Near Eastern studies and archaeology museum. It was founded for the university by professor James Henry Breasted with funds donated by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. It conducts research on ancient civilizations throughout the Near East, including at its facility, Chicago House, in Luxor, Egypt. The Institute publicly exhibits an extensive collection of artifacts related to ancient civilizations at its on-campus building in Hyde Park, Chicago. According to anthropologist William Parkinson of the Field Museum, the OI's highly focused "near Eastern, or southwest Asian and Egyptian" collection is one of the finest in the world. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1919 (106 years ago)Coordinates: 41°47'21"N, 87°35'51"W

Address

1155 E 58th StSouth Side (Hyde Park)Chicago 60637 United States

Contact

+1 773-702-9514

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Day trips

Oriental Institute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Robie House, Seminary Co-op Bookstore, Fountain of Time, Renaissance Society.

~490 ftNE
, Museum, History museum
Robie House, Chicago
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~520 ftNE
Shopping, Bookshop
Seminary Co-op Bookstore, Chicago
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0.5 miW
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Fountain of Time, Chicago
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~950 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Renaissance Society, Chicago
5 min walk • The Renaissance Society, founded in 1915, is a leading independent contemporary art museum located on the campus of the University of Chicago, with a focus on the commissioning and production of new works by international artists.
~290 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, Chicago
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Park, Baseball field
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0.6 miW
Museum, History museum
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~1020 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Universities and schools
University of Chicago, Chicago
5 min walk • The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1890, its main campus is located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood.
0.5 miN
Church
St. Thomas Church and Convent, Chicago
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~860 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery
Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society, Chicago
5 min walk • The Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society is an educational center located on the campus of the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois.
~1730 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Cafe
Smart Museum of Art, Chicago
9 min walk • The David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art is an art museum located on the campus of the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. The permanent collection has over 15,000 objects. Admission is free and open to the general public.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Oriental Institute open?

Oriental Institute is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Oriental Institute?

Nearby attractions include Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, Chicago (2 min walk), Robie House, Chicago (3 min walk), Ida Noyes Hall, Chicago (4 min walk), Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society, Chicago (5 min walk).

How to get to Oriental Institute by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oriental Institute:

Bus

Woodlawn & 58th Street • Lines: 172 (2 min walk)
University & 57th Street • Lines: 171 (4 min walk)

Train

59th Street (12 min walk)
55th-56th-57th Street (15 min walk)

Metro

Cottage Grove • Lines: Green (20 min walk)
King Drive • Lines: Green (29 min walk)