Art Institute of Chicago Building, Chicago

Name: Art Institute of Chicago Building
Address: 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, 60603-6110, United States
Telephone: +1 312-443-3600

#88 among attractions in Chicago

Monuments and statues, Art museum, Museum, Gift shop

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Art Institute of Chicago Building, Chicago

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Facts and practical information

The Art Institute of Chicago Building houses the Art Institute of Chicago, and is part of the Chicago Landmark Historic Michigan Boulevard District in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. The building is located in Grant Park on the east side of Michigan Avenue, and marks the third address for the Art Institute. The main building was built for the joint purpose of providing an additional facility for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, and subsequently the Art Institute. The core of the current complex, located opposite Adams Street, officially opened to the public on December 8, 1893, and was renamed the Allerton Building in 1968. ()

Coordinates: 41°52'47"N, 87°37'20"W

Address

111 S Michigan AveDowntown (The Loop)Chicago 60603-6110 United States

Contact

+1 312-443-3600

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Day trips

Art Institute of Chicago Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, Crown Fountain, Sullivan Center.

~440 ftW
Renowned art museum with global works
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~710 ftNW
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Millennium Park, Chicago
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~790 ftNW
Large LED sculpture with reflecting pool
Crown Fountain, Chicago
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~1320 ftW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Sullivan Center, Chicago
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~680 ftN
Park, Garden
Lurie Garden, Chicago
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~1390 ftN
Bandshell in the park with entertainment
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago
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~1210 ftNE
Winding footbridge by architect Gehry
BP Pedestrian Bridge, Chicago
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~1190 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Ice rink
McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink, Chicago
6 min walk • McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink or McCormick Tribune Plaza is a multi-purpose venue within Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. On December 20, 2001, it became the first attraction in Millennium Park to open. The $3.2 million...
~660 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Petrillo Music Shell, Chicago
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~720 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery
Boeing Galleries, Chicago
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~420 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Fountain of the Great Lakes, Chicago
3 min walk • Fountain of the Great Lakes, or Spirit of the Great Lakes Fountain, is an allegorical sculpture and fountain by Lorado Taft. A bronze work of art, created between 1907 and 1913, the fountain depicts five women arranged so that the water flows in a way that seeks to recall the waterflow through the five Great Lakes of North America.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Art Institute of Chicago Building open?

Art Institute of Chicago Building is open:

Monday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 8 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Art Institute of Chicago Building?

Nearby attractions include Ryerson & Burnham Libraries, Chicago (2 min walk), Fountain of the Great Lakes, Chicago (3 min walk), School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago (3 min walk), Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago (3 min walk).

How to get to Art Institute of Chicago Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Art Institute of Chicago Building:

Bus

Michigan & Monroe • Lines: 143, 147, 151, 26, 3, 4, 6, 850, 851, 855, J14, (N) N4 (4 min walk)
Michigan & Jackson • Lines: 143, 147, 26, 3, 4, 6, 850, 851, 855, J14, (N) N4 (4 min walk)

Train

Van Buren Street (5 min walk)
Millennium Station (9 min walk)

Metro

Adams/Wabash • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (6 min walk)
Washington/Wabash • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (8 min walk)