Ryerson & Burnham Libraries, Chicago

#340 among attractions in Chicago

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The Ryerson & Burnham Libraries are the art and architecture research collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. The libraries cover all periods with extensive holdings in the areas of 18th-, 19th- and 20th-century architecture and 19th-century painting, prints, drawings, and decorative arts. A variety of materials important to scholarly research includes architects' diaries, correspondence, job files, photographs, sketchbooks, scrapbooks, articles, transcripts, and personal papers. ()

Coordinates: 41°52'46"N, 87°37'25"W

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111 South Michigan AvenueDowntown (The Loop)Chicago United States

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Day trips

Ryerson & Burnham Libraries – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~60 ftW
Renowned art museum with global works
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago
1 min walk • The Art Institute of Chicago, nestled in the heart of Chicago's Grant Park, stands as a beacon for art lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike. This premier museum, renowned for its extensive collections, spans across various epochs and regions of the world, offering an...
~600 ftN
Green space with art, theater and ice rink
Millennium Park, Chicago
3 min walk • Millennium Park is a renowned urban oasis nestled in the heart of Chicago, United States. Spanning 24.5 acres, this park is a centerpiece of contemporary design, art, and architecture. Opened in 2004, it is situated over a railway and parking lot, making it an...
~770 ftN
Large LED sculpture with reflecting pool
Crown Fountain, Chicago
4 min walk • Crown Fountain is an iconic feature of Chicago's Millennium Park, renowned for its unique blend of interactive art and urban landscape design. Unlike traditional statues, this modern piece consists of two 50-foot glass block towers at opposite ends of a shallow...
~1030 ftNW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Sullivan Center, Chicago
5 min walk • The Sullivan Center, formerly known as the Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building, stands as a testament to Chicago's architectural heritage and its progressive spirit in the realm of urban design. Located at the corner of State and Madison Streets in the city's...
~910 ftNE
Park, Garden
Lurie Garden, Chicago
5 min walk • Tucked away in the bustling heart of downtown Chicago, Lurie Garden emerges as a tranquil oasis amid the city’s towering skyscrapers. This beautifully crafted park, a 5-acre botanical haven situated at the southeastern end of Millennium Park, offers city dwellers...
~1210 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...
~380 ftE
Monuments and statues, Art museum, Museum
Art Institute of Chicago Building, Chicago
2 min walk • 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.
~1480 ftSW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Second Leiter Building, Chicago
8 min walk • The Second Leiter Building, also known as the Leiter II Building, the Sears Building, One Congress Center, and Robert Morris Center, is located at the southeast corner of South State Street and East Ida B. Wells Drive in Chicago, Illinois.
~990 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Petrillo Music Shell, Chicago
5 min walk • The Petrillo Music Shell is an outdoor amphitheater in Grant Park in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States.
~740 ftN
Museum, Art gallery
Boeing Galleries, Chicago
4 min walk • Boeing Galleries are a pair of outdoor exhibition spaces within Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, USA.
~230 ftS
Monuments and statues
Fountain of the Great Lakes, Chicago
2 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Ryerson & Burnham Libraries?

Nearby attractions include School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago (1 min walk), Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago (1 min walk), Chicago Public Library, Chicago (1 min walk), Fountain of the Great Lakes, Chicago (2 min walk).

How to get to Ryerson & Burnham Libraries by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ryerson & Burnham Libraries:

Bus

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

Metro

Adams/Wabash • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (4 min walk)
Jackson • Lines: Blue, Red (7 min walk)

Train

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