Art Institute of Chicago - Chicago, IL
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N 41° 52.780 W 087° 37.482
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The AIC can be found in Grant Park near the shores of Lake Michigan. It is renowned for its collection of Impressionist and American art.
Waymark Code: WM1VN8
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2007
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The AIC can be found in Grant Park near the shores of Lake Michigan. The building that it is located in was built in 1893 for the World's Columbian Exposition as the World's Congress Auxiliary Building with the intent being that the Institute would occupy the space following the fair. The Boston firm of Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge designed the building.
The museum is know for its large collection of Impressionist and American art. Some of the well known pieces in the collection: American Gothic by Grant Wood, Nighthawks by Edward Hopper, Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges-Pierre Seurat, the America Windows by Marc Chagall, and many, many other impressive works.
Name: Art Institute of Chicago
Location: 111 Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
Phone Number: (312) 443-3600
Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency/Ownership: Academic Affilation
Hours of operation: Monday–Wednesday, 10:30–5:00
Thursday-Friday, 10:30-9:00
(Target Free Evenings 5:00-9:00)
Saturday–Sunday, 10:00–5:00
Admission Fee: Adults $12, Children and seniors $7
Gift Shop: yes
Cafe/Restaurant: yes
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