Welcome to the Art Institute of Chicago, home to a collection of art that spans centuries and the globe—and one of Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best” US attractions of 2025.
The Art Institute of Chicago was founded as both a museum and school for the fine arts in 1879, a critical era in the history of Chicago as civic energies were devoted to rebuildin
Feb 10, 2026 · CHICAGO — The Art Institute of Chicago today announced the acquisition of The Dugout by Norman Rockwell, the first work by the artist to enter the museum’s coll
Oct 5, 2025 · More than 120 paintings, works on paper, photographs, and other ephemera come together in this major exhibition exploring the very personal interests and relationshi
Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s major museums, housing an extraordinary collection of objects from across places, cultures, and time. We are a