See major works with an art historian guide in a small group
2.5 Hours
Up to 12 people
Museum admission, expert guide
Explore the Art Institute of Chicago with an expert guide who connects major works to their artists, history, and cultural context. Enjoy a semi-private visit with time for questions and close-looking.
Cancel for a full refund up to 48 hours before your tour start time. After that, you can reschedule if available for a fee.
Product ID: 2WBAJF
No. Gratuities are not included.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Arrive 15 minutes early if possible.
North Lion at the main entrance to the museum, 111 S Michigan Ave
Standing at the edge of Grant Park on South Michigan Avenue, the Art Institute of Chicago greets you with its iconic bronze lion guardians and a Beaux-Arts facade that has anchored the city's cultural life since 1893. Inside, natural light filters through soaring galleries where centuries of human creativity unfold room by room. From Seurat's pointillist lakeside scene to Grant Wood's stoic farmers, the Art Institute of Chicago holds images that feel deeply familiar yet endlessly rewarding to see in person. It is a place where a single afternoon can shift how you see the world.
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