Art Institute of Chicago

About this place

Along with Impressionist and Post Impressionist art, tourists will be treating their eyes and soul with artworks from several other genres. The Art Institute of Chicago has more than 30000 works in its permanent collection from all over the globe in addition to travelling exhibitions. South to the Millennium Park this art museum has been recently expanded adding contemporary and modern art exhibits to the display. The Thorne Miniature rooms must absolutely not be missed. With more than 300000 works in its permanent collection spanning 5000 years of creativity the gargantuan and seemingly ever expanding campus is the 2nd largest art museum in the country at nearly 1 million sq ft.