Art Institute of Chicago tickets and self-guided audio tour
from
EUR 37.00

4 hours


E-voucher


English

Overview

Explore the world's most remarkable art pieces at the Art Institute of Chicago with your personal self-guided audio tour. Opened in 1879 and housed in a magnificent Beaux-Arts building, this school and museum for the fine arts hosts masterpieces by famous artists like Vincent Van Gogh, Edward Hopper, Pablo Picasso, and many others.The tour starts on the first floor with the exploration of the art produced by different cultures — China, Japan, India, and Africa and lets you see a few pieces dating back even to the Neolithic period. You will also see the artworks of Ancient Rome and Greece, considered a cornerstone of Western civilization.On the second floor, you will be introduced to Modern American Art and European Decorative Arts and invited to the greatest collection of Impressionist artwork in the world while being guided through must-sees paintings.The tour ends on the third floor with a significant exhibition of Modern Art and the most renowned objects to have a look at. Don't miss the outdoor Bluhm Family Terrace to enjoy the stunning Chicago skyline while appreciating and living through your new art experience.

Operated by

WeGoTrip

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Location

Please use the barcode tickets you receive from the WeGoTrip app to enter the Art Institute of Chicago.

Address

Chicago, IL, USA

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Experience

Inclusions

  • Entrance ticket to the Art Institute of Chicago
  • Downloadable multimedia audio tour on the WeGoTrip app (in English)
  • Step-by-step navigation through museum halls
  • Offline functionality, audio narration, and written text explanations

Exclusions

  • Earphones not included — bring your own
  • Personal guide — you will get the tour on the mobile app

Venues

  • Art Institute of Chicago

    Founded in 1866 as a free art school and gallery, the Art Institute of Chicago is now among the most visited museums in the USA and worldwide. It is currently located in the Historic Boulevard District of Chicago and features a collection of more than 300000 works of art including Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, American art, Old Masters, industrial and graphic design, and more.

Additional Information

  • Please note: you will need to download the WeGoTrip app in order to check in and use the audio guide
  • Marvel at masterpieces by Van Gogh, Picasso, Hopper, Matisse, and other famous artists
  • After booking, you will receive an SMS with a direct link for downloading the app to your smartphone
  • Explore the best of the collection - from Chinese artifacts to world-known paintings
  • The audio tour is only available in English and works offline. Remember to bring your headphones and a charged smartphone
  • Learn the stories behind the greatest artworks from a detailed in-app audio guide
  • This is a self-guided tour, you won't find a guide at the meeting point
  • Admission is free for children under 14 years old

Extras Available

If the displayed extras are not bookable via our website, you can book and pay locally within the destination

  • With audioguide

  • Wheelchair accessible

Guide Languages

  • English

Cancellation Policy

No refund is possible if you cancel.

from
EUR 37.00