Home | The Art Institute of Chicago 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
VISIT - The Art Institute of Chicago The Art Institute offers a range of resources and programs designed for adults and children with disabilities
About Us - The Art Institute of Chicago 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
History - The Art Institute of Chicago 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 rebuilding the metropolis that had been destroyed by the Great Fire of 1871