Nighthawks
Hopper's famous painting.
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The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States, in Grant Park in the city centre. Its permanent collection of nearly 300,000 works is joined by more than 30 special exhibitions a year, making it one of America's top stops for art lovers. Founded in 1879, it is a private nonprofit standing on public land administered by the Chicago Park District. It also has conservation laboratories and the Ryerson and Burnham Libraries, among the country's largest for art history and architecture. Its collection is divided among 11 departments, from ancient to contemporary art. It is best known for paintings that have entered popular culture, such as Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, Grant Wood's American Gothic and Picasso's The Old Guitarist. Marc Chagall's blue America Windows have their own space, and the Modern Wing looks over the city through walls of glass. It is 600 m in a straight line from central Chicago, an easy walk or train ride. The museum is large, so choose the wings that interest you, and book online to avoid the queue. Some paintings include nudes, which is worth knowing if you have children with you. Check opening hours before you go.
Hopper's famous painting.
Chagall's blue glass.
Glass facing the city.
Grant Park, downtown Chicago, Illinois
Usually two to four hours, so choose the wings that interest you.
Yes, those under 14, according to recent guides.
