Art Institute of Chicago tickets and self-guided audio tour

111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, US, Chicago, United States of America
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$52.00
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Overview
Duration
4h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

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.

What to remember

Important info

  • Please note: you will need to download the WeGoTrip app in order to check in and use the audio guide
  • After booking, you will receive an SMS with a direct link for downloading the app to your smartphone
  • The audio tour is only available in English and works offline. Remember to bring your headphones and a charged smartphone
  • This is a self-guided tour, you won't find a guide at the meeting point
included
What's included
included-item
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
excluded
What's not included
excluded-items
Earphones not included — bring your own. Personal guide — you will get the tour on the mobile app
know before you go
Know Before You Go
Highlights

Marvel at masterpieces by Van Gogh, Picasso, Hopper, Matisse, and other famous artists. Explore the best of the collection - from Chinese artifacts to world-known paintings. Learn the stories behind the greatest artworks from a detailed in-app audio guide

Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, our partner's policy does not allow us to refund, cancel or change this booking.
Provider
WeGoTrip
Meeting Point

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