In Short
Address and Contact
- Name of museum: Art Institute of Chicago
- Address: 11 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60603-6404
- Website: www.artic.edu
- Telephone: (312) 443-3600
- Time of visit: 07/03/2017
Accessibility
- Brochures and maps in large print: No; maps available on the app though
- Private verbal description tours: Yes, free. Please call the Department of Learning and Public Engagement at (312) 857-7641 at least two weeks in advance
- Touch gallery: free. At the Ryan Learning Center, you will find the Elizabeth Morse Touch Gallery.
- Link to accessibility
- Tel: (312) 857-7641.
Getting around
- Audio guide: yes, small fee
- Gallery talks: daily at 12pm
- App: yes, easy to handle
- Wi-Fi: yes
- Art labels: you will find different sizes in the galleries, many are well designed and have good contrast, readable font size, and audio guide symbol
- Light: varies from gallery to gallery
- Stairs and elevators: several staircases connect the floors and buildings, elevators can be found throughout the museum.
- Wheelchairs: yes
- Ticket counter: at Michigan Avenue entrance and Modern Wing entrance
- Coat check: sorry, I did not check!
- Café: there are several dining options in the museum http://www.artic.edu/visit/dining
- Shop: a wide assortment of gifts, jewelry, books, and merchandise derived from the Art Institute's collection and exhibitions.
Tip
Visit the website in advance to check on current exhibitions and other updates