Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago,IL

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.
  • Email

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