The Art Institute’s new acquisitions include German oil painting, a rare Indian textile and a Richard Hunt sculpture

The museum added more than 1,000 artworks to its collection in 2025, including pieces from Chicago artists like Hunt and ...
NBC Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago offering free weekday admission for Illinois residents on select days. Here's when

One of downtown Chicago's hallmark attractions is offering free admission to Illinois residents in the upcoming weeks as part of a "Winter Weekdays" offering. Beginning this week, the Art Institute of ...
NBC Chicago

Art Institute and more: Chicago museums offering free admission on Presidents Day 2025

It's a frigid day out in Chicago, with wind chills as low as -25 degrees at times. And with school and public libraries closed due to Presidents Day, some might be looking to get out of the house but ...
CBS News

Art Institute of Chicago receives $75 million donation for new addition

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Art Institute of Chicago is getting a new addition thanks to a $75 million donation. The gift is courtesy of Aaron I. Fleischman and his husband, Dr. Lin Lougheed—who have been ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Art Institute hopes to introduce architect Bruce Goff to a new generation

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Chicago museums announce free admission days

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago museums have announced free-entry days for some groups. The museums involved include the Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Griffin Museum of Science and ...