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The Renaissance Society
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The Renaissance Society, founded in 1915, is a leading independent contemporary art museum located on the campus of the University of Chicago, with a focus on the commissioning and production of new works by international artists.
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5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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1155 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Fulton Hall
Goodspeed Hall, 5845 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
University of Chicago College Admissions
1101 E 58th St Suite 105, Chicago, IL 60637
Frederick C. Robie House
5757 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
University of Chicago - Main Quadrangle
1100 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
5850 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
5807 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
University of Chicago Botany Pond
1103 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
University of Chicago: Hyde Park
Chicago, IL 60637
Nearby restaurants
Grounds of Being: The Divinity School Coffee Shop
Swift Hall, 1025 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Cobb Coffee Shop
Cobb Lecture Hall, S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Harper Café
1116 E 59th St 3rd floor, Chicago, IL 60637, United States
Plein Air Cafe
5751 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Quadrangle Club
1155 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Hallowed Grounds
1127 E 57th St #2, Chicago, IL 60637
Peach's at University
5730 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Arley D. Cathey Dining Commons
6025 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Ex Libris Cafe
Regenstein Library, 1100 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637, United States
Quantum Cafe
Eckhardt, 5640 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Nearby local services
Midway Plaisance Ice Skating Rink
1130 Midway Plaisance, Chicago, IL 60637
Seminary Co-op Bookstores
5751 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
57th Street Books
1301 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Midway Market
6031 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Harris (Harriet) Park
6200 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Nearby hotels
The Study at University of Chicago
1227 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Hamlin House B&B
5528 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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The Renaissance Society

5811 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
4.1(39)
Open until 12:00 AM
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The Renaissance Society, founded in 1915, is a leading independent contemporary art museum located on the campus of the University of Chicago, with a focus on the commissioning and production of new works by international artists.

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attractions: The University of Chicago, Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum, Fulton Hall, University of Chicago College Admissions, Frederick C. Robie House, University of Chicago - Main Quadrangle, Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, University of Chicago Botany Pond, University of Chicago: Hyde Park, restaurants: Grounds of Being: The Divinity School Coffee Shop, Cobb Coffee Shop, Harper Café, Plein Air Cafe, Quadrangle Club, Hallowed Grounds, Peach's at University, Arley D. Cathey Dining Commons, Ex Libris Cafe, Quantum Cafe, local businesses: Midway Plaisance Ice Skating Rink, Seminary Co-op Bookstores, 57th Street Books, Midway Market, Harris (Harriet) Park
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(773) 702-8670
Website
renaissancesociety.org
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The University of Chicago

Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum

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The University of Chicago

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Open until 5:00 PM
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Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum

Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum

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Open until 12:00 AM
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Fulton Hall

Fulton Hall

4.7

(11)

Open 24 hours
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University of Chicago College Admissions

University of Chicago College Admissions

4.7

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Open until 5:00 PM
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Nearby restaurants of The Renaissance Society

Grounds of Being: The Divinity School Coffee Shop

Cobb Coffee Shop

Harper Café

Plein Air Cafe

Quadrangle Club

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Peach's at University

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Ex Libris Cafe

Quantum Cafe

Grounds of Being: The Divinity School Coffee Shop

Grounds of Being: The Divinity School Coffee Shop

4.7

(103)

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Open until 4:00 PM
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Cobb Coffee Shop

Cobb Coffee Shop

4.1

(29)

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Open until 4:30 PM
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Harper Café

Harper Café

4.5

(20)

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Open until 7:00 PM
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Plein Air Cafe

Plein Air Cafe

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(387)

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Open until 4:00 PM
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Midway Plaisance Ice Skating Rink

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Midway Plaisance Ice Skating Rink

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Seminary Co-op Bookstores

Seminary Co-op Bookstores

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(227)

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57th Street Books

57th Street Books

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Midway Market

Midway Market

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(16)

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Reviews of The Renaissance Society

4.1
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5.0
7y

One of my favorite places to visit because the gallery routinely shows artists commercial galleries may not be able to

It's especially bettee when there's enough time to walk the magnificent campus

I've attached some photos of sculptor Richard Rezac's show that...

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3.0
8y

Really small museum, really just one work of art. Make sure when you ask for a description of the art before walking in, as they don't have any info inside. The art piece on display felt pretty exagerated on the importance, it was not much to think...

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4.0
3y

The content of the display changes from time to time. This time it's four paintings and one movie. The movie is interesting if you read the narratives.

If you have extra time to hang out at uchicago then this could be an...

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Blaine BershadBlaine Bershad
One of my favorite places to visit because the gallery routinely shows artists commercial galleries may not be able to It's especially bettee when there's enough time to walk the magnificent campus I've attached some photos of sculptor Richard Rezac's show that show the space
Caitlyn LiuCaitlyn Liu
The content of the display changes from time to time. This time it's four paintings and one movie. The movie is interesting if you read the narratives. If you have extra time to hang out at uchicago then this could be an interesting place.
Ashleigh MavrosAshleigh Mavros
A very small gallery space, but it’s free and they have rotating exhibits. I wouldn’t go out of your way to visit, but if you have some extra time you could pop in!
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One of my favorite places to visit because the gallery routinely shows artists commercial galleries may not be able to It's especially bettee when there's enough time to walk the magnificent campus I've attached some photos of sculptor Richard Rezac's show that show the space
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A very small gallery space, but it’s free and they have rotating exhibits. I wouldn’t go out of your way to visit, but if you have some extra time you could pop in!
Ashleigh Mavros

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