The Art Institute of Chicago: The Heartland of American Art 🎨😍

• Name: Art Institute of Chicago 🏛 • Address: 111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60603 📍 Opening Hours ⏰ • Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM • Thursday: Extended until 8:00 PM • Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day 🦃🎄🎆 Ticket Information 🎫 • General Admission: Adults: $25 Seniors (65+): $19 Children under 14: Free • Fast Pass Tickets: Adults: $35 Seniors (65+): $29 Teens (14-17): $29 Children & Members: Free • Chicago CityPass: Holders can enter without Fast Pass tickets 🎟 Recommended Duration ⏳ • Suggested Visit Time: 2-4 hours Transportation Guide 🚇🚶 • Subway: The nearest station is Adams/Wabash, just a 2-minute walk away 🚇👣 • Walking: It's only a 5-minute walk from Cloud Gate in Millennium Park 🌆🚶 Highlights of the Collection 🖼 • Includes Van Gogh's "The Bedroom", Monet's "Haystacks" and "Water Lilies", Grant Wood's "American Gothic", and Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks", among others 🎨✨ Photography & Sketching 📸🎨 • Photography: Allowed for permanent collections and special exhibitions. Flash, tripods, and video cameras are prohibited 🚫📸 • Sketching: Use of sketch paper and boards no larger than 13 x 17 inches is permitted. Easels, stools, or any items that disrupt gallery visits are prohibited 🚫🎨 Locker Services 🗄 • Locker services are available for $1 per item. Members can use them for free. Free handbags are also provided for carrying valuables 👜🔒 Important Notes ⚠️ • Prohibited Items: Art supplies except pencils (e.g., pens), backpacks, baby carriers, and bags larger than 13 x 17 inches are not allowed 🚫🎒 • Strollers: Allowed in the museum. However, due to space limitations, they may be prohibited in special exhibitions 👶🚼 #MuseumRecommendations #ArtInstituteOfChicagoTravelGuide #ChicagoTravelTips 🏙🎨