The Art Institute was built on rubble from the Chicago Fire of 1871. -per wikipedia
Right here in our backyard, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the finest art museums in the country. The building, itself, was built for the 1893 World’s Columbian Expedition, and has housed the Institute ever since that time.
There are over 300000 works of art, ranging from modern photography to medieval suits of armor.
Currently, general admission to the institute is free on Thursdays from 5-8 pm. Even outside of the free time, your i-card should get you in for $7 any other time of the week. The traveling exhibits and other features may have an extra cost, but the general admission should keep you busy for at least a few visits.
USE YOUR U-PASS: The Art Institute is in walking distance from the Monroe Red and Blue line stops, as well as the Adams/Wabash loop train stop. Or, as always, let Google guide you.
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