If you’re a passionate museum dweller, you’ll feel right home in Chicago—especially if you’re a huge art lover. The most populous city of Illinois will rock your world with its thriving art scene, and these three museums are a good place to start exploring it.
Art Institute of Chicago
Safely tucked away inside Grant Park, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s oldest and largest art museums. It opened its doors in the 19th century, and it now houses an extensive collection of 300,000 works of art, split into 30 exhibitions that you can explore during your visit.
Smart Museum of Art
Located on the campus of the University of Chicago, this is one of the best art museums in this city that you can visit free of charge. Its extensive collection mostly covers modern and contemporary art, but the museum also houses impressive works of art created by European masters.
Museum Of Contemporary Art
Speaking of museums dedicated to contemporary art, this one happens to be one of the largest in the entire world. Its collection of post-World War II paintings, sculptures, and other works is as impressive as it gets, but its temporary exhibitions are just as amazing.