Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago collects, preserves, and interprets works of art of the highest quality, representing the world’s diverse artistic traditions, for the inspiration and education of the public and in accordance with our profession’s highest ethical standards and practices.
The Art Institute of Chicago was founded as both a museum and school for the fine arts in 1879, a critical era in the history of Chicago as civic energies were devoted to rebuilding the metropolis that had been destroyed by the Great Fire of 1871. The Art Institute found its permanent home in 1893, when it moved into a building constructed on what is recognized today as the traditional homelands of the Council of Three Fires—the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. Built jointly with the city of Chicago for the World’s Columbian Exposition at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Adams Street, that building—its entry flanked by the two famous bronze lions—remains the “front door” of the museum even today.
The Art Institute of Chicago was founded as both a museum and school for the fine arts in 1879, a critical era in the history of Chicago as civic energies were devoted to rebuilding the metropolis that had been destroyed by the Great Fire of 1871. The Art Institute found its permanent home in 1893, when it moved into a building constructed on what is recognized today as the traditional homelands of the Council of Three Fires—the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. Built jointly with the city of Chicago for the World’s Columbian Exposition at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Adams Street, that building—its entry flanked by the two famous bronze lions—remains the “front door” of the museum even today.
Opening hours (in 1991):
Mon: 10.30 - 16.30
Tue: 10.30 - 20.00
Wed: 10.30 - 16.30
Thu: 10.30 - 16.30
Fri: 10.30 - 16.30
Sat: 10.00 - 17.00
Sun: 12.00 - 17.00
The Art Institute is one of the rare places in Chicago that is true neutral ground. Even Anarchs would probably rise up against one of their members breaking the rule of Elysium here.
Elders and Anarchs alike come until the small hours to discuss the finer points of the artworks (as well as to plot and scheme). The sight of Kindred from several different clans sitting in a museum in the dead of night, discussing the brush strokes of Monet, is one of the most bizarre to be found in Chicago.
Elders and Anarchs alike come until the small hours to discuss the finer points of the artworks (as well as to plot and scheme). The sight of Kindred from several different clans sitting in a museum in the dead of night, discussing the brush strokes of Monet, is one of the most bizarre to be found in Chicago.
Purpose / Function
Part of the Elysium of Chicago
Type
Museum
Parent Location
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