Art Institute of Chicago

With an impressive collection of art that spans 5,000 years from artists and cultures around the world, the Art Institute of Chicago will keep art lovers and culture vultures very happy.  

The museum is widely considered to be one of Chicago's finest attractions and features a diverse array of stunning modern and contemporary artworks. Here, you can see the largest collection of Impressionist paintings outside of Paris, including works by Van Gogh and Georgia O’Keeffe.  

Throughout the Art Institute of Chicago, spot famous artworks such as Grant Wood’s American Gothic, Katsushika Hokusai‘s The Great Wave, and Marc Chagall’s America Windows. 

Around the museum, there are dramatic sculptures and Japanese architectural spaces designed to frame the masterpieces. 

The Art Institute of Chicago is especially family-friendly, with plenty of activities for budding artists. Kids can get creative and design their own tour in the Ryan Learning Center. They can explore the tiny wonders of the Thorne Miniature Rooms and mysterious Ancient Egyptian masterpieces.

Voted TripAdvisor's #1 Chicago attraction and featured in their "Best of the Best US attractions in 2025" list, it's a must-see when visiting the Windy City.