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Museum of Contemporary Art
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The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is the place to go for art and culture.
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Overview
The MCA is one of the world’s largest contemporary art institutions. Enjoy cutting-edge art displays and rotating exhibits, featuring works from both up-and-coming artists and established icons.
Among its permanent collection and rotating exhibits, you'll see works that extend across a wide range of time, art movements, and media, highlighting the living artists of today. The MCA often pairs exhibits with a variety of programs, boasting a calendar full of exciting events. Be sure to check the official website before you visit to see what's happening, from live arts and artist talks to family days and workshops.
MCA Chicago highlights
Chicago Works
Learn about the ground-breaking artists of Chicago’s contemporary art scene as you explore these rotating exhibits.
The Atrium Project
Rotating large-scale art installations, ranging from sculpture to works on the wall, are featured in the MCA’s Kovler Atrium.
Marisol Restaurant & Bar
Experience unique culinary offerings at this Bib Gourmand Michelin-awarded restaurant and bar surrounded by immersive wall paintings designed by renowned artist Chris Ofili.
The Sculpture Garden
Grab a drink from the bar and relax on the terrace, taking in a quiet moment within bustling downtown Chicago.
Scavenger Hunt
Ask for a pamphlet at the front desk and journey through the MCA to complete this fun-filled scavenger hunt that will engage the entire family.
What's included
Explore the ever-changing exhibitions.
Visit plenty of other Chicago attractions with your pass.
Get general admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art.
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220 East Chicago Avenue Chicago,, Chicago, USHow to get there
Accessible via the #3 King Drive, #10 Museum of Science and Industry, and #66 Chicago Avenue buses, as well as several Michigan Avenue bus routes.
Four blocks east of the Chicago Avenue stop on the CTA Red Line.
Standard opening hours
Upcoming schedule changes
Museum of Contemporary Art
ThorOver priced for the quality and number of exhibits. Disappointed.
Review fir the museum
Joseph ambroseThis place was a little underwealming. They did have a couple interesting exhibits but it was really plain.
Small but Quick, Cute
JessIf you’re around, pay a quick visit for the arts and education. It’s not very big and might as well make use of the pass! Some content might not be kid friendly, parents be aware of exhibit content before entering an area
Interesting
GrahamInteresting art but much of it not visually as appealing as the works in the Art Institute
Bonita experiencia
Hay que tener el Alma de conocedor de arte para poder disfeurarlo, a mi me costo trabajo por que no soy tanto de artes, pero sin duda una buena experiencia
Not interesting
ValerieNot very intersting poor interest for a city like Chicago
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