Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, United States

Chicago · United States

Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago’s textile department brings together furnishing fabrics, dress, tapestries and modern or contemporary creations. European, Andean and Asian holdings offer ways to compare construction, decoration and use. Check object records and current displays to plan a route through these materials.

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Why discover this place?

The Art Institute of Chicago’s textile department brings together furnishing fabrics, dress, tapestries and modern or contemporary creations. European, Andean and Asian holdings offer ways to compare construction, decoration and use. Check object records and current displays to plan a route through these materials.

This page provides a stable editorial reference. For hours, prices, temporary exhibitions, access and booking, always check the official source.

Official website

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Collections and practices

What this institution invites you to explore.

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Understanding the visit

How should you approach Art Institute of Chicago?

There are many ways to discover Art Institute of Chicago: follow a chronology, choose one discipline, seek out a few works or simply wander. In Chicago, a flexible plan and a selective visit are often more rewarding than trying to see everything.

Before travelling, use the official website to check open galleries, current exhibitions, closures and access. On site, spend time with a work, change your distance and notice details before turning to labels or interpretive material.

This page focuses on lasting information about the institution and its principal fields. It does not replace the practical guidance published by Art Institute of Chicago for tickets, hours, visitor services and current rules.

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