ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO

Two majestic lions greet you at the door of the Art Institute of Chicago in the heart of Chicago's Loop. Once inside, you will find a beautifully impressive marble lobby that makes the museum itself a work of art.

As you navigate your way through approximately 300,000 works spanning the globe and ranging from ancient to modern, your soul will be moved. Contemplate treasures such as sculpture, architecture, photography, textiles, and paintings, and get an intimate view of some of the world's most famous art.

Some of the museum's most famous icons include: Gustave Caillebotte's Paris Street; Rainy Day; Georges Seurat's A Sunday on the Isle of La Grande Jatte-1884; Grant Wood's American Gothic; Edward Hopper's Nighthawks; and Pablo Picasso's The Old Guitarist. The collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings is also so impressive you could be engulfed for hours.

Embrace the grandeur of the Art Institute's other thematic collections. Gain insights into the African American struggle throughout history, and learn about famous Chicago artists. Discover portrayals of mythology and children in art. Gaze at portraits or journey along the Silk Road. Finally, take in the recent acquisitions that continue to uphold the museum as one of the greatest art destinations on the planet.

Make time to enter world of contemporary art during your visit. This world is so vast and rich that the Art Institute recently built and dedicated an entire building to it. The Modern Wing houses a renowned collection of modern European painting and sculpture as well as collection of contemporary art, film, video, new media, and more. Admire works by Henri Matisse, Jackson Pollock, and Charles Ray among others. Don't miss the spectacular display of surrealist work or the architecture and design galleries.

Plus, marvel at the modern photography that takes stage here as well. When you are ready to step ponder the magnificence you have just seen, enjoy lunch along with magnificent city views at Terzo Piano.