Louis H. Sullivan was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 3, 1856. His formal education was erratic, but its scope and variety laid the foundation for Sullivan’s monumental presence on the ...

Digital Resources is a growing on-line representation of special collections and archival materials. It contains reproductions of print publications, websites presenting important collections in whole ...

Find us on the first floor of the museum’s Modern Wing. Turn left after you enter at 159 East Monroe. The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Learning Center (RLC) is the museum’s hub for learning and ...

Responsible for the treatment, research, and long-term preservation of over 300,000 works of art in the Art Institute’s collections, the Department of Conservation and Science is integral to the ...

Looking for ways that a group can experience the museum together? We offer both guided tours through our external partners and recommendations for self-guided visits, plus lots of tips for making your ...

Adjacent to Millennium Park and steps away from Lake Michigan, the Art Institute of Chicago sits in the heart of the city’s downtown. The museum offers two entrances: the doors to the original 1893 ...

Never been to the Art Institute before and not sure what to expect? Never fear. We’ve got plenty of handy tips to make your visit fun and inspiring—and likely not your last. Purchase tickets in ...

for the extravagant and conspicuous use of gold. Over time, imperial expansion increased Romans’ access to a variety of valuable materials, leading to a distinctly Roman taste for jewelry ...