The Art Institute of Chicago is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Chicago.

1. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 686 tips and reviews

Tiffany S.Tiffany Siok: I love the New Modern Art Wing! The set-up is spectacular. I love the mini Picasso statue that was presented to Mayor Daley before the statue was created for Chicago. Read more.

Joshua H.Joshua Haftel: Great collection of classical and modern masterpieces. Well laid out and easy to navigate, they also have great information available to help you appreciate the art more.

Rachel W.Rachel Whinnery: Wonderful art museum! I was there for a morning/afternoon, but could have stayed for days. Don't miss it! 🎨💕

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Chicago.

2. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

8.7
220 E Chicago Ave (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Streeterville · 154 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: One of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the art of our time the Museum offers exhibitions of art created since 1945. It boasts a terraced sculpture garden with a great view of Lake Michigan.

Steven P.Steven Parker: Very nice museum. Pop Art exhibition was excellent.

David W.David Weathersby: Absolutely amazing collection of art at this museum.

Chicago Cultural Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Chicago.

3. Chicago Cultural Center

8.7
78 E Washington St (btwn N Michigan & N Garland Ct.), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 153 tips and reviews

Christopher B.Christopher Burdick: I love going here for free concerts, events, and art exhibits. Also, the building itself is well worth the experience, complete with beautiful mosaic-tile ceilings.

Evan R.Evan Roberts: Always great art here.

Gillespie G.Gillespie Guereca Adair: Lovely architecture and great art work

Millennium Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Chicago.

4. Millennium Park

9.5
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 618 tips and reviews

The Parlor SalonThe Parlor Salon: You have to see the Bean! What a great piece of art!

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Popular park with art everywhere, an outdoor skating rink in the winter, an amphitheater and the peace of art that everyone gravitates towards, the "Bean". It will draw you in to check out.

Jacyn S.Jacyn Siebert: Great view of the city skyline and art in the park.

Mind Crusher Tattoo is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Chicago.

5. Mind Crusher Tattoo

8.6
6705 N Clark St (at North Shore Ave), Chicago, IL
Tattoo Parlor · Rogers Park · 41 tips and reviews

Adam Z.Adam Zollinger: Amazing artists! Great prices!

Alexandra C.Alexandra Correa: Great work, awesome artists, wonderful prices

Jason M.Jason Meckler: Awesome friendly artists, great environment, quality tattoos, beautiful prices. Love this place. Best in Illinois. Kevin is an amazing artist and his staff is also very talented.

Andersonville Galleria is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Chicago.

6. Andersonville Galleria

8.7
5247 N Clark St (btwn Farragut & Berwyn), Chicago, IL
Miscellaneous Store · Andersonville · 18 tips and reviews

KarenKaren: Great place to shop for one of a kind gifts from Chicago artists!

Kate S.Kate Stranberg: great place to spend some time wandering - lots of different local artists have unique booths of clothes, art, jewelry, candy, and everything in between.

Heather D.Heather D: This place has so many unique gift ideas. Love all the Chicago themed art.

The Modern Wing is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Chicago.

7. The Modern Wing

8.8
159 E. Monroe, Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · Grant Park · 24 tips and reviews

James "JJ" F.James "JJ" Fannin: This was an absolute waste of time. 3 yr olds w/ ADD could have done the "modern art" on display. Green panel boards hanging on a white wall IS NOT art. It is lazy bullshit done by no talent hacks

Sarah B.Sarah Best-Wilson: Sometimes I pop down the street (from the Cultural Center) to take an art vacation over lunch. I enjoyed the Avant-Garde in Everyday Life exhibit a lot.

Max G.Max Greatness: The crap they display as modern art is asinine

Old Town Ale House is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Chicago.

8. Old Town Ale House

8.2
219 W North Ave (N Wieland St), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Old Town · 51 tips and reviews

Peggysue R.Peggysue Real: This place is the home of the best art in the city.

Christina Y.Christina Y: Jazz, art, and wheel of fortune, what else do you need?

Kevin M.Kevin M. McNally, CMP: In the spirit of Chef Bourdain (who filmed here), this is a local dive. Art paintings by the owner are awesome as you sip whatever you desire at the bar. This is a story telling/story sharing venue.

Cloud Gate by Anish Kapoor (2004) is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Chicago.

9. Cloud Gate by Anish Kapoor (2004)

9.1
N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Grant Park · 304 tips and reviews

Justin O.Justin Ordoveza: A wonderful art installation, interesting angles and optical illusions. Great place to people watch.

Danny G.Danny Garcia: Awesome art!

Dave M.Dave Morin: One of the greatest pieces of large scale outdoor art in the world. Must see when in Chicago.

Bridgeport Art Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Chicago.

10. Bridgeport Art Center

9.3
1200 W 35th St (at S Racine Ave), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · Bridgeport · 12 tips and reviews

lora w.lora wierzbowski: Check out the Open Studios on the third Friday of each month, and next weekend the Bridgeport Art Walk.

CurvatudeCurvatude: I am in love! So much art & creativity

Dobrila P.Dobrila Pintar: Up and coming hot spot in #Chicago #art community

DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Chicago.

11. DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

8.9
740 E 56th Pl (S Cottage Grove Ave), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Washington Park · 32 tips and reviews

BETBET: Provides a beautiful illustration of African American history, culture and art. Celebrate Black History by checking out more amazing African American contributions: http://bet.us/BHM

Joel H.Joel Hall: The Black Excellence Awards for 2016 were phenomenal this year in recognizing Black Excellence in all areas of the arts. Definitely a no miss. Support your arts community.

Patricia A.Patricia Andrews-Keenan: Check out the inaugural Black Fine Art Month Exhibit by the artists of augment International #pigmentintl #pigment #blackfineartmonth

Lillstreet Art Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Chicago.

12. Lillstreet Art Center

9.1
4401 N Ravenswood Ave (Montrose), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · Ravenswood · 17 tips and reviews

gene s.gene stovicek: Espresso is bad. Water is bad. Cookies are hard. People are nice. Everything is expensive when it comes to clichêd art.

MarcellaMarcella: Great place for beginners and professional artists.

Cassandra H.Cassandra Hutchinson: Gather a whole new perspective about ART!!! Whatever the medium!

National Museum of Mexican Art is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Chicago.

13. National Museum of Mexican Art

8.8
1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL
Museum · Heart of Chicago · 32 tips and reviews

United Latino PrideUnited Latino Pride: NMMA has been a proud supporter of the LBGTQA community at large, hosting Queer Prom, and a wealth of other Community events, they also have amazing art exhibits, and are largely free!

Yollocalli ArtsReachYollocalli ArtsReach: Did you know the NMMA has programming for teens? Yollocalli Arts Reach offers FREE art classes for teens and young adults, check us out! Read more.

Chicago Sister Cities InternationalChicago Sister Cities International: Always free and always worth a visit, the NMMA is home to one of the country’s largest Mexican art collections.

Hyde Park Art Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Chicago.

14. Hyde Park Art Center

8.6
5020 S Cornell Ave (at 51st Street), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · East Hyde Park · 9 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This community arts center offers an array of arts classes like photography, painting, ceramics and drawing -LW

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This community arts center offers an array of arts classes like photography, painting, ceramics and drawing.

David W.David Weathersby: Great art center, always fun to visit

Blick Art Materials is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Chicago.

15. Blick Art Materials

8.7
1574 N Kingsbury St (at W North Ave), Chicago, IL
Arts and Crafts Store · 14 tips and reviews

Chris A.Chris Arnold: I am here at least 5 times a week...best art supplies in L-Park (suggest signing up for emails and discounts). a* Read more.

Josh P.Josh Photoshop: There is a seat in the stationary section that is pretty comfy for the bored boyfriends/girlfriends of art students

Toperfect A.Toperfect Art: Hi, Blick art, we want to resell your materials on German store Read more.