Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the biggest and most loved art museums in the whole country. It holds thousands of paintings, sculptures, and treasures from all over the world.
It is famous for its two proud bronze lions guarding the front steps and for world-famous paintings like the tiny dots of 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte.' Families love the Thorne Miniature Rooms, dozens of tiny perfect rooms you can peek into.
The Lions
Two large bronze lions have watched over the front steps since 1894. On special days the city dresses them up in helmets or flower wreaths to celebrate.
Famous Paintings
You can see real masterpieces up close, like Grant Wood's stern farmer couple in 'American Gothic.' Many paintings look totally different when you step back and then lean in close.
Tiny Rooms
The Thorne Miniature Rooms are 68 little rooms built at doll size with real tiny furniture, rugs, and chandeliers. Kids love hunting for the smallest details in each one.