Art Institute and more: Chicago museums offering free admission on Presidents Day 2025
While many things may be closed on Monday, Feb. 17 in honor of Presidents Day, many Chicago museums are open, and some are even offering free admission.
Caroline Kent's murals transform Union Station with 'Art at Amtrak'
Artist Caroline Kent poses for a portrait at her studio in Humboldt Park. Kent is the talent behind a large, site-specific ...
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Artist Wafaa Bilal showcases 20-year journey with exhibit at Museum of Contemporary Art
His latest exhibit, “Indulge Me,” is currently on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. In many respect, his exhibit is a retrospective of a fascinating career. Bilal made a name ...
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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago honors Black History Month
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is honoring Black History Month with works from local artists. Donald Trump’s data purge has begun The best late-night host of all time isn't Leno or ...
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Meet Surrealist Gertrude Abercrombie, the ‘Jazz Witch’ Who Captivated the Art World
"The Whole World Is a Mystery" at the Carnegie Museum of Art marks the first retrospective look at Gertrude Abercrombie in ...
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Chicago History Museum workers want to join an arts industry unionization wave
About two dozen workers at the Chicago History Museum have signed a letter saying they plan to unionize. In the letter, ...
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Top free museum days in Chicago
Chicago is known as a world-class city ... to experience everything from Van Gogh to rich African art. Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Free Days: Friday evenings: Every Friday from 5:00 p.m ...
With historic gift, Art Institute may have the most French art outside France
Though the value of the donated artwork was not disclosed, it’s thought to be comparable to last fall’s $75 million gift to ...