The Art Institute of Chicago

Particularly renowned for its collections of Impressionist paintings, the Art Institute of Chicago has artworks from around the world.

This highly acclaimed museum of world art is one of the oldest and largest museums in the United States that is hosting various artworks. The Art Institute of Chicago dates back to the Chicago Academy of Design, which was founded in 1866 by local artists on Dearborn Street. In 1882, the Academy changed its name to the Art Institute of Chicago. As a research institution, the institute has a significant influence on the development of the art in the world.