The Art Institute of Chicago

"It takes several days to navigate this superb museum housing some 260,000 artworks—including some of the world's most famous masterpieces."

"With more than 260,000 works of art ranging from ancient Egyptian to contemporary, the Art Institute is home to some of the world’s most celebrated masterpieces." Full review

"An institution, whose gorgeous historic wing (opened in 1893) is rivaled only by its stark and stunning Modern Wing... the second-largest museum in the country." Full review

"The AIC is home to more than 300,000 artworks from the far reaches of the globe." Full review

"The AIC is one of the great museums of the world and the preeminent arts institution of the Midwest. Its collections span 5,000 years." Full review

"The Art Institute of Chicago hosts the first exhibition devoted to Britain’s rising-star architect David Adjaye in September." Full review

"Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is hands down one of the city’s oldest treasures." Full review

"Two permanent collections that often get overlooked. The Thorne Miniature Rooms, located in the lower level just after entry, feature 68 rooms with impeccable detail and scale." Full review

"A world-class museum, the Art Institute boasts one of the nation’s largest permanent collections of Impressionist paintings and an extensive display of Asian art." Full review

"Guarded by an iconic pair of bronze lions, the Art Institute of Chicago houses a permanent collection of more than 300,000 artworks, displayed in a sprawling complex of galleries and halls." Full review