The Art Institute of Chicago

About The Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago was founded in 1879 with the ambition of sharing its incredible collection of artworks with its community, both local and international. A staple of downtown Chicago, the Art Institute has grown to over 300,000 works of art and over 1,000,000 square feet of space.

The Art Institue of Chicago is home to the School at the Art Institute of Chicago, where Thomas Hart Benton enrolled in 1907 before moving to Paris.

There are currently 13 works of art by Thomas Hart Benton owned by the Art Institute of Chicago.

Thomas Hart Benton Artwork at The Art Institute of Chicago

Cotton Pickers (1945) by Thomas Hart Benton

The other lithographs and drawings by Thomas Hart Benton are currently off view but may be found online.

Visiting Information

Michigan Avenue Entrance
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603

Modern Wing Entrance
159 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603

https://www.artic.edu/

Hours

  • Monday: 11:00AM - 5:00PM

  • Tuesday: Closed

  • Wednesday: Closed

  • Thursday: 11:00AM - 5:00PM

  • Friday: 11:00AM - 5:00PM

  • Saturday: 11:00AM - 5:00PM

  • Sunday: 11:00AM - 5:00PM

Members of the Art Institute of Chicago can visit one hour earlier than the public on open days.

Holidays:

Closed on the following days:

  • Thanksgiving

  • Christmas

  • New Year’s Day

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