Art Institute of Chicago Self-Guided Audio Tour (without Ticket)
Description
Explore the world's most remarkable art pieces at the Art Institute of Chicago with your personal self-guided audio tour.
The Art Institute of Chicago, opened in 1879 and housed in a magnificent Beaux-Arts building on Michigan Avenue, serves as a school and museum for the fine arts. It hosts masterpieces by famous artists like Vincent Van Gogh, Edward Hopper, Pablo Picasso, and many others.
The tour will start on the 1st floor by exploring the art of different cultures — China, Japan, India, and Africa. Here, you will discover a few pieces dating back to the Neolithic period. You will also see the artworks of Ancient Rome and Greece, the cornerstone of Western civilization. Stop by and admire the statue of the Aphrodite of Knidos, the first monumental female nude in classical sculpture.
On the 2nd floor, you will be introduced to Modern American Art and European Decorative Arts and invited to the greatest collection of Impressionist artwork in the world while being guided through must-see paintings.
The tour ends on the 3rd floor with a significant exhibition of Modern Art and the most renowned objects to explore. Don't miss the outdoor Bluhm Family Terrace to enjoy the stunning Chicago skyline while appreciating and living through your new art experience.
NOTE! This tour DOES NOT include a ticket! Buy it at www.artic.edu
This tour is not affiliated with the AIC but is provided by an independent creator.
Included
Downloadable multimedia audio tour on the WeGoTrip app (English)
Step-by-step navigation through museum halls
Offline functionality, audio narration, and written text explanations
Excluded
Entrance ticket to the Art Institute of Chicago. Buy it at www.artic.edu
Personal guide — you will get the tour on the mobile app
Earphones — you should bring your own
Know before you go
Charged Smartphone
Earphones