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The Art Institute of Chicago vs Museum of Contemporary Art
Both are praised by experts. On balance, The Art Institute of Chicago is preferred by most writers compared to Museum of Contemporary Art. The Art Institute of Chicago comes in at #1 in Chicago with praise from 13 sources including goop, Frommer's and Fodor's.
The Art Institute of Chicago
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111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603-6404
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Fodor's
"Come for the sterling collection of Impressionists (an entire room is dedicated to Monet) and Old Masters; linger over the extraordinary and comprehensive photography collection."
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Concierge
"It takes several days to navigate this superb museum housing some 260,000 artworks—including some of the world's most famous masterpieces."
Travel + Leisure
"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."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"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."
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Travel + Leisure
"The AIC is home to more than 300,000 artworks from the far reaches of the globe."
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Museum of Contemporary Art
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220 East Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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Fodor's
"It doesn't have any permanent exhibits; this gives it a feeling of freshness, but it also makes it impossible to predict what will be on display at any time."
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Concierge
"The museum, though, is more interested in keeping things cutting-edge and fun than in surveying even the recent past."
Travel + Leisure
"Add some color to an afternoon in Chicago with a visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art, one of the largest contemporary art museums in the country."
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Afar Magazine
"Exhibit halls branch off the central staircase... and the East and West facing glass walls have unparalleled views over Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago."
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Not For Tourists
"Party down on First Fridays."
