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Art Institute of Chicago

Museum Full day difficulty: Easy with kids: yes

One of the great art museums in the world, guarded by two bronze lions at its entrance on Michigan Avenue. Inside hang paintings that children recognize from books and movies, plus a huge collection of armor and miniatures.

The pop wink

In «Ferris Bueller's Day Off», the kids wander through this museum and one of them gets hypnotized by Seurat's painting made of tiny dots. Your daughter can look for that very painting and step up close to see it is made of thousands of dots.

With kids

Look for Seurat's painting of tiny dots and step close to see the dots one by one
Wander through the hall of medieval knights' armor
Explore the Thorne Miniature Rooms, tiny little rooms furnished down to the detail
Say hello to the two bronze lions guarding the entrance

Accessibility: All ages; there is a family room with activities for the little ones

With family

Each of you picks a favorite painting and explains why
Join a workshop in the museum's family room
Recognize the works you have already seen in books or movies
Step out to Grant Park, right across the street, to stretch your legs

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