Smart Museum of Art
The fine arts museum of the University of Chicago. Admission is always free.
5550 S Greenwood Ave (at E. 56th St.) Chicago , IL 60637 United States
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A hidden gem : free admission and a collection that spans 10,000 years, great events as well , especially their "At the threshold"series
The Smart supports life-long learning among a range of audiences. Reside residents: Get free admission for you and your guests and 10% off in the cafe and bookstore . Read more
Great food from all the local restaurants ! Snail, medici, foodism, etc. Not many tables, so it can get crowded . Best grilled cheese sandwich ever
Don't miss the lively French & Japanese color prints , on display through 1/20. (The portrait of Saigo Takamori is very striking.)
The University of Chicago’s own art museum hosts Art Afternoons, offering a different (free!) hands-on art activity each Wednesday from 12n-3pm, in the summer.Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more
If you're looking for a classy , small(ish) wedding venue I highly recommend the Smart. They have fantastic events coordination and the space is gorgeous!
Free admission , surprisingly rich art collection
Smart Museum of Art, Check out Freebie, its awesome! Read more
Seems like an amazing place for a wedding reception!
Lots of good art to check out near the U of C. Enjoy!
Free admission .
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The chicken pot pie and the root beer floats are to die for. Don't forget to ask for their famous fried pickle on the side!!! - Alfredo Perez
There's a little bit of everything for everybody - from swimming to weights! - Dwayne Kilbourne
Beautiful reading room! Great place for late night work. - Anamaria Hernandez
Absolutely brilliant spaces and wonderful curation. Make time to go when you're in Chicago!! - Shawn Calhoun
Pretty good diversity in their private collection and regular rotation of specials. Small museum (2 floors), but also free. Worth a visit. - James Howald
Get the apple pastry a la mode. For something savory, can't go wrong with the turkey and Swiss or ham and cheese croissant - Genie
Small museum with beautiful collections. It's great for having a relaxing time, totally worth checking it out. - Ruth Madrigal
The play was excellent Water by the Spoonful. Front row was best! - Donna Binbek
Category Arts and Entertainment » Museum » Art Museum
Place United States » Illinois » Cook County » Chicago » Hyde Park