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Museum of Contemporary Art: Traveler Reviews


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #414 of 514 attractions in Chicago
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Attraction type: Art museum
Address: 220 East Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: 312 280 2660
Fax: 312 397 4095

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“not much in such a large building”

Museum of Contemporary Art

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Chicago, Illinois
Nov 1, 2005
2/2 found this review helpful

One of the worst art museums in the nation. On the day I went there was nothing from the permanent collection on display. One floor of the museum was closed, and the remaining sections of the museum had so many school children in it. It was difficult to appreciate the temporary exhibit that had been installed. On another note the current temporary exhibit is awful, and offers no insight or descriptions of what was intended. Spend your $10 at the Art Institute and skip the contemporary.

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“stellar art in chicago”

Museum of Contemporary Art

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Detroit, MI
Jan 31, 2005
4/6 found this review helpful

The Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the BEST things to see in Chicago. While I was on vacation last month I spent a lovely afternoon there. I saw an exhibit of contemporary photography and video from China that blew me away. Not only was the art good, but the gift store and restaurant (Puck's) were fantastic too. Definitely will be back on my next trip to Chicago!

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“one of world's best”

Museum of Contemporary Art

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5 of 5 stars
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Duluth, MN
Dec 17, 2003
3/6 found this review helpful

one of world's first rate art museums; the Manet by the Sea exhibit is exceptional (et the head phones.) Also, try one of the walking architectural tours - just across Michigan Ave from the Museum.

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“Observation”

Museum of Contemporary Art

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Dec 3, 2001
1/2 found this review helpful

It was okay but not that creative

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220 East Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 Tel: 312 280 2660 Fax: 312 397 4095