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All Renaissance art & Early modern art museums to visit in Illinois

Experience the artistic revival of the Renaissance and early modern periods at 3 museums in Illinois. These museums showcase masterpieces from a transformative era in art history.

Are you captivated by Renaissance and early modern art? These are the best museums to visit in Illinois:

  1. The Art Institute of Chicago1

    The Art Institute of Chicago

     Chicago, IL
    The Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) is a museum of visual arts located at 111 South Michigan Avenue in Grant Park, Chicago. It is one of the largest museums in the United States, second only to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The museum is affiliated with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and was established in 1879 as the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts.
     4.5
    Art & Design Art
  3. Smart Museum of Art2

    Smart Museum of Art

     Chicago, IL
    The David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art, situated on the University of Chicago campus, houses a permanent collection of over 15,000 objects. The museum is open to the public and does not charge an admission fee.
     4.1
    Art & Design Art
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    Loyola University Museum of Art

     Chicago, IL
    The Loyola University Museum of Art, also known as LUMA, is a distinctive institution that opened its doors in 2005. It stands out among Chicago's many museums for its unique focus on exploring the spiritual aspects of art from a wide range of cultures, faiths, and historical periods. This makes it a fascinating destination for those interested in the intersection of art and spirituality.
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    Art & Design Art