Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s major museums, housing an extraordinary collection of objects from across places, cultures, and time. We are also a place of active learning for all—dedicated to investigation, innovation, education, and dialogue—continually aspiring to greater public service and civic engagement.
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Financial Reporting
Our annual reports offer a snapshot of the work we are able to do each year—growing our collection, expanding engagement, strengthening our exhibition program, and innovating our public programs for all ages—thanks to the generosity of our supporters.
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Departments
From caring for the collection to creating engaging programming to developing the next generation of museum professionals, the museum’s departments work to ensure the Art Institute is a relevant and dynamic space now and for centuries to come.
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Mission and History
Since its founding in 1879, the Art Institute has grown its collection and its physical site, always serving as a repository of world-class art as well as an “institute”—open to inquiry, research, scholarship, experimentation, and the exchange of ideas.
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Land Acknowledgment
For thousands of years, Native Americans have stewarded the lands and waters of the region surrounding Chicago. The Art Institute recognizes and is mindful of these rich cultural traditions that continue to thrive in our city today.
