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Overview

About the Art Institute of Chicago:

Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago has two main branches: the Museum of the Art Institute of Chicago and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The museum holds multiple collections, including a Japanese collection of approximately 3,800 items, with Japanese items scattered throughout the other collections. It also has a research library, the Ryerson and Burnham Libraries, open to the public within the museum.

The digital collections of the Art Institute of Chicago are especially noteworthy for their easy navigation and documentation. Their online resources are especially useful for teaching, for student course research and for beginning more substantial research projects.

Research Collections

Institution

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Institution: Art Institute of Chicago

Founded: 1866

Type: Museum

Location: Chicago, IL

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Other Programs of Interest

Exhibitions
See current and upcoming exhibitions
Videos
Explore the museum virtually, with videos about exhibition overviews, tours, in-depth looks at artwork, conservation, and more. Over a dozen relate to Japan and Japanese art.
Past Exhibitions
Browse through past exhibitions back to 1883. many have exhibition books available for download. There are over 25 past exhibits on Japan.
Events
See what events are happening at the institute, from talks, to tours, to workshops and other special events.
Learn With Us
The Art Institute has many educational resources for families, teens, adults, and educators in both K-12 and university settings.

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