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Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art: General Admission Ticket

Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art: General Admission Ticket

Overview

The MCA Chicago is one of the nation’s largest multidisciplinary museums devoted to the art of our time with an international reputation for presenting ground-breaking exhibitions.

Here, the public can experience the work and ideas of living artists and understand the historical, social, and cultural context of the art of our time. Although not on permanent display, works from the collection appear regularly in our many rotating exhibitions.

Since our inception in 1967, it has been our mission to exhibit new and experimental work in all media, paired with ambitious learning programs.
The MCA engages audiences of today and tomorrow, working closely with our community to create space for dialogue, learning, and growth

The MCA boasts an award-winning store and Marisol, the restaurant and bar, featuring innovative flavors in an immersive art environment. Please call the Box Office for questions or exchanges.

City: Chicago

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $15.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $15.00

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What's Included

Admission to the museum's exhibitions

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220 E Chicago Ave,

You may print your tickets or display them on a mobile device for entry.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Face masks are highly recommended but not required.

What To Expect

Museum of Contemporary Art

The MCA’s exhibitions feature the art of our time in every possible media by artists of local and international renown. Student and Youth tickets purchased online are limited to 2 per order and visitors must show a valid student ID/proof of age per ticket at the Admissions desk when they arrive.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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abroadwithashley

Nov 2022

We came to this museum to see a certain artist and piece. However, those pieces had moved on, which was disappointing. The museum is a quick one, and a bit higher priced for the amount of time you’re likely to spend. We would recommend going here only if you have a wide palate for museums. We really enjoyed Nick Cave's "Forothermore" exhibit, as well as the "Based on a True Story" exhibit.

268faye

Nov 2022

Not nearly as much art or exhibits as space. Seems to be lacking. What is exhibited is just average and not fascinating as you might expect.

irina g

Oct 2022

Visiting the exhibition "Forothermore" of modern, unique artworks by a contemporary artist Nick Cave was an unforgettable experience. The exhibition was a mind-blowing, fascinating presentation of the artist's life, his commitment to portray the unsolved, ongoing social issues, his devotion to pay attention and give space to "others", who have been marginalized by modern societies. Through his stunning paintings, sculptures, found object installations (unbelievable Soundsuits!), the artist finds the way to talk to viewers about the working-class people and the queer people of color. Words "Others Welcome" were on the facade panels of the MCA building, during the four months of the exhibition. It is next to impossible to describe the artworks -- some have titles, some are unnamed. In my view, Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) has done a fantastic job, organizing this exhibition, accompanied by the detailed comments on the plaques, and also by audio- and video presentation of the artist and his thoughts about the past, present and future, his views, recollections, and comments on his artworks. As far as the viewers -- the exhibition gave them the absolute freedom to interpret the meanings of the artworks, masterfully created by the artist, and to enjoy the true Power of Art. The exhibition closed in Chicago MCA a little over two weeks ago, and it has been moved to The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City. I am very impressed by the unquestionable, powerful artistic talent of Nick Cave. Not only I was lucky to see his works at the MCA exhibition, I also bought some souvenirs and the monograph with color illustrations of the artist's works at the MCA Shop. Thank You Very Much!