The Gates of Paradise: Lorenzo Ghiberti's Renaissance Masterpiece
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    Lorenzo Ghiberti. Restored Prophet's Head

    Lorenzo Ghiberti (Italian, 1378–1455). Restored Prophet's Head, from Gates of Paradise, 1425–52. Gilt bronze. Collection of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo. Image courtesy of the Opificio delle Pietre Dure, Florence.


    TICKETS
    Special tickets are not required for this exhibition. It is free with museum admission. Art Institute members always receive free admission to the museum.


    MUSEUM HOURS
    Monday 10:30–5:00
    Tuesday 10:30–5:00
    Wednesday 10:30–5:00
    Thursday 10:30–9:00 (Target Free Evenings, 5:00–9:00)
    Friday 10:30–5:00 (Target Free Evenings, 5:00–9:00)
    Saturday 10:00–5:00
    Sunday 10:00–5:00

    (After Labor Day, Thursday, 10:30–8:00, and Friday, 10:30–5:00).


    LOCATION
    The museum is located at 111 South Michigan Avenue, at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Adams Street, on the eastern edge of Chicago's famous downtown Loop. See our visitor information page to find driving directions, a map of the area, and parking information.


    MEMBERSHIP
    Become a member of the Art Institute of Chicago. Members also receive free admission to the museum and a 10% discount at the Museum Shop. Call (312) 575-8000 to join or renew your membership, or purchase a membership online. In the museum, you can join at any of the membership desks.


    CATALOGUE
    The exhibition catalogue is available in the Museum Shop. The catalogue provides an interdisciplinary consideration of the creation, preservation, restoration, and significance of the Gates of Paradise from the converging perspectives of scientists, conservators, and art historians.


    DINING IN THE MUSEUM
    Enjoy a served lunch featuring seasonal flavors in the Garden Restaurant, open 11:30–3:00. The Court Café, open every day until one hour before museum closing, offers a variety of food, including soups, deli sandwiches, carved meats, pizza, salad, and desserts, all in a casual environment.


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