The New Mobile Experience
The Art Institute of Chicago's
Official Mobile App
Find the art that speaks to you with our location-aware map. Take an audio tour and immerse yourself in stories of culture and creativity. The Art Institute offers nearly a million square feet to explore—the New Mobile Experience will be your guide.
The Art Institute of Chicago is home to thousands of works of art, each with its own story to tell. Experience the collection in a whole new way with a fresh selection of audio tours. Each tour offers behind-the-scenes anecdotes, a diversity of expert voices, and music to transport you into the artworks. With new tours added all the time, each visit is sure to be unique.
Orient yourself in the galleries and discover nearby artworks with the location-aware interactive map. Find familiar works or uncover new favorites while you explore the museum. The mobile map lets you peruse the galleries anytime, anywhere.
Members can access a digital version of their member card to enjoy all the museum’s on-site benefits, including access to the museum’s Member Lounge, previews of special exhibitions, exclusive lectures, and more.
Preview the latest exhibitions at the Art Institute. Learn about current and upcoming shows to help plan your next visit.
Find an artwork you like? Use the three-digit number listed on the artwork label to access audio content.
The app debuts with several new tours, each including a few key ingredients: an unscripted style, a diversity of voices, and sound design that accentuates the narrative.
Discover stories behind some of the museum’s most iconic artworks—with a soundtrack that features Andrew Bird, another Chicago essential.
Listen to the stop below:
Nighthawks
by Edward Hopper
Travel back in time through the magic of the Thorne Rooms, the product of one woman’s fabulous obsession with the smaller things in life.
Listen to the stop below:
A:37 California Hallway
by Ms. James Ward Thorne
Experience the museum in a new way as you uncover the history, significance, and secrets of the museum’s storied architecture.
Listen to the stop below:
Chicago Stock Exchange Room