A small free-to-visit museum is particularly good at giving people space to think.
July 2023
Over zealous art attendant felt the need to watch my wife and I and tell us. "To give the art some space" as she pointed from a distance. Meanwhile we had to hear his stories about his granpa echo through the gallery. The exhibition was great though.
April 2023
It was my first time at SMART but I have to say I was very positively impressed! Don't miss it!
The Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago is a site for inquiry and exchange that encourages the examination of complex issues through the lens of art objects and artistic practice. Admission is always free and the Museum is open to everyone.
Through strong community and scholarly partnerships, the Museum incorporates diverse ideas, identities, and experiences into its exhibitions and collections, academic initiatives, and public programming. Collections spanning many geographic regions and historical areas inform ambitious exhibitions that reflect our global world—both contemporaneously and across history. Unique programs compliment exhibition and collection themes, inspiring critical dialogue and creative efforts.
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Best for Free Things to Do Because: A stop at the Smart Museum of Art adds inspiration to a day exploring Hyde Park.
