Explore an art museum today.
Art museums can be a fantastic way to spend the day. Learn about different cultures, linger in front of the paintings or sculptures or simply discuss the works while enjoying a cup of coffee in the museum's cafe. Art museums allow you to do all of this and, perhaps, change your own thinking about art. Here are just a few famous American institutions.
Museum of Fine Arts
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts houses various collections, including European, ancient and contemporary art. See such works as "The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit" by John Singer Sargent, "Jackie" by Andy Warhol and "Dance at Bougival" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The MFA also features galleries dedicated to the works of photographer Herb Ritts, Egyptian funeral arts and Chinese furniture. Take part in MFA events, such as demonstrations by artists, workshops that teach about the materials used by artists or special outdoor concerts.
The MFA is open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. from Saturday to Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300
mfa.org
The Museum of Modern Art
For all forms of modern art, head to the The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Experience the "CoReFab#11625" sculpture by Ammar Eloueini, "The Illuminated Cannibal" mixed media work by Enrique Chagoya and the "Nicole, Crissy Field Parking Lot (I)" photograph by by Katy Grannan. MoMA also showcases films, either spotlighting the works of actors such as Lillian Gish or entire areas, such as contemporary Korean film. Guests may participate in artists talks, allow the kids to take part in hands-on learning programs or enjoy a summer concert.
MoMA is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday and from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday. MoMA is closed on Tuesdays.
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53 St.
New York, NY 10019
212-708-9400
moma.org
The Art Institute of Chicago
Explore the "over 45,000 works" at the Art Institute of Chicago. Guests may view one of the world's best collections of European art, featuring "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte" by Georges Seurat, "Mother and Child" by Pablo Picasso and "At the Moulin Rouge" by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. The institute also features contemporary art by David Hockney, architectural sketches by Frank Lloyd Wright and photography by Richard Avedon. Guests may take part in film screenings, gallery tours or family programs that use museum pieces to influence kids' own creations.
The institute is open Monday through Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
312-443-3600
artic.edu
