Museum of Contemporary Art

362 reviews

1 hr

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is the place to go for art and culture.

All-Inclusive
Indoors
Museums
Art and galleries

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Adult 13–64 years

$17.00$18.89

Child 4–12 yearsi

$11.90$13.22

Estimated total · $17.00

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Overview

The MCA is one of the world’s largest contemporary art institutions. Enjoy cutting-edge art displays and rotating exhibits, featuring works from both up-and-coming artists and established icons.

Among its permanent collection and rotating exhibits, you'll see works that extend across a wide range of time, art movements, and media, highlighting the living artists of today. The MCA often pairs exhibits with a variety of programs, boasting a calendar full of exciting events. Be sure to check the official website before you visit to see what's happening, from live arts and artist talks to family days and workshops.

Location

220 East Chicago Avenue Chicago
60611 Chicago

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Elena Y.
Apr 2026
Helpful crew and clear instructions. nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Felix B.
Feb 2026
Well organized from start to finish. and we felt we got our money’s worth. (Would pair nicely with a light lunch nearby.)

Ada T.
Jun 2025
The pace worked well with kids. we left with clearer context on the venue’s history. (Short walk from our hotel made it simple.)

Maya C.
Mar 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. Plenty of time to explore afterward, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Oliver P.
Jun 2025
Helpful crew and clear instructions. we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Maya E.
Apr 2026
More impressive in person than the photos. Views exceeded our expectations, and we felt we got our money’s worth. (Weekday visit lined up neatly with transit.)

Sofia L.
Apr 2026
The pace worked well with kids. — glad we prioritized it.

Ravi N.
May 2026
The pace worked well with kids. worth blocking a half-day for.

Noah M.
May 2026
Smooth check-in with no surprises. Views exceeded our expectations, easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Marcus D.
Jun 2025
The pace worked well with kids. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Ben D.
Feb 2026
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Theo F.
Nov 2025
Smooth check-in with no surprises. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Elena B.
Mar 2025
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, worth blocking a half-day for.

Quinn Q.
Jan 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. Highlights matched what was advertised, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Diego Q.
Nov 2025
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

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