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Museum of Contemporary Art

This modern art museum is contradictory, erratic, controversial, provocative, contentious and wonderful.

220 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 397-4010
Neighborhoods: Near North Side,Central
Cross Street: N Michigan Avenue
Markets: Chicago, IL Metro



Owner Message

  • Modern Artist's Work
  • Art from 1945-2006
  • Theater and Events

Come to the Museum of Contemporary Art to see the most thought-provoking art created since 1945. One of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the work of living artists, the MCA is the best place in Chicago to experience the works and creative processes of the most stimulating artists of our time. View art today that everyone will be talking about tomorrow.


Tips

  • Price Tag
    Lobby, atrium, Puck's at the MCA, and sculpture garden will set you back $3,500-$5,500 for four hours ($1,000 for each additional hour). Tent extra. A 25 percent deposit is required.
  • Food Bill
    The catering rates are not cheap: $125-$200 per person (furniture included in cost), and you don't have a choice. The museum has an exclusive arrangement with Wolfgang Puck Catering.
  • The Extras
    The first Friday of every month is a sort of arty singles night, with Wolfgang Puck hors d'oeuvres and live music.
  • Save Money
    Admission is actually free all day on Tuesday, every week.


Customer Reviews

Not to shabby
Reviewed by PacinoFan on 2009-07-16T19:28:06Z

I'm gonna be incredibly unpopular here and give this museum a 3 star review. I realize it's a culturally significant building and the works of art that they store are rare and controversial and exciting and incredibly valuable....but...this place is sooooo big and it's in a city filled with broke unemployed artists who have shelves of art they want to show and no where to put it in. How can a city with sooooo many artists have a contemporary art gallery with sooooo few exhibits. If they would just use the space the architect gave them, this place would have a lot more to look at.

Pros: Famous art gallery

Cons: Kind of ...empty

Museum by day, Party by night
Reviewed by jen1971 on 2008-09-02T19:05:45Z

Where else could you check out art and mingle at the same time? Every first Friday of the month, this museum offers a chance to look at the art while socializing, eating and drinking. It's a great concept. They are conveniently located on the Magnificent Mile. I highly recommend this museum especially for First Fridays!

Jeff Koons
Reviewed by bethylou10 on 2008-09-02T18:04:34Z

My favorite museum in Chicago, hands down. The constantly rotating exhibits are always thought provoking, easy to navigate, and not at all daunting. The current exhibit highlights Chicago favorite, Jeff Koons. The MCA does a great job of highlighting his works and influences throughout his career. First Fridays are always fun events, too, and great for networking.