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Free virtual tour Monet exhibit at Art Institute of Chicago

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Free virtual tour Monet exhibit at Art Institute of Chicago The Art Institute of Chicago is offering a free online tour of the collection highlights of the exhibit which is running September 10, 2020 until Dates to be determined. Free virtual tour Monet exhibit at Art Institute of Chicago - … [Read more...] about Free virtual tour Monet exhibit at Art Institute of Chicago

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Hours of fun on the Art Institute of Chicago website

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Hours of fun on the Art Institute of Chicago website.  The Art Institute has revamped their website and it's fantastic.  Not only can you access and use 50,000 images for free but you can give yourself an art education by looking at and reading about all of the art.  Each image offers … [Read more...] about Hours of fun on the Art Institute of Chicago website

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Free Stories behind the Art Art Institute of Chicago website

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Free Stories behind the Art Art Institute of Chicago website. New Stories Just Added Get closer than ever before to the artworks in the collection with these recently added interactive features. Full of the fascinating stories behind the art, they’re perfect for a quick break from work or to … [Read more...] about Free Stories behind the Art Art Institute of Chicago website

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Free online activities Art Institute of Chicago

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Free online activities Art Institute of Chicago. If you are looking for ways to get in touch with your artistic side or need more activities to engage the kids the Art Institute of Chicago has new online activities available.   There's plenty of inspiration to be found in the thousands of works … [Read more...] about Free online activities Art Institute of Chicago

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Art Institute El Greco Exhibit online

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Art Institute El Greco Exhibit online While the museum is temporarily closed the Art Institute has created a few different ways to experience the exhibition El Greco: Ambition and Defiance online. Video Tour Take a quick tour of the exhibition with curator Rebecca Long and research associate … [Read more...] about Art Institute El Greco Exhibit online

Hours of fun on the Metropolitan Museum of Art website

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Hours of fun on the Metropolitan Museum of Art website. The Metropolitan Museum of Art's website offers access to over 400,000 pieces from the collection.  You can click on the following categories and then filter your search by: "Object type/Material",  "Geographic location", "Date/Era and … [Read more...] about Hours of fun on the Metropolitan Museum of Art website

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Hours of fun with Chicago Landmarks

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Hours of fun with Chicago Landmarks.  While looking for information about these guys below I stumbled into this City of Chicago database.   It's a treasure trove of everything Landmarked in the Chicago.  However I don't know how up to date it is and also it neglects to mention statues … [Read more...] about Hours of fun with Chicago Landmarks

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Chicago Cultural Center Free Ongoing Exhibitions

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Chicago Cultural Center Free Ongoing Exhibitions.  Head over to the Chicago Cultural Center to check out FREE exhibitions and related events: Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 312-744-6630. Always call in advance for hours. Subject to change without notice. Chicago Cultural … [Read more...] about Chicago Cultural Center Free Ongoing Exhibitions

Check out Chicago Temple exterior stained glass

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Check out Chicago Temple exterior stained glass Where:  First United Methodist Church at The Chicago Temple, West exterior, 77 W. Washington St., 312.236.4548 First United Methodist Church at The Chicago Temple has some beautiful stained glass on the exterior of their building.  There are also … [Read more...] about Check out Chicago Temple exterior stained glass

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