Things to do in Chicago - Museum of Contemporary Art

Situated at 237 East Ontario, The Museum of Contemporary Art was founded in this  former location in 1967. Originally, the establishment intended to promote temporary art, but over time it was decided to display  contemporary art objects created after 1945 as well. Currently, the museum can be regarded as one of the nation’s largest facilities gathering in its collection 2,345 pieces with the emphasis on  minimalism, surrealism and  conceptual photography.  The museum is a regular host of solo exhibitions of prominent artists. The first exhibitions of artists Antoni Tapies (1977) and Frida Kahlo  (1978) took place here.  Within the building’s area, apart from the exhibitions, one can find facilities such as a bookstore, gift store, restaurant, 300-seat theater and a terraced sculpture garden with an impressive view of Lake Michigan.  As  there are many events  like   workshops, lectures and classes going on all the time every visitor  should be able to find   something suitable for him/her. If you become a MCA member you will  receive a discount on participation fees. The museum possesses  rest room, elevators and wheelchair-accessible entrances.