Free Admission Thursday from 11am to 8pm at the Art Institute of Chicago - see INFO below. Founded in 1879, the Art Institute has grown substantially over the last century plusin both our physical building and our exceptional collectionswhile always maintaining our ambition to share our artworks with as broad an audience as possible. Committed to contributing to an inspired and just society and to fostering a progressive understanding of our past, the Art Institute of Chicago invites and advances the diverse perspectives of our city, staff, visitors, and supporters. More Info below.