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Museum of Contemporary Art


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #184 of 515 attractions in Chicago
Traveler Description: This museum's contemporary yet classical design keeps the focus on the art, not the building.
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Attraction type: Art museum
Address: 220 East Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: 312 280 2660
Fax: 312 397 4095

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1 of 5 stars
ccs4756   30 contributions
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nov 1, 2009

I have been to a lot of art museums, so I feel like I have a pretty good idea what to expect. Well, none of that was at the MCA... none. My wife and I paid $12 EACH to walk around and see almost nothing. I'm not sure if they're remodeling, but this museum is seriously incomplete. With a review... more

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1 of 5 stars
princ3ss87   1 contribution
Southern Illinois
Apr 15, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

I have been to many museums and I am a huge fan of art - This museum was a huge disappointment. We walked there from our hotel and - Wow, it was 1) A waste of time and 2) A waste of money. I didn't see much there that I haven't seen or isn't comparable to a High School Art... more

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2 of 5 stars
BigEBiloxi   5 contributions
Biloxi, MS
Mar 16, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We love museums..art, history, science, etc...So we decided to try out the Contempory Art museum. I was excited after reading some good reviews to see this museum and expected some very unique pieces. It did have some interesting pieces of art, but there was a significant paucity of paintings. The displys seemed to be mostly drawings or sketches or photographs... more

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5 of 5 stars
cxc330   4 contributions
Chicago
Jan 26, 2008

The Art Institiute gets a little stuffy and overwhelming but the MCA is always fresh. Get ready see things you've never seen before. Be careful and check their website first for the exhibit schedule. I have been there when it seems like nothing is on display because there in transition between exhibits. more

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5 of 5 stars
eschuber   143 contributions
eschuber
Oct 18, 2007

This museum is outstanding b/c it is contemporary and multi-sensual. I'm an art fan, but I'll admit, some modern art leaves me cold and quizical. This museum, however, features exhibits by artists working in multiple mediums, and questions art by explorations through "non-traditional"means (sound was used pervasively to strong effect). This museum does not have a pretensious feel. Quite enjoyable... more

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5 of 5 stars
rosiepink   82 contributions
Louisiana
May 9, 2007
1
person found this review helpful

Wow! This museum rocks. The description of this museum on Tripadvisor is accurate. The focus is completely on the art and not on the building. The exhibits are arranged well. The museum must have some of the best curators around. The galleries have a short but incisive explanation for the different exhibits from the one on conceptual art to the... more

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4 of 5 stars
nick02451   39 contributions
United States
Aug 19, 2006

The Chicago Contemporary Art museum definently isn't an experience like MOMA (Museum of Modern Art in New York City). I saw lots of interesting pieces. The museum has a small collection but has lots of travelling exhibition space. The staff was very helpful and polite. The Cafe looked nice and clean, however I can't comment on the food because I... more

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1 of 5 stars
Firgael   3 contributions
Chicago
Aug 18, 2006
1
person found this review helpful

Inside this dreary building, which would have been more at home in East Berlin, you will find some of the most pointless and offensive 'art' displayed anywhere. It is an insult, punctuated with occasional gratuitous obscentities, to a city that also houses one of the finest art museums in the world. more

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1 of 5 stars
margatemensch   121 contributions
margate,florida
May 5, 2006
1
person found this review helpful

Considering that Chicago is a huge, world class city, this museum has very little to offer the visitor in the way of art. At this museum, I saw several splendid Calder mobiles, some fine Andy Warhol silkscreens, but very else in such a huge building. I love art museums, but this one is a total disappointment. more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Chicago, Illinois
Nov 1, 2005
2
people found this review helpful

One of the worst art museums in the nation. On the day I went there was nothing from the permanent collection on display. One floor of the museum was closed, and the remaining sections of the museum had so many school children in it. It was difficult to appreciate the temporary exhibit that had been installed. On another note the... more

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Museum of Contemporary Art Address

220 East Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: 312 280 2660 Fax: 312 397 4095