Art Institute of Chicago: Self-Guided Audio Guide to Seurat, Van Gogh & Hopper





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Audio guide
- Grant Park on Michigan Avenue: the 1893 building behind the lions, the galleries over the tracks and the Modern Wing.
- Rain on a Paris street, a park made of dots, Van Gogh's bedroom, American Gothic and a diner after dark.
- Chicago in the collection: a stock exchange trading floor rebuilt indoors and the model for the Daley Center Picasso.
- Lean in to the Thorne Miniature Rooms, whole interiors built an inch to the foot.
- 22 rooms and 44 pieces, about 53 minutes of English audio you start whenever you like.
- Self-guided English audio guide, 22 rooms, 44 pieces, 53-minute
- 4 ready-made routes, 40-75 minutes
- Museum floor map in phone browser
- Lifetime access, reuse on future visits
- Entry to Art Institute of Chicago not included
- Admission to the Art Institute of Chicago
- Live guide
- Affiliation with the Art Institute of Chicago
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Seurat, Van Gogh, Hopper and Grant Wood, rooms built an inch to the foot and a rebuilt trading floor, in a museum that bridges the railroad tracks. Walk into any gallery and hear the story behind what is in front of you.
Short on time? Pick a ready-made route: The Paintings Everyone Knows (75 min), The Art Institute in an Hour (60 min), Chicago in the Collection (45 min), Small Worlds (40 min). Or ignore them and wander.
An audio guide on your phone: 22 room stories and 44 narrated pieces across 4 floors, about 53 minutes of English audio, with a map of the building by floor. Open the room you are standing in and press play. No group, no headset to rent, no set start time.
Museum admission is not included. This is an independent guide, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Art Institute of Chicago.
What to bring
- Ticket access: Enter your ticket code from the confirmation on the Roamer redemption page before you enter the museum.
- Phone: Bring a fully charged smartphone to run the audio guide in your browser.
- Earphones: Bring earphones so you can listen without disturbing other visitors.
Additional information
- Guide activation: Activate the guide before you go inside, as mobile signal inside the museum can be weak.
- How it works: The guide opens in your phone browser and doesn’t require any app download.
- Museum ticket: Museum admission isn’t included, so you must book your entry directly with the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Opening hours: Usual hours are 11:00 to 17:00, with late opening until 20:00 on Thursdays.
- Closed days: The Art Institute of Chicago is usually closed on Tuesdays.
- Entry details: Check the museum’s website for current hours, ticketing, and which entrances are open.
- Validity: The time you book is only a slot, and the audio guide is yours for lifetime use on any visit.
- Independence: This is an independent guide and isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Transport: Public transportation is available near the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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