Enjoy The Art Institute with the kids at home

August 16, 11:14 AMChicago Family Entertainment ExaminerChristine Badowski

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The Art Institute of Chicago's new kid-friendly Web site.

Now parents can introduce their children to The Art Institute of Chicago or continue their visit after returning home.

The Art Institute of Chicago's Department of Museum Education has just launched Curious Corner, a new children's interactive game that brings the museum's collection of art to life.

The site is packed with lively animation and fun features. Families can explore more than 30 works of art through playful and creative activities. The selection of artworks featured in the program include American and European paintings, African masks, Indian artifacts, and contemporary works.

"Opening the new Ryan Education Center in the Modern Wing has really been a catalyst for us to bring the world of museum education into the twenty-first century," said Robert Eskridge, the Woman's Board Endowed Executive Director of the Department of Museum Education.

In addition to the Web site, the games are available in the museum at dedicated terminals found in the Vitale Family Room of the Ryan Education Center in the Modern Wing.

Families looking for a bargain should visit The Art Institute of Chicago during the free nights sponsored by Target. On Thursdays and Fridays, admission is free after 5 p.m.

For more info: 

The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
312.443.3626

MUSEUM HOURS
10:30 am-5 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
10:30 am-8 pm Thursday
10 am-5 pm Saturday, Sunday

SUMMER HOURS (from Memorial Day to Labor Day)
10:30 am-5 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
10:30 am-9 pm Thursday, Friday
10 am-5 pm Saturday, Sunday
 
Adults $18.00 Includes all special exhibitions and coat check
Children 14 and over, students, and seniors $12.00 Includes all special exhibitions and coat check

Children under 14 always free
Members always free

Chicago residents receive a $2 discount with proof of residency or borrow a "Museum Passport" card from any library branch for free general admission to the nine members of Museums in the Park, including the Art Institute of Chicago.