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Smart Museum of Art The art museum of the University of Chicago. Always free. The Smart Museum will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024. Admission is always free.
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As the fine arts museum of the University of Chicago, the Smart Museum of Art is a site for rigorous inquiry and exchange that encourages the examination of complex issues through the lens of art objects and artistic practice. Through strong scholarly and community collaborations and a welcoming approach to its exhibitions, collections, publications, research and teaching, and public programs, the Smart Museum plays a dynamic role in expanding artistic canons, rethinking received histories, introducing new perspectives, and engaging diverse communities—locally, nationally, and internationally.

We had a magical experience at our fall opening reception last week 🌟 Thanks to all who came to celebrate the Smart's ne...
10/11/2026

We had a magical experience at our fall opening reception last week 🌟 Thanks to all who came to celebrate the Smart's new exhibitions, and to Kikù Hibino for a special live performance.

Miss the festivities? Head to http://smartmuseum.uchicago.edu for our full slate of upcoming FREE fall programming.

And of course, experience all on-view exhibitions during our museum hours, Tuesday–Sunday, 10 AM–4:30 PM. Admission is always free.

On view now:
♾️ "teamLab: Everything Exists in Infinite Continuity
🛑 "Nina Chanel Abney: Between Us"
❤️‍🩹 "How Do We Heal?"

📸 : Jason Smith

UCHICAGO STUDENTS: You're not going to want to miss this! Art to Live With returns tomorrow 🖼️ Art to Live With is an ar...
10/10/2026

UCHICAGO STUDENTS: You're not going to want to miss this! Art to Live With returns tomorrow 🖼️

Art to Live With is an art loan program exclusively for University of Chicago students living in residence halls, returns for the 2026–2027 academic year 🌟

Live among a legends in your dorm room—line up to pick your artwork, tomorrow, Sunday, October 11th. Want to plan ahead? Swing by the Smart until 4:30 PM today for a pop-up exhibition of artwork available for loan in the lobby.

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Details for October 11—Art to Live With Selection Day:

Check-in: 10 AM | Doors: 11 AM

Come to the Smart Museum courtyard Sunday, October 11th by 10am and get your spot in line. Once you have checked in to secure your place, meet new friends, strategize your pick, and enjoy food and entertainment!

For a detailed FAQ section and details about how to browse the collection online, and what to bring, visit
https://bit.ly/3TIrrTT

📸 : Jason Smith

THIS SUNDAY: Join us for a special conversation at the Cochrane-Woods Art Center (Room 157, across the courtyard from th...
10/08/2026

THIS SUNDAY: Join us for a special conversation at the Cochrane-Woods Art Center (Room 157, across the courtyard from the Smart) with teamLab member Sohee Hong and curator Allison Martino. Hong and Martino will discuss teamLab’s creative practice and interests in perception through artworks featured in the exhibition.

teamLab & Allison Martino in Conversation
Sunday, October 11th
4:00–5:00 PM
Cochrane-Woods Art Center

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Sohee Hong is a member of teamLab, with a degree in Art & Technology. She is involved in teamLab’s international exhibitions, such as FutureWorld at the ArtScience Museum in Singapore and Macao SuperNature. She contributed to the exhibition "teamLab: Everything Exists in Infinite Continuity" at the Smart Museum of Art in Chicago.

Allison J. Martino is Curator at the Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Arts Council of the African Studies Association (ACASA) as Secretary. Martino’s research interests and exhibitions include projects on contemporary art, photography, and textiles with particular attention to African arts. She has previously held appointments at the Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University, the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, and the University of Michigan Museum of Art. She earned her PhD in the history of art at the University of Michigan, MA in the history of art at Indiana University, and BA in studio art at Denison University.

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Artwork:
teamLab, "The World of Irreversible Change," 2022, interactive digital work, 6 channels, endless. Sound: teamLab. © teamLab

Open House Chicago is coming up October 17+18th! We're gearing up to welcome you. This FREE annual architecture festival...
10/05/2026

Open House Chicago is coming up October 17+18th! We're gearing up to welcome you. This FREE annual architecture festival by Architecture Center is one of the largest events of its kind in the world.

Come see our building and more than 200 other sites in 30+ neighborhoods. Get all the details at OpenHouseChicago.org.

To prepare, we're sharing archival photos of our lobby space from Smart's early years, along with an original building blueprint conceived by architect Edward Larrabee Barnes.

What to expect tomorrow for the fall exhibition opening, from 2–5 pm at the Smart 🌟 This program is free and open to the...
10/02/2026

What to expect tomorrow for the fall exhibition opening, from 2–5 pm at the Smart 🌟 This program is free and open to the public.

*Please note the Museum will be closed to the public until 2 pm on Saturday, 10/3 to prepare for the opening.

Celebrate the opening of the Museum's new exhibitions:

♾️ "teamLab: Everything Exists in Infinite Continuity
🛑 "Nina Chanel Abney: Between Us"
❤️‍🩹 "How Do We Heal?"

🎵 Enjoy a musical performance from Kikù Hibino

🥂 Stay for a themed cocktail (non-alcoholic option available) and hors-d'oeuvres

We hope to see you at the Smart tomorrow!

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IMAGES:
[1] Installation view, 2026, Smart Museum of Art, the University of Chicago; teamLab, "Sea of Darkness, Memory Shines from the Depths," 2026, from the series of "Memory of Waves," 2024-present, installation. Sound: Hideaki Takahashi. © teamLab

[2] Photo by Isak Han

[3] Photo courtesy of Chartwells

THIS SATURDAY: Join us for a special opening recpeption of "teamLab: Everything Exists in Infinite Continuity" and the r...
10/01/2026

THIS SATURDAY: Join us for a special opening recpeption of "teamLab: Everything Exists in Infinite Continuity" and the rest of the Smart's new fall exhibitions!

Saturday, October 3rd, 2:00–5:00 PM, with a performance from Kikù Hibino. Free; RSVP is encouraged at http://smartmuseum.uchicago.edu

*Please note the Museum will be closed to the public until 2 pm on Saturday, 10/3 to prepare for the opening.

📸 : Jason Smith

09/29/2026

Explore the arts this fall at UChicago through unique exhibitions across campus. They examine the Declaration of Independence’s evolving legacy, the story of an ancient Anatolian king, immersive digital art, and work examining memory, healing and community.

Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6188acRcE

Address

5550 S Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL
60637

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17737020200

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