About This Tour
Beat the crowds with an expert art historian guide on this exclusive early morning tour. Immerse yourself among the masterpieces housed within the acclaimed museum and listen as your guide brings each piece to life by sharing the story behind it. Let your guide lead you to the most important pieces of the 300,000-strong collection, taking the hard work out of finding where to go and what to see. Explore in a small group for a special, personal experience, and interact with your guide who can give insider’s insight into the museum.
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Guide will be standing near the North Lion (the one on the left as you face the main entrance to the museum).
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Chicago Museum Tours
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