Come to the Museum of Contemporary Art to see the most thought-provoking art created since 1945. One of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the work of living artists, the MCA is the best place in Chicago to experience the works and creative processes of the most stimulating artists of our time. View art today that everyone will be talking about tomorrow.
Your reception can be as contemporary as the artwork hanging on the walls, and as classy as the interior design suggests. Stark white walls, gray floors, silver accents, tall atrium ceiling and modern...
citysearch.com - expert review - 03/29/2007
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Solid and severe-looking, with an imposing exterior flight of steps, the building's design is, by most accounts, a missed opportunity. Inside, though, the space allows the MCA to dedicate one floor to its...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/10/2004
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Chicago all my life, but I had never breached the threshold of the MCA until today. I went along with my fiance and future in-laws to check out the big Jeff Koons exhibit. It was a very…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After living in Chicago for over a year I finally made my frist trip to the MCA, or as the cool kids call it MOCA. For the past few months I have seen advertisements plastered all over the city for…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i saw jeff koons exhibit recently, i was looking at a giant pic of a butthole entitled "somebody's name but i forgot's asshole" it was for all intensive purposes a giant picture of a women's…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The MCA is a haven of culture in the middle of highrises. Every time I visit, I am warmly greeted and treated to great works of art. I saw the Jeff Koons exhibit twice this year. Each Koons talk was…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I try to visit MCA at least once a year. This year I enjoyed the benefit of "Target" Tuesday and was treated to a very well thought out exhibit of Jeff Koons' work. I particularly like the 4th floor…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Somewhat hidden a bit off of Michigan and behind the Water Tower, the MCA is pretty cool. Chicago is never really at a loss for civic culture and the MCA's plays a nice counterpoint to the Art…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Art gets me off, figuratively. Jeff Koons, on the other hand...he can turn a Mylar balloon into one sexy shiny object! The Koons is only around for ten more days and is a must see. Not for prudish…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Where else could you check out art and mingle at the same time? Every first Friday of the month, this museum offers a chance to look at the art while socializing, eating and drinking. It's a great concept....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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My favorite museum in Chicago, hands down. The constantly rotating exhibits are always thought provoking, easy to navigate, and not at all daunting. The current exhibit highlights Chicago favorite, Jeff Koons....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After not having visited the MCA in, oh, 7 years, I found myself here twice this summer. I came for the very interesting Jeff Koons exhibit (what a weirdo, huh?) and for live jazz during Tuesdays on…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food glorious FOOD!!! This summer has been all about shopping for fresh produce at local famers markets in an effort to be local & green. So, today I thought I would check out the market at the MCA…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Drat! I could have been 1st but noooo...ah well! I adore this market! If I lived closer and could get here on Tuesdays I would. Their market was such a treat for me when I worked retail hours and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just saw the Jeff Koons exhibit and must say that they really did an excellent job of laying out his work, whether he was directly involved or not I couldn't say but it was awesome. Better yet the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places to visit in Chicago. I've been here about 20 times and they bring some amazing exhibits.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always an eye-opening experience. I love it when they have the Calder mobiles out, they're my favorite. They always have fresh new exhibits; but too, they keep the "classics" alive. The space is easy…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Played hooky from work to go see the Jeff Koon's exhibit and get cocktails afterward. I have one complaint: several of the sculptures were set up in the middle of the room. The placards indicating the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Asshole! Came (no pun intended) to the MCA on Tuesday (free day) to see the Jeff Koons exhibit. I've got the impression that, like most contemporary art museums, the temporary exhibit is better…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If in the neighborhood, definitely worth stopping by. Interesting that they had a Jeff Koons exhibit that contained exact replicas to some of the same pieces at the Jeff Koons exhibit going on at the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to see the amazing Jeff Koons exhibit here last week and most of the stuff blew my mind. Playful, crazy, and a bit graphic, Jeff Koons does it all.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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I recently went to the Jeff Koons exhibit & I was thoroughly impressed. It's a vast collection from throughout his career. The museum is beautiful, in and of itself, but I love the art within. I was also...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the better museums of modern art that i have been to. And a great gift center that spans two floors. At least at the date of this review (SUMMER '08), Tuesdays are free all day!
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The MCA has a great collection of contemporary work, and they show it all the time, maybe even too much. They do a good job of showing current work, and the 12x12 space provides a gallery for…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
MCA gave Jeff Koons his first major breakthrough into the big leagues of the art world (mid-80's solo show when he was fresh out of the Art Institute), and now that he's obtained household-name…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not one to spend too much time in art museums...one good run through in 10 to 12 minutes and i've got my cultural fix for the year ...but........i have to go ahead and say that MCA takes the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am a big fan of modern and contemporary art, so I was pretty excited when my friend had mapped out my Chicago trip to hit up this museum. I was pretty disappointed with the experience. It may have…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
$10! Good Lord, that's a lot of money. I'll pay you seventeen cent' to gain admittance to your crummy museum. Chris Rock take-offs aside, I firmly believe that the price of admission is ridiculous…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have these running games with myself to visit as many art museusms, ride the most public transportation systems, and sit in as many cities' opera houses as possible. The MCA was on my not to be…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always enjoy coming here. I knocked off the two stars for the excessive parking fee in their own garage: starts at $13! A good tip is that the admission is a donation, so if you paid that parking…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this museum when I visited almost eight years (!) ago. It's got a pretty interesting, varied collection. I like the way it's easy to get lost in here, and the different ways the art…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hesitate to categorize myself as a huge fan of art. I've always been more interested in analyzing printed word over painted canvas or sculpted clay. However, thanks to my mother and a liberal arts…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Suck: two floors were closed in preparation for an exhibit change. Double suck: The upcoming exhibit, which was opening a week later, was Jeff Koons, which we really wanted to see.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art. -Andy Warhol
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A mixed bag of stars. 5 Stars for facility, staff, and proper 'displayment'
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's great to come here after work on Tuesdays when it is free. The first floor exhibits were disappointing when I visiting in late April, but I'm looking forward to Jeff Koons' work coming at the end…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The MCA is a really wonderful collection of modern art that truly makes up for the Art Institute's rather lack there of. First Fridays is always fun too.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i just really really love this space i love the light, i love the calders, i love the local art, i love the stairs, and the poi, and the theatre. i love walking through it, and hearing shoes step
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GET THE AUDIO TOUR. i repeat: PAY THE THREE DOLLARS FOR THE AUDIO TOUR. the only complaint i have about this place is that the information placards by the installations aren't really helpful in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Contemporary art is my favorite, so if you're a fan too, this is the place to go. I definitely want to check out their evening/weekend classes at some point too. If you're a student,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We are members of the MCA. Never too crowded, we do enjoy this museum quite a bit. The exhibitions are modern and educational and we love the permanent loan exhibit of the Alexander Calder works.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: The MCA gets 3 1/2 stars, but their "First Friday" events get 1 star. Only on a First Friday have I experienced intense feelings of claustrophobia at the MCA, or in general, really. On a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know I should be reviewing the museum and not the art but whatever. I always feel like everyone that works there is scoffing at me when I'm in this place.
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MCA - First Friday Review - The "Art Fox Bar" The MCA is a very cool institution. It's like the cooler, younger brother of the Art Institute, and it is also the model I would use for my next house.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
here's what i think about this museum.. i'm not so into art, particularly art on a wall.. sure i think some of its pretty, or interesting, but mostly, i'm not so inspired. but - the museum of…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Go on tuesdays so you don't have to pay, or just walk past the ticket desk. Sympathy for the Devil is pretty horrible curated and features a lot of bullshit artists. I was particularly saddened by a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a "First Friday" review as I will be the first to admit that I'm not really a huge museum person. Thank goodness nobody came up to me during the event and tried to make intelligent…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have visited the SF Moma and the NY Moma and I was expecting a museum of that caliber in Chicago and was disappointed a bit. I think they just have a different focus at this museum. Instead of…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From 2005... Two exhibits impressed here. One was a rotating exhibit of skylines constructed entirely through the use of stainless steel pots, pan, and kitchen utensils. Here it was the Chicago…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The MCA started off strong. I love modern art, they were running the Sympathy for the Devil exhibit, the building is gorgeous, and it's located just off Mies van der Rohe Way (and being an…
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They are currently running Sympathy for the Devil: Art and Rock and Roll Since 1967 (October 7 - December 30, 2007) at the MCA- catch it before it ends. I've never been there before and decided to go…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was excited about coming here, based on what friends had seen and my own expectations. It's possible the rotating exhibit was not in my favor, but I was quite disappointed. Sympathy for the Devil…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Surprisingly small (I guess I half expected something huge like MOMA). But I liked what I saw. In the collection highlights, explanatory blurbs quoted from the artists themselves. This helped the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago hosts a singles mixer on the first Friday of each month. Each month they have a theme. Appetizers are set out, and a bar is available for drinks. The…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had mixed feelings about the museum. we will look at this superficially first before getting into any philosophical conundrum.
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge fan of modern art, so I was looking forward to visiting this museum. It has a nice collection and I love the architecture, but overall I felt that it was more room and less art. There were…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love the MCA. and I enjoy the exhibits and the events here. The exhibit space is open and airy with tall ceilings which is perfect for viewing exhibits. If you are a first timer I…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Not terrible, but really not worth going out of your way for. They had a somewhat interesting Rock and Roll exhibit when I visited, and ...
gusto.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This month was my first First Friday and it was as good as what everyone's been telling me! I like art but I have to admit I'm not much of a modern art person. I usually don't understand museums of…
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Note: TUESDAYS ARE FREE The MCA does right what so many museums do wrong.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i would give this place a 3.5. this museum is def one of the better museums in chicago. actually, chicago has many great museums. anyways, the MCA is a great place but i guess it depends on what…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The MCA is, without a doubt, my favorite museum in Chicago. I'm of the disposition that art should challenge you. It should make you think, "Is this art? What makes it art?" I like that the MCA is…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I try to come on Tuesdays if I can because it's free all day (it used to just be nights after 6p were free, but they changed it). I was really happy to see Chris Ware's art featured here last year.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Drinks and appetizers are the only way to get me to look at what most people call "art". Don't get me started! But first Fridays at the MCA are fun! Especially with a big group of friends.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is why some people hate art. Backing up a step, this is the sort of 'art' that people debate about whether it is even art at all. "Look, Mommie, I stapled a theater program to a cardboard box.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Free Tuesdays and Free Jazz on the Terrace? I'm sold. Of course, this the free jazz is summer programming. But regardless of its seasonality, it's a fun place to gather with friends after work have a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review for First Friday's only ... for years my friends & I have talked about going, but something always came up, but not tonight. We finally decided to do it!! The web site always makes…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice in the last few years...loved it. It's a must on my list for all future trips to Chicago.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it, frequent it, and am always inspired to do....something. Tuesdays are free. And during the summer there is a open air market in front of the MCA on Tuesdays aswell..(i think the market runs…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The museum is awesome. I love the design and the art. Mainly been going to the MCA for Stitch and Bitch in the winter during their Free Tuesdays. On average, there's about 15-20 knitters so it makes…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to the MCA every month for First Friday *and* check out the new exhibits... I still give the museum 4 stars. FF used to be a great place to meet new ladies and strike up a conversation.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Art = anything in a white room that I didn't think of first. MOCA is full of art. Fancy. I must be stupid because I don't get it, but it's still interesting.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first Friday of each month is when you want to check out this place. They have live DJ, cocktails, appetizers, interesting people and art exhibits all for $10 bucks. $10 bucks for pre-sale and I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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On our last day in Chicago, we ventured downtown just to see this museum and were somewhat disappoin...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are times I've been unimpressed with what passes for "art", and times where the level of pretension at the MCA can be irritating, but the curators here do a really fantastic job of brining in…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is right behind Water Tower Place. Kids like it and it's right next to Water Works. If you're a "Tourist" go to Water Works and get some free maps, coupons etc. Oh then of course go shopping.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Recommended for: Appreciators of Modern Art/Photography. Collection 3.5, Ooooooh Factor 4.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I missed first friday this month, but was able to make it to the MCA over the weekend. There is a lot of variety in the museum. From expressive portraits and prints to barrels of water reflecting…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Free Tuesdays=noisy school children. If you plan to go for free Tuesdays, make plans for later in the day.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am an avid museum lover, but only the good ones like MCA. Very enjoyable visit, did not witness a high level of pretension, which is always nice. It's the damn gift shop that will get me, though.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My perfect day alone is spent at this museum. It is absolutely my favorite thing to do on a day off. There is no other place that features so much installation and sound work. They turn over their…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm very much a contemporary art person (as opposed to more traditional stuff) and they always have something interesting here. Also, I appreciate their having a free day, as the admission price is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i wish that i could review the museum and the First Friday event separately, as they are such different beasts. however, not possible. so i am going to stick to offering some suggestions on things i…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was my first time going to MCA and first time at their First Friday event. I've been looking for alternatives to the bar scene and I'm afraid this was no different. I'll go back to check out the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the First Friday event. It was 15 bones for entry. Drink tix additional cost. The line for the drink tickets was long, as was the line for the actual drinks...good thing I brought my flask.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lov this place! Compared to the NYC museum MOMA! : ) I still love our MCA!! : ) Great location and you can go shopping and eating at great places a block away! Miss going to First Fridays and also…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The MCA has a great photo show up right now called "MCA Exposed". The exhibit is meant to represent pivotal moments in the past 40 years of Photo history (during which time Photography made huge…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. I never felt the way i felt the day I was there. Walking around and taking it in was an experience. A lot of the stuff leaves you scratching your head and a few displays will leave your…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went for the first time on a free Tuesday and boy am I ever glad it was free. I realize that the concept of what is and what is not art is highly subjective, but come on - a three inch piece of…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
FIRST FRIDAYS is just another bar scene--long waits for drinks, fairly crowded conditions, and loud--not so great--DJ music. With 2000 people and only 2 drink ticket lines, it takes about an hour to…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love 3 things about this museum 1) its not to big so I dont get that tierd museum feeling that i usually get in bigger art museums
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
come on! even if you dont want to admit it... Evryone has an artsy side. This place means alot to me because it brought my artsy side out. I visit this museum alot. Me and some theatre friends went…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Minus two stars for an underwhelming, under-construction, partly closed exhibition (no idea when that'll end), plus one star for the store. I probably need to go again at some point when they're not…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A modest museum with sometimes uncertain curation of hit-and-miss shows. On the plus side, a huge retrospective of Dan Flavin's work in 2005. On the minus, the jumbled and confused Tropicalia show.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've enjoyed the past exhibits though they change pretty often but over all you should check it out
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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Scarcely worth burning the calories required to walk through the place. Very small and unimpressive permanent collection. On the plus side, they do occasionally feature ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for the last First Friday event and had a great time. Can't say I spent much time looking at the exhibit, but the drinks, food and people were very cool. I'll have to go back again soon to…
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am typically a big fan of the MCA. I love that the exhibits change pretty often...that being said, it's a good idea to check what the exhibit is before heading over there, as I recently went and was…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't gone there, and you're looking for an alternative to the bar scene on a Friday night, then you have to go to a 'First Fridays' event! They are held, on the first Friday of each month.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i really enjoyed the current exhibit, massive change: the future of global design. it was fascinating, well-designed, and extremely timely. all in all, it was worth every penny! can't say much about…
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to First Fridays, and all three times I have been there, just not been too thrilled with it. The exhibits leave me underwhelmed. The global change exhibit (which I thought I would love since…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have recently rediscovered this fantastic Chicago institution. With the exhibit, "Massive Change" (running through the end of the year), the MCA presents sometimes beautiful, sometimes far too…
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is truly one of my favorite art museums. They always have good exhibits and it's free every Tuesday! I love their First Fridays, it's every first Friday of the month and the museum becomes a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
truly the poor country cousin in Chicago's art world to the Art Institute. I love all art--new old, ancient, near ancient, representational, abstract, performing, etc. MCA is a small museum in the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I have to say I'm not a huge fan of modern art - most of it looks like a small child could have done it... but I do appreciate a piece that is really innovative and makes a difference or a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
its the MCA! do i really need to tell you how great it is!? just check it out. free tuesdays and closed on mondays. everyone needs art in their lives!
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoever said there's nothing free in life was wrong! Every Tuesday is FREE admission at the McA. I went with a couple friends from work today during lunch and we saw the Wolfgang Tillman exhibit. Next…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! its so amazing and everytime I go, I have something great to say about it! The traveling shows, the unique special shows in addition to the free Tuesdays make this a hot spot in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
check out the samuel beckett area and definitely sit in the movie room for at least 10-15 min (the movie with the mouth, youll know what im talking about, its in the samuel beckett area). its really…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the MCA, and I definitely love the monthly 12x12 exhibitions of emerging artists' work. Sometimes I get annoyed by what they consider to be "contemporary" though.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this museum. I've been a few times but went last week to their First Friday party that they do on the first friday of each month and had a blast! The art is great by itself but when you pair…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is such an interesting place and I always have fun when I go here. They host First Friday parties every month while are a guaranteed good time, and the exhibits are always changing. This is…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this museum. It's in a really convenient location and there are always great exhibits. I went to First Friday this past weekend and loved the Andy Warhol exhibit. It was also a really fun party…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for something different to do with your friends, on a date, etc. I highly recommend the Museum of Contemporary Art's First Friday events. When you first walk in there are Mac…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I also went to the Museum of Contemporary Art for First Friday with a bunch of Yelpers last night and had a blast. I had been once before last winter, but it was even more fun this time with the back…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for the first time to first Fridays at the Museum and had a great time. It was the perfect weather night, lots of people were on the balcony watching the sunset. There was a great mix of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my second favorite museum in Chicago. The turnover of exhibits is high so new pieces are always popping up. I don't pretend to know much about art in general, so contemporary/modern art is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the ONLY thing that my nephew wanted to do when he came to Chicago. me: "What do you want to do?" him: "whatever" (he was 16) So when he saw the ad for the MCA on the train, we went!!…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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The MCA has many unique offerings, the current one being Andy Warhol (until June, I think). But a f...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Isn't it great when you can combine "going out" with doing something mentally stimulating, and even better when you can be surrounded by other like-minded people in the process? Well if you agree…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to First Fridays at this Museum, but it's such a fun night! Culture, drinking, and socializing!
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, you totally lose your credibility when you line the walls of your lobby with highschool student art. (Before you get nasty with me, I am all for supporting high school artists, but not in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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In Chicago I went to check out the Andy Warhol exhibit "Supernova: deaths, disasters and Movie Stars...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Ellen M. and Andrea W. 's review on this place while back; I been waiting to check out this place for couple of months and finally able to do so this past Friday. This month's "First…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's an amazing space, with an equally amazing selection of work. There's a nice balance of various mediums, and the staff aren't too uptight with proximity issues if you happen to have less than…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even need to review the museum itself, culture is something I am sure we could all use a little more of, though it's great! The MCA Store is also a great find, for fun gifts, especially if…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am continually impressed by the MCA (and impressed by all of your reviews!). From the exhibits to the museum store, my experience with the MCA has always been one of quality. (Any Eames fans out…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love all the Chicago museums, but this is my favorite. The "Fear No Art" shirts they sell are a very appropriate message. My first and lasting impression of the museum came from a video of a woman…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite museum in Chicago, it has an amazing selection of art that seems to change fairly often. Reasonably priced and located right downtown, there is absolutely no reason to miss it. Gorgeous…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
