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The Museum of Contemporary Photography is the American Midwest's premiere photography museum, originally founded in 1976 as a university museum of Columbia College Chicago. Today, the museum is open to the public seven days a week, with the exception of times that the CCC campus is closed for holidays and breaks, and offers free admission for all museum visitors. The family-friendly facility is known for originally introducing renowned national and international artists to the public, showcasing temporary rotating exhibits by top artists such as Viviane Sassen, Ai Weiwei, Lucas Foglia, and Ralph Arnold. A permanent museum collection preserves more than 14,800 artworks by over 1,500 artists. Educational programming and special events include docent-led tours, lectures and symposiums, and MoCP After Dark parties.
600 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, Phone: 312-663-5554
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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