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Museum of Contemporary Art thinks outside the box, and onto the plaza

Museum of Contemporary Art in ChicagoArt isn’t meant to be kept inside the box, or on the canvas for that matter. At Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art, the curators try to put their chosen pieces in context, as much as the sculptures, video, balloon art, and other abstract expressions can be.

The abstract space constantly evolves as new pieces come in and out of the Streeterville location on a regular basis. But one thing is a constant at the MCA: abstract art that helps you look at the world in a very different light. Whether its an art project out on the plaza, or a display inside one of the U.S.’s biggest modern art museums, the Museum of Contemporary Art knows how to push boundaries.

Admission is $12, except on Tuesdays, when it’s free for Illinois residents. MCA is closed on Mondays.

Best Spot to Hang Out

Best Spot to Hang Out

Check out the Independence Plaza, which has a plethora of shops. You could enjoy one of the many restaurants, but you should consider grabbing a hot dog from the stand on the west end. You will not be disappointed. Perhaps the best feature of the plaza are the built in stone chessboards. Watch a game or play one yourself at this hot spot which exudes Denver charm.

Independence Plaza