The Renaissance Society

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Tony Lewis: The Long and Short of It

Chicago artist Tony Lewis builds large graphite-and-paper drawings out of stenographic shorthand, turning the marks of written language into abstraction and a comment on social power.

Upcoming12 Dec – 7 Feb 2027Free

Miralda

Antoni Miralda's five decades of food-based art, focused on the experiment-cum-restaurant he ran with Montse Guillén in the 1980s, and the table as a place where the personal meets the political.

Upcoming27 Feb 2027 – 25 Apr 2027Free

Trương Công Tùng

First Chicago solo show for Vietnamese artist Trương Công Tùng: painting, video and installation on how colonialism, war and industrial farming marked the Central Highlands, plus a new commission.

Upcoming15 May 2027 – 11 Jul 2027Free

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Smart Museum of Art

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The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Transport18 min walk

Visitor Information

Is The Renaissance Society free to visit?

Yes, general admission to The Renaissance Society is free. Free and open to the public; no ticket required.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of The Renaissance Society?

The Renaissance Society is open Wed-Fri 12:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00; closed Mon-Tue. The gallery closes between exhibitions while the next show is installed: closed 2 November to 11 December 2026 (before "Tony Lewis: The Long and Short of It"), 8-26 February 2027 (before "Miralda") and 26 April to 14 May 2027 (before "Trương Công Tùng").. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is The Renaissance Society?

The Renaissance Society is located at 5811 South Ellis Avenue, Cobb Hall, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60637, United States, in the Hyde Park area of Chicago. The nearest stations are 59th Street (Metra Electric District), 55th-56th-57th Street (Metra Electric District) and CTA bus 171/172 University of Chicago shuttle stops on 59th Street.

What can I see at The Renaissance Society?

Free kunsthalle on the University of Chicago's Gothic quad, commissioning bold new art since 1915. Current highlights include Miralda, Trương Công Tùng and Tony Lewis: The Long and Short of It.

Do I need to book The Renaissance Society in advance?

The Renaissance Society is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free and open to the public; no ticket required.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.

When is the best time to visit The Renaissance Society?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

Is The Renaissance Society accessible?

The fourth-floor gallery is reached by elevator; the quadrangle entrance has a few stairs, with a platform lift at the south-east corner entry. Gender-neutral wheelchair-accessible restrooms on every floor, service animals welcome, large-print texts and portable seating on request, and live captioning at public talks.