Museum Access & Art Exploration at The Art Institute of Chicago
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Overview
Discover an inclusive, bilingual virtual art tour at the Art Institute of Chicago designed to support diverse learners. Dive into artworks with multisensory tools and interactive descriptions, all from the comfort of your home.
Art + Access Virtual Experience (Bilingual Spanish & English)
1 hour • Grades 2 - 12 and Transition Programs
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About This Adventure
Experience a unique, inclusive museum tour designed to meet the social-emotional needs of diverse learners. Engage with artworks through multi-sensory exploration, verbal descriptions, and interactive tools, ensuring every student feels supported and valued. This tailored approach fosters connection and creativity in a welcoming environment for all.
An experience tailored to meet the social-emotional needs in inclusive, integrated co-teaching, or self-contained classrooms
Duration
1 Hour
Language Capacities
Our educators have a range of Spanish fluencies representing diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Our approach is to welcome students to contribute and engage in our tours using the language and strategies that are most comfortable for them.
About
Learners use their senses to explore and respond to objects from across the museum’s vast collection. Students engage with 2 artworks using a range of strategies that best support your classroom.
A Tailored, Inclusive Experience
This tour is tailored to meet the social-emotional needs of students in inclusive, integrated co-teaching (ICT), or self-contained classrooms. We are able to support multi-sensory explorations for students with sensory processing disorders, verbal description tours for students who are blind or have low vision, and incorporate touch objects and visual communication tools to support all learners.
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1 adult is required per program; up to 1 adult per student in Inclusive Teaching and Self-Contained Classrooms
Adventure Tips
Use headphones for the best experience
To fully immerse yourself in the multi-sensory narration and interactive features, headphones are recommended.
Prepare your space for participation
Find a quiet, comfortable spot where you won't be distracted, enhancing focus and engagement.
Explore at your own pace
Take your time with each artwork, replay descriptions, and participate actively without feeling rushed.
Check your internet connection
Ensure a stable internet connection to enjoy seamless streaming and interactive features.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- City pigeons in the outdoor courtyards
- A variety of urban wildlife glimpsed near the museum
History
Established in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States, known for its extensive collection spanning centuries.
Conservation
The museum actively engages in environmental sustainability, reducing energy consumption and promoting digital access to minimize physical impacts.
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Recommended Gear
A computer or tablet with internet access
Necessary for streaming the virtual tour and interacting with digital features.
Headphones or speakers
Enhances audio clarity, immersing you in bilingual narration and interactive comments.
Stable internet connection
Ensures smooth streaming and uninterrupted experience.
Comfortable chair or cushion
Provides comfort during long viewing sessions for better engagement.