Renaissance Society
The Renaissance Society, founded in 1915, is an independent contemporary art museum located on the campus of the University of Chicago, with a focus on the commissioning and production of new works by international artists. Records date it to 1915. Top of the list nearby is Soldier Field, 5.1 mi away.
A museum inside Chicago
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Chicago
Renaissance Society is inside Chicago, which has 382 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1915
Renaissance Society dates from 1915. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Chicago Midway (MDW) has airline service, about 8 miles from Renaissance Society.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The weather by month
Here is how the weather at Renaissance Society changes month by month.
Renaissance Society
The Renaissance Society, founded in 1915, is an independent contemporary art museum located on the campus of the University of Chicago, with a focus on the commissioning and production of new works by international artists. The kunsthalle-style institution typically presents four exhibitions each year, along with concerts, performances, screenings, readings, and lectures—all of which are free and open to the public. "The Ren" also produces publications in conjunction with many of its exhibitions.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1915
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Where to sleep near Renaissance Society
For a bed close by, look to Chicago (382) and Thornton Township (46).
- 1Soldier Field
- 2Barack Obama Presidential Center
- 3Wrigley Field
- 4Rate Field
- 5United Center
- 6Art Institute of Chicago
- 7Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
- 8Field Museum of Natural History
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Renaissance Society | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | in town | — | 382 320 hotels · 20 motels · 20 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 8 hostels · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 2,731,585 | $334K | D |
| Thornton Township | 13 mi south | 20 min | 46 32 hotels · 9 motels · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 152,667 | $157K | — |
| North Township | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 26 19 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 152,714 | $192K | — |
| York Township | 20 mi west | 30 min | 52 45 hotels · 2 motels · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 128,137 | $397K | — |
| Leyden Township | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 36 29 hotels · 7 motels | 90,402 | $288K | — |
| Stickney Township | 9 mi west | 15 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 motel | 40,266 | $269K | — |
| Worth Township | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 13 5 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 148,514 | $250K | — |
| Hammond | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 18 14 hotels · 4 motels | 75,712 | $160K | D |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Renaissance Society
Each of these is within 12 miles.
Big draw15 mi Stadium & arenaSoldier Field
Big draw2in town MuseumBarack Obama Presidential Center
Big draw311 mi Stadium & arenaWrigley Field
Big draw43 mi Stadium & arenaRate Field
Big draw57 mi Stadium & arenaUnited Center
Big draw66 mi MuseumArt Institute of Chicago1.5M visitors a year
7in town MuseumKenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry1.5M visitors a year
85 mi MuseumField Museum of Natural History1.4M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Soldier Field: Photo by Joon Han Contact: [email protected], CC BY-SA 3.0 · Barack Obama Presidential Center: AlphaBeta135, CC0 · Wrigley Field: Ryan Dickey, CC BY 2.0 · Rate Field: User Enoch Lai on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · United Center: User:JeremyA, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Art Institute of Chicago: ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0 · Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry: zooey from Chicago, Illinois USA, CC BY 2.0 · Field Museum of Natural History: Sea Cow, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Know before you visit Renaissance Society
Is Renaissance Society in Chicago?
Yes. It’s inside Chicago, IL.
When is the best time to visit Renaissance Society?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–84°.
What is the closest airport to Renaissance Society?
Chicago Midway (MDW), about 8 miles away.
Where should I stay near Renaissance Society?
Chicago (in town, 382 places to stay), Thornton Township (13 mi, 46 places to stay) and North Township (14 mi, 26 places to stay).
Tips from people in Chicago
Ask a question, or answer one, in Chicago’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.