Art Institute of Chicago API

API

Free REST API for Art Institute of Chicago's collection data

Overview

The Art Institute of Chicago API provides RESTful access to its extensive collection, including artworks, artists, exhibitions, and metadata. Key endpoints like /api/v1/artworks (retrieve details, images), /api/v1/artists (biographies, related works), and /api/v1/exhibitions (past/current shows) return JSON responses. Use cases include building art discovery apps, educational tools for art history, virtual gallery platforms, or integrating cultural content into websites. It supports filtering (by medium, artist, date), pagination, and search capabilities for targeted queries.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://api.artic.edu/docs/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON support
No Auth required
Search & filter
Artwork images access
Pagination

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Art Institute of Chicago API free to use?

Yes, it is free for both non-commercial and commercial use with proper attribution.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, the API does not require any API key for access to its endpoints.

? What is the response format?

All endpoints return responses in JSON format.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Art & Design

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free to use
⊕ Extensive collection data
⊕ Well-documented
⊕ No API key needed
⊕ Rich metadata

Cons

⊖ Rate limited (1000/hour)
⊖ No SLA
⊖ Partial data in some endpoints