Art Institute of Chicago

Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)

"The iconic scene where Cameron stares intensely at Seurat's 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte' while contemplating his life."

📍 Chicago ✅ Still Standing ✅ Can Visit

🎬 The Scene

The iconic scene where Cameron stares intensely at Seurat's 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte' while contemplating his life.

🏙 What's There Now

One of the world's great art museums. The Seurat painting is still there in Gallery 240.

🎥 Behind the Scenes

This was a deeply personal scene for John Hughes, who visited the museum often. He used the film to showcase his favorite paintings.

🎞 About Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Year: 1986

Director: John Hughes

Stars: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara

John Hughes's love letter to Chicago, showcasing the Art Institute and Wrigley Field.

✓ Open to Visit

Address: 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

Tip: Best visited during daylight hours. Please be respectful of any private property or businesses.

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