Forget Brancusi’s “Gold Bird,” the best birds at the Art Institute are to be found in the McKinlock Court. Visit in early summer and you’ll be treated to a parade of downy ducklings accompanied by mama duck. Making their home in Carl Milles’ “Triton Fountain,” the waterfowl family promenades the courtyard and otherwise spend their days wading in the fountain pool, with wings and one leg tucked somewhere out of sight. When you need a break from the encyclopedic collection, make way for ducklings. (Jenny Dally) 111 S. Michigan, artic.edu/venue-rental/event-spaces/mckinlock-court
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