VISIT
Hours
Members: The first hour of every day, 10–11 a.m., is reserved for member-only viewing.
| Days | Hours | |
| Mon | 11–5 | |
| Tue–Wed | Closed | |
| Thu | 11–8 | |
| Fri–Sun | 11–5 |
Admission
| Category | |
| General Admission | |
| Chicago Residents | |
| Illinois Residents | |
| Fast Pass | |
| CityPASS |
General admission includes access to the museum and all nonticketed exhibitions.
Proof of Chicago residence—valid ID, lease, bill, or other mail—is required.
Proof of Illinois residence—valid ID, lease, bill, or other mail—is required.
Fast Pass allows visitors to bypass the general admission lines at entrances and offers expedited access to ticketed special exhibitions.
| Age group | Price | |
| Adult $32 | ||
| Seniors (65+) $26 | ||
| Students $26 | ||
| Teens (14-17) $26 | ||
| Children Free | ||
| Members Free | ||
| Adult $20 | ||
| Seniors (65+) $14 | ||
| Students $14 | ||
| Teens (14-17) Free | ||
| Children Free | ||
| Members Free | ||
| Adult $27 | ||
| Seniors (65+) $21 | ||
| Students $21 | ||
| Teens (14-17) $21 | ||
| Children Free | ||
| Members Free | ||
| Adult $40 | ||
| Seniors (65+) $34 | ||
| Students $34 | ||
| Teens (14-17) $34 | ||
| Children Free | ||
| Members Free | ||
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Free Admission Opportunities: The Art Institute of Chicago provides free access to children under 14, Chicago teens under 18, Link and WIC cardholders, and Illinois educators every day, as well as to Illinois residents on certain days throughout the year. Learn more.
Members never need tickets and never have to wait in admission lines.
Don’t Miss Georgia O’Keeffe: “My New Yorks”
Famed for her images of flowers and Southwestern landscapes, Georgia O’Keeffe spent several years of the 1920s exploring the built environment of New York City with brush in hand. This exhibition is the first to examine these pivotal works of her early career and how they are essential to understanding how she became the artist we know today.
Georgia O’Keeffe: “My New Yorks” requires a $10 exhibition ticket in addition to general admission. Be sure to get yours today!
Hear the stories behind the art—straight from artists, experts, and community members.
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FAQs
All FAQs
Ordering advance tickets, including free tickets for Illinois residents, is encouraged but not required. Tickets can be purchased on-site.
Both general admission and Fast Pass tickets allow you to see all of the museum’s nonticketed special exhibitions. Occasionally, exhibitions like our current Georgia O’Keeffe: “My New Yorks” (June 2–September 22, 2024) require an additional paid ticket that you can add to your order when checking out online.
We have two dining spaces that are open to all visitors: the Café offers an array of fresh seasonal dishes, including sandwiches, salads, and desserts, and the Modern Bar offers lighter fare plus a full coffee, tea, and beverage menu.
Additionally, the Member Bar at Terzo Piano, a space for our Art Institute members, provides free coffee and tea as well as wine, beer, cocktails, and light snacks for purchase. Learn more about our dining options.
Admission is currently free for Illinois residents on Thursday evenings, 5:00–8:00, through September 26, 2024.
Our next free hours for Illinois residents will be 11:00–5:00 on the following days:
-Monday, October 21
-Monday, October 28
-Monday, November 4
-Monday, November 11 (Veteran’s Day)
-Friday, November 22
Learn more about our ongoing free admission opportunities, including for the following groups:
-Kids under 14
-Chicago teens under 18
-Students who attend one of our University Partner schools
-LINK and WIC cardholders
-Illinois educators
-Active-duty military and their families (Armed Services Day–Labor Day)
Yes, our checkrooms are free for all visitors. Bags and backpacks larger than 13 x 17 x 4 inches are not allowed in the galleries and must be checked, but we cannot accept food, beverages, flowers, or balloons in the checkroom, and they are not permitted in the museum spaces that house art. Learn more about which items are and are not permitted in the museum.
The museum’s North and South Gardens are usually open throughout the summer months, Thursday–Monday, during museum hours. The gardens regularly close for major special events that bring increased crowds downtown, such as the NASCAR Street Race, Lollapalooza, and the Democratic National Convention.
