Verified Oct 9, 2026
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago · USA 🇺🇸
Only official site
artic.edu
Tickets online or at the entrance
“Tickets can be purchased on-site.” artic.edu
From the official ticket site: “Ordering advance tickets , including free tickets for Illinois residents, is encouraged but not required. Tickets can be purchased on-site.” artic.edu
Admission prices
Adult
$32
Senior
Seniors (65+)
$26
Student
$26
Reduced
Teens (14-17)
$26
Free
Children
Free entry
Free
Resident
Chicago Residents
$20
Resident
Illinois Residents
$27
stated on artic.edu/visit · checked 2026-10-09
General Admission Chicago Residents Illinois Residents … Admission costs for visits to the museum · 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
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Art Institute of Chicago: address
Michigan Avenue Entrance 111 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60603 Modern Wing Entrance 159 East Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60603Open in Google Maps →✓ artic.edu/visit · 2026-10-09Art Institute of Chicago: opening hours
Hours the museum is open each day · Days · Hours · Mon · 11–5 · Tue · Closed · Wed · 11–5 · Thu · 11–8 · Fri–Sun · 11–5 · We're open regular hours on Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, and Labor Day!✓ artic.edu/visit · 2026-10-09Art Institute of Chicago: closing days
Hours the museum is open each day · Days · Hours · Mon · 11–5 · Tue · Closed✓ artic.edu/visit · 2026-10-09Art Institute of Chicago: what should I know before visiting?
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. Smaller backpacks are permitted, but visitors may be asked to wear them on the front of their bodies.✓ artic.edu/visit · 2026-10-09Art Institute of Chicago: how to get there
Yes, CTA buses, EL trains, and the Metra commuter rail are all great options to get you to the museum.✓ artic.edu/faqs · 2026-10-13Art Institute of Chicago: parking
There are many underground lots only a block away, including parking found via SpotHero . Members receive a discount on parking at the nearby Millennium Garages.✓ artic.edu/faqs · 2026-10-13Art Institute of Chicago: is it wheelchair accessible?
Manually operated wheelchairs are readily available, free of charge, at both of the museum’s checkrooms—no reservation required. Personal wheelchairs are always welcome.✓ artic.edu/visit/accessibility · 2026-10-13Art Institute of Chicago: are dogs allowed?
Yes, service animals are welcome at the museum. For inquiries regarding emotional support animals, please contact access@artic.edu .✓ artic.edu/faqs · 2026-10-13
Book official tickets →
You will be redirected to sales.artic.edu — This is the venue’s own ticketing page.