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Admission from $32. Open Mon–Thu 10–5:30, Fri–Sun 11–5, Closed Tue.

About The Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago houses a collection spanning centuries, with visitors exploring galleries of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts, joining free daily tours, or creating personalized itineraries through the museum's online tool. Current exhibitions include Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism, featuring over 70 experimental works, along with displays of Willem de Kooning drawings and Lee Miller photography. The museum offers programming such as Mindful Looking sessions and artist conversations throughout the week. Admission is free for children under 14, educators, active-duty service members, and LINK and WIC cardholders. Bank of America cardholders receive free admission on the first full weekend of each month. General admission tickets are available online at artic.edu.

Tickets and prices

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Admission

  • Fast Pass Adult
    Adult
    $40
  • Adult
    Adult
    $32
  • Teens (14-17)
    Youth
    $26
  • Children under 14
    Child
    Free
  • Fast Pass Seniors (65+)
    Senior
    $34
  • Seniors (65+)
    Senior
    $26
  • Fast Pass Students
    Student
    $34
  • Students
    Student
    $26
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Tickets, prices & hours

Adult
$32
Seniors (65+)
$26
Students
$26
Teens (14-17)
$26
Children under 14
Free
Fast Pass Adult
$40
Fast Pass Seniors (65+)
$34
Fast Pass Students
$34
Fast Pass Teens (14-17)
$34

Hours: Mon–Thu 10–5:30, Fri–Sun 11–5, Closed Tue

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What’s on at The Art Institute of Chicago

2 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.

Oct 3News

Tony Cokes: On Boredom

An exhibition of works by Tony Cokes exploring themes of boredom runs from October 3, 2026 through March 14, 2027.

“Exhibition Tony Cokes: On Boredom Oct 3, 2026–Mar 14, 2027”

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Nov 2News

Body and Being in African Art

A collection rotation exhibition exploring body and being in African art opens November 2, 2026 and runs through March 1, 2028.

“Collection Rotation Body and Being in African Art Nov 2, 2026–Mar 1, 2028”

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The 5 savings

Kids & family

Free Admission for Kids Under 14

Free

“Admission is always free for children under 14.”

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If you qualify

Free Admission for Illinois Educators

Free

“Free admission is available to current Illinois educators, including pre-K–12 teachers”

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Free Admission for Active-Duty Military

Free

“active-duty service members receive free admission all year long”

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Free Admission for LINK and WIC Cardholders

Free

“LINK and WIC cardholders and anyone in their households receive free general admission”

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Bank of America Museums on Us

Free

“Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders are eligible for free general admission to the museum on the first full weekend of each month”

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