The Art Institute of Chicago
Visitor Information
Museum Hours
Members: The first hour of every day, 10 a.m. —11 a.m., is reserved for member-only viewing.
Monday—Wednesday Closed
Thursday: 11 a.m.—8 p. m.
Friday—Sunday: 11 a.m.—5 p. m.
●Audio Guide
Audio guides can be rented at the admission counter, audio counter and outside some special exhibitions. The guide is free to visitors with visual or hearing disabilities.
●Journey Maker
With the digital interactive JourneyMaker, you can build custom family guides based on your child's interests-from superheroes to strange and wild creatures. Start your museum journey in the Family Room of the Ryan Leaning Center, and make your visit to the Art Institute an adventure for the whole family.
●Official Mobile App
Your personal, pocket-sized guide to the collection, this new iOS app features podcast-style audio tours, location-aware technology, access to the digital member card, and so much more. Download it today from the App Store.
●Photography
We encourage you to take pictures of the collection and special exhibitions for personal use. Signs indicate the few works that are not allowed to be photographed due to a lender requirement.
●Phones
You are welcome to use your phone to take pictures, text, and use the museum's app-anything that does not disturb other visitors. If you need to make a phone call, please do so in a non-gallery space.
●Valet Parking
Art Institute visitors can drop off their cars at the Modern Wing entrance (159 East Monroe Street) and walk right into the museum. The valet service is available daily from 10:30 a. m. until one-half hour after closing.
●Admission
Adult: $ 32
Student: $ 26
Child (aged 13 and under): Free
Help us protect the collection-please do not touch the art.
