Admission to: The Art Institute of Chicago, all galleries and non-ticketed exhibitions
Digital audio guide (phone download)
Admission to special exhibitions
Free for children aged 0-13
Students must show their valid student ID to be eligible for a discounted admission rate
Digital audio guide is available for download on your phone and is available in Chinese / English / Spanish / Korean / French
Bags over 13x17x4"/33,43,10cm, backpacks, shopping bags, flowers, balloons, and backpack baby carriers are not allowed
Wheelchairs are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis
Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue
This activity is wheelchair-accessible
Immerse yourself in the wonders of art at the Art Institute of Chicago, America's second-largest art museum. This iconic destination offers something for everyone—from casual browsers to art aficionados.
Discover celebrated pieces like The Bedroom by van Gogh, Inventions of the Monsters by Dalí, Stacks of Wheat by Monet, The Old Guitarist by Picasso, and American Gothic by Wood. With over a thousand artworks, you’ll find a diverse range of styles, from masterpieces by legendary artists to hidden gems by lesser-known talents from around the world.
Be sure to explore the rotating temporary exhibitions, showcasing vibrant themes and unique perspectives. Spend a day surrounded by color, creativity, and history in one of America’s most renowned museums.
Nearby landmarks: Millennium Park
By train: Take the Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple, train lines to Adams/Wabash commuter station, then proceed on foot for two (2) minutes to the museum
By train: Take the Metra Electric commuter rail to Millennium station, then proceed on foot for seven (7) minutes to the museum
By train: Take the Metra Electric commuter rail to the Van Buren Street station, then proceed on foot for four (4) minutes to the museum
Visitors can also use the Divvy Bike Program, Chicago's bike-sharing system, located throughout the city to get to the museum