The Art Institute of Chicago: Fast Pass
- Audio guide
Explore US's one of the oldest and largest art museums
6 options • from $32.00
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There's plenty to see at the Art Institute of Chicago, but where to start? Your tickets get you up close and personal with some of the best art in the world across different eras and schools.
Late 19th-century European art at the Art Institute:
American art at the Art Institute of Chicago:
International modern art:
Sculpture and historic artifacts:
To avoid disappointment, make sure you book tickets for the Art Institute of Chicago in advance.
The Art Institute of Chicago tickets include:
Priority access to the Art Institute of Chicago
Access to all galleries and non-ticketed exhibitions
Free downloadable audio guide app with background stories behind the artworks
A 2.5-hour guided tour with an expert if you select the semi-private tour option
Useful information:
Coat and bag check is free. Bags and backpacks larger than 13 x 17 x 4 inches are not allowed in the galleries and must be checked
You can bring your own water bottle inside. There are water filling stations located throughout
Currently there are no dining options inside the museum
There are two gift shops inside
Photography is permitted inside the Art Institute of Chicago
Selfie sticks are not allowed inside
Sketching with pencils is allowed inside
You can expect to spend one to four hours inside the museum, depending on the level of detail you want to discover it in
The Art Institute of Chicago opening hours:
Find the latest opening times. The first hour of every day, the hour before the official opening time, is reserved for member-only viewing
The museum is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
Free entry:
The following groups can enter the Art Institute for free:
Children under 14
Chicago teens under 18
Students who attend one of the institute's University Partner schools
LINK and WIC cardholders
Illinois educators
Active-duty military and their families (Armed Services Day - Labor Day)
Learn more about reserving your free tickets online to see the full list of eligible participants.
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the US, attracting approximately 1.5 million guests annually. It is home to some of the world's most famous paintings, including The Old Guitarist by Pablo Picasso, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges-Pierre Seurat, Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, and Grant Wood's American Gothic, among countless other works.
Thursday | 11:00 - 20:00 |
Friday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Sunday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Monday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | Closed |
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