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Join our community of art lovers and enjoy a world of benefits—from free admission to member-only access. Membership support helps ensure the Art Institute remains a cultural leader, continually evolving to inspire, enrich, and educate all our visitors.
Art Institute membership offers a host of benefits—from free museum access to discounts in the shops and cafés to exclusive member-only events. Every Member Enjoys Yearlong admission and unlimited access to special exhibitions*
Become a Member. Members support the museum’s mission while enjoying yearlong free admission for themselves, their children, and guests—plus so much more! Easy renewal. Treat your friends and family to yearlong access to the museum with an Art Institute gift membership.
Member-only morning hours, expedited entry, and year-round free access for yourself and guests—there are many benefits to visiting the museum as a member. Here’s how to make sure you’re using them all!
After downloading the free Art Institute of Chicago’s Official Mobile App, tap “info” in the bottom right corner and then tap the “Access Member Card” and enter your member ID (also known as your member number). You can find your member ID in your welcome email.
Free admission for up to 2 adults (1 member plus guest) Unlimited access to special exhibitions; Member-only viewing hours at the start of each day; Member Previews and special member-only hours; Access to the Member Bar at Terzo Piano with free coffee and tea; 10% discounts in the museum’s shops and cafés
Membership. Join or renew to enjoy exclusive access to the museum. Become a member.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE. Admission for 2 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder. All children under 18 are free. Member-only access including special programs and museum hours. Parking discount at the Millennium Garages. See all membership levels.
Luminary members are the leaders of the Art Institute member community—a team of visionaries fostering access and engagement for our entire Chicago community and beyond. Luminary membership is open to all who support the museum with an annual unrestricted gift of $3,000 or more.
Members Free Save 48% on admission to the Art Institute and 4 other top Chicago attractions with CityPASS. Visit the attractions in any order over a 9-day period with one single easy-to-order mobile ticket.
