Free Admission

All Day, Every Day, for the Entire Month
Warm up to free general admission this February. It’s the perfect time to visit an old favorite, explore the Modern Wing, take in a special exhibition, and enjoy the wealth of fascinating programming.

Special Events in Free February

In addition to our daily programming, enjoy these exciting (and free) events!

Family Fun
Exhibition Overview of Heart and Soul: Art from Coretta Scott King Award Books
February 9 at 12:00

Family Festival: Behind the Lions Day
February 20, 10:00–3:30
A day of exploration, art making, storytelling, and performances for the whole family

500 Ways of Looking at Modern
This month has even more opportunities and more ways to explore the meaning of modern.

• Reading: Disturb the Universe—The Avant-Garde and Modernism
  February 4 at 6:00
• Lecture: How Chinese Art Became “Contemporary”
  February 11 at 6:00
• Lecture: African Art and the Modernist Eye
  February 18 at 6:00
• Symposium: Modern Constructions—Creating Architecture and Design Collections
  February 20, 10:30–4:30
• Performance: HS2 Installed
  February 20 at 11
• Lecture: August Wilson—A Retrospective
  February 25 at 6:00

Please note that the Consuls General Concert Series has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.

William Eggleston Booksigning
February 27, 3:30–5:00
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to have the exhibition catalogue signed by the artist himself!

Valentine’s Day Specials

Adopt a Dot
These popular splashes of color are back! Pick out a vibrant dot bouquet for Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day Brunch
Before or after you and your valentine enjoy free admission to the museum's encyclopedic collection, indulge in some the city's most decadent dishes with a special Valentine's Day brunch at Terzo Piano.

Love’s in Store!
The museum's main shop has a wide selection of gifts just perfect for your special someone. Save 25% on all in-store purchases of regular-priced scarves, ties, and amber jewelry through February 14.

Daily Programming in Free February

Gallery Talks (45–60 minutes)
Daily at 12:00

Express Talks (30 minutes)
Wednesday at 12:00
Thursdays at 5:30
Fridays at 2:00

Highlights Tours (60 minutes)
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00
Sundays at 12:00
Thursdays at 7:00 (30 minutes)

Modern Wing Highlights Tours (60 minutes)
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 2:00

Family Events
Saturdays, Sundays, and select weekdays

Always Free at the Art Institute

• Children under 14
• Target Free Thursday Evenings, 5:00–8:00
• Admission to the Ryan Education Center
• Members—Enjoy free admission and all the other benefits of membership. Join today!

Free February and related programming is made possible by ComEd.