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Free AdmissionAll Day, Every Day, for the Entire Month
Warm up to free general admission this February. Enjoy a wealth of programming and take advantage of special prices for the ticketed exhibitions Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light.
Two Exhibitions, Two Illuminating American Masters, One Ticket
During the month of February, one $10 ticket gains admission into both Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light. Click here for complete ticket information.
Free February at the Art Institute!
In addition to our daily programming, enjoy these exciting (and free) events!
Director’s Tour
5:00–5:45
February 7 and 21
Art Institute president and director James Cuno discusses the museum's world-renowned Impressionist collection and presents highlights of the newly renovated European galleries.
Q&Art with a Curator
10:30–11:30
Every Saturday and Sunday
A different museum curator will be on hand to explain everything you always wanted to know about art, but were afraid to ask.
Conservation Conversations
1:00–3:00
Every Saturday
How does a world-class art museum preserve its art and artifacts? Art Institute conservators explain their cutting-edge techniques in these sessions.
All about the Modern Wing
1:00
Every Sunday
Learn about the newest addition to Chicago’s skyline—the Art Institute’s Modern Wing, slated to open in mid-2009.
Gallery Talk: Highlights of the Art Institute
11:00 and 2:00
Every Saturday and Sunday
Get introduced to museum favorites.
Gallery Talk
Noon
Every Saturday
Join our museum lecturers for a special talk focusing on one specific gallery.
Fun Family Activities
11:00–3:00
Every Saturday and Sunday
Family Gallery Walks, Drawing in the Galleries, Story Time, Artist's Studio Workshops, and more give families the chance to introduce kids to the world of art.
Come back during the week for the following tours, lectures, and performances. All tours meet in Gallery 100.
| Mondays: |
Highlights Tour, 11:00
Gallery Tour, 1:00 |
| Tuesdays: |
Gallery Tour, Noon
Highlights Tour, 2:00 |
| Wednesdays: |
Express Talk, Noon |
| Thursdays: |
Voices, Noon
Gallery Tours, 1:00, 5:30
Lecture, 6:00, Fullerton Hall
Highlights Tour, 7:00 |
| Fridays: |
Gallery Tour, Noon
Express Talk, 2:00 |
Edward Hopper. Nighthawks, 1942. Friends of American Art Collection.
Winslow Homer. The Water Fan, 1898/1899. Gift of Dorothy A., John A., Jr., and Christopher Holabird in memory of William and Mary Holabird.
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