membership

Experience the best in world cinema

See a restored masterpiece, attend a world premiere, or talk with a director--your Gene Siskel Film Center membership means excellence in cinema!

Members receive exclusive year-round benefits including:

  • $5 admission to movies at the Gene Siskel Film Center
  • Priority announcements, invitations and discounts to Film Center events
  • Free subscription to the Film Center's monthly schedule, the Gazette
  • Advanced notice of sneak preview screenings. Recent screenings have included THE DARJEELING LIMITED, I'M NOT THERE and NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN

Individual memberships $45
Dual memberships $75

You Can Now Purchase Individual or Dual Memberships Online! Click here to get started.

Questions? Contact Jason Hyde at: 312-846-2600 or email: jhyde@saic.edu

Membership Benefits

Take a look at what each level of membership offers. Once you decide which level is best for you, fill out our membership form and fax it to the Film Center.


Individual Membership $45;

  • Membership card
  • $5 admission to movies at the Gene Siskel Film Center
  • Free subscription to the Film Center's monthly schedule, the Gazette
  • $10 discount on an Art Institute of Chicago membership
  • $4 admission to spring and fall film lecture series
  • Four free popcorns

Dual Membership $75;

  • Two membership cards
  • $5 admission to movies at the Gene Siskel Film Center
  • Free subscription to the Film Center's monthly schedule, the Gazette
  • $10 discount on an Art Institute of Chicago membership
  • $4 admission to spring and fall film lecture series
  • Eight free popcorns

All memberships last for one year from date of purchase. A Senior Citizen (65 years or older) discount of $5 or an Art Institute membership discount of 10% are available. Double discounts do not apply. Proof of discount status required.


Gene Siskel Film Center
164 North State Street
Chicago Il 60601

TEL 312-846-2600
FAX 312-332-5859


Four Easy Ways to Join!

  1. NEW! Purchase Individual or Dual Memberships Online! Click here to get started.
  2. Call 312-846-2600
  3. Download the Membership Form and fax to: 312-332-5859
    or mail to: Gene Siskel Film Center/164 N. State St./Chicago, IL 60601
  4. Visit our office (9am - 5pm, Monday through Friday)
    or our box office (opens at 5pm on weekdays and 3pm on weekends).