Luminary members are invited to join exhibition curator Anna Burckhardt Pérez for an exclusive after-hours tour of En el principio and the redesigned galleries of architecture and design.
Open exclusively to Luminary members and their guests, this tour requires advance registration and is limited to 18 participants. Please note that this tour occurs when the museum is closed to the public and lasts approximately 60 minutes.
About Luminary Tours
Members of Luminary receive invitations to exclusive, curator-led explorations of selected exhibitions—intimate opportunities to engage deeply with groundbreaking works of art and leading art experts.
Tour opportunities are regularly updated on the Luminary Programs page and the museum’s Events page.
What to Expect
Luminary tours offer an unparalleled opportunity to view our exhibitions alongside museum experts. Over the course of approximately 60 minutes, members will gain behind-the-scenes insights into the works on view, the stories they tell, and the research that informs their placement and interpretation.
These tours are designed to be interactive, and every tour will be unique, highlighting different objects and stories. Participants are encouraged to share their observations, ask questions, and engage in discussion along the way.
All tours take place when the museum is closed to the public. Guests may witness a range of behind-the-scenes activities during their visit, including art handlers moving works between galleries and new installations taking shape.
Where to Meet
Detailed meeting instructions will be shared with you via email ahead of the tour date. These will include instructions for after-hours entry. Please plan to arrive promptly, as your tour will begin at the scheduled time.
Accessibility
Elevators and seating are available throughout the galleries, and wheelchairs are available upon request. Please reach out to us at luminary@artic.edu with any accessibility needs. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that you have a comfortable and enjoyable visit.
We look forward to seeing you on an upcoming Luminary tour and sharing the special moments of insight and discovery they offer.
Contact Us
Interested in joining Luminary? Please reach out to us at luminary@artic.edu or (312) 443-3735 to begin enjoying the benefits of membership in this dedicated community of art enthusiasts, including exclusive opportunities with artists and curators, behind-the-scene tours, VIP tickets, and invitations to travel.
