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Art Institute membership offers a host of benefits—from free museum access to discounts in the shops and cafés to exclusive member-only events.

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Every Member Enjoys

  • Yearlong admission and unlimited access to special exhibitions*
  • Expedited entry to the museum and all special exhibitions
  • Member Preview days and member-only viewing hours
  • Free admission for all children under 18 in the household**
  • Member-only lectures, programs, and more
  • Admission to special exhibitions otherwise requiring a separate ticket***
  • Access to the Member Bar at Terzo Piano, with complimentary coffee and tea
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Member Discounts

  • Parking discount at downtown Millennium Garages with voucher (available at the membership desk)**
  • 10% off all dining at the Café, Modern Bar, and the Member Bar at Terzo Piano
  • 10% off in the museum’s shop every day—on-site and online
  • $5 off membership at the Gene Siskel Film Center

Plus, all memberships are tax-deductible.

Join now online, or for more information, please call (312) 499-4111 or email membership@artic.edu.

Member Levels

Be the first to learn about special exhibitions with Member Previews and lectures while supporting the museum.

Member $115

  • Admission for 2 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
  • Subscription to the Art Institute‘s digital magazine

A two-year Member-level membership is available for $220.

Member Plus $160

  • Admission for 4 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
  • Option to add an additional cardholder
  • All Member benefits

A two-year Member Plus–level membership is available for $310.

Member Ambassador $210

A two-year Member Ambassador–level membership is available for $410.

Member Patron $550

  • Admission for 6 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
  • Invitation to a premium exhibition event
  • Half-priced gift memberships
  • All Member Ambassador benefits

Member Roundtable $1,100

  • Admission for 6 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
  • Invitation to a select Luminary program
  • All Member Patron benefits

Member Circle $1,600

  • Admission for 6 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
  • Invitation to a select Luminary tour
  • All Member Roundtable benefits

Become a member.

LIMITED-USE LEVELS

These membership options have requirements or limitations.

Student $75*

  • Admission for 2 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
  • Member e-communications
  • Proof of full-time student status required

E-Member $75*

  • Admission for 1 adult
  • Member e-communications

Contact Membership at (312) 499-4111 or membership@artic.edu.

Please note that contributions are not refundable or transferable. Cardholders must be present to receive member benefits. All categories, benefits, and prices are subject to change. Membership benefits may not be refunded, resold, exchanged, or transferred. General admission tickets and membership benefits may not be used for group visits or for commercial purposes. Any unauthorized use may result in a membership or general admission tickets being revoked. By visiting or communicating with the museum, you agree to comply with our Visitor Policies.

* Student and E-Member memberships do not include admission for children under 18 years old.
* E-Member memberships do not include admission for a guest.
** Excludes Student and E-Member levels.
*** Access is subject to museum hours and exhibition capacity.

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