Welcome to the Art Institute of Chicago, home to a collection of art that spans centuries and the globe—and one of Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best” US attractions of 2024. We look forward to your visit and invite you to explore our many exhibitions and to join us for one of our free daily tours .

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2024年10月26日 · Architectural Fragments from Chicago Ongoing; Collection Installation Life and Afterlife in Ancient Egypt Ongoing; Collection Installation Landscape in Light: The Tiffany Window at the Art Institute of Chicago; Collection Installation The Deering Family Galleries of Medieval and Renaissance Art, Arms, and Armor; Page secondary navigation

From Looted to Restituted: Journey of a Drawing from Paris to Chicago January 14, 2025; New Acquisitions Four Paintings by Grandma Moses December 23, 2024

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Admission for children under 14 and Chicago teens under 18 is always free. Please reserve free tickets in advance online. When does the Art Institute offer free admission? Our next free hours will be Free Winter Weekdays, January 6–March 14, 2025, offering Illinois residents free admission every Monday, Thursday, and Friday all day long.

The Art Institute of Chicago was founded as both a museum and school for the fine arts in 1879, a critical era in the history of Chicago as civic energies were devoted to rebuilding the metropolis that had been destroyed by the Great Fire of 1871.

Purchase tickets in advance. If you don’t already have your tickets, we recommend buying them online in advance.It will save you time once you arrive so you can get to the art faster.

Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s major museums, housing an extraordinary collection of objects from across places, cultures, and time.

As part of Museums for All, LINK and WIC cardholders and anyone in their households receive free general admission to the museum and all ticketed special exhibitions. Simply present your card along with a valid photo ID.