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Art Institute of Chicago

Explore the Art Institute of Chicago’s world-renowned collection, from the largest Impressionist holdings outside of Paris to iconic works of modern and contemporary art, from enchanting miniature rooms to wide-ranging artworks from around the globe. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago amid the city’s bustling parks and just steps from the lakefront, the Art Institute is a must-see for any trip to the Windy City.

Chicago CityPASS includes:

Fast Pass Admission — Entry allows bypass of the general admission lines and includes the permanent collection and non-ticketed special exhibitions.

Chicago C3 includes:

General Admission — Entry includes the permanent collection galleries and non-ticketed exhibitions.

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Don't miss the largest collection of Impressionist paintings outside of Paris, with numerous works by Monet, Degas, Renoir, Van Gogh, and Seurat's iconic A Sunday on La Grande Jatte—1884.

  2. 02.

    Experience the museum's expansive collection of modern and contemporary works featuring classics by Dalí, Matisse, and Picasso, as well as favorites by Kerry James Marshall, Cindy Sherman, and Andy Warhol.

  3. 03.

    Snap a pic with works recognized the world over: the farming duo of Grant Wood's American Gothic, the lonely diners of Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, and the stunning color of Marc Chagall's America Windows.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

To get the full experience, allow about three hours for your visit.

Check the schedule of limited-time exhibitions featuring engaging artworks from across times, places and cultures.

For the stories behind the art, download the Art Institute's free mobile app. Available for both Apple and Android devices, the app offers audio tours, a location-aware interactive map, and a “look it up” feature that allows you to learn more about specific artworks. Learn more.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll see at Art Institute of Chicago.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining:
The Café is home to an array of fresh seasonal dishes from Boka Restaurant Group—sandwiches, salads, desserts, and more. Thu–Mon, 10:30am–4pm.
The Modern Bar offers lighter fare plus a full coffee, tea, and beverage menu. Thu–Mon, 10:30am–4pm plus Thu until 7pm.

Shopping: The Main Museum Shop and the Modern Shop

Accessibility

Wheelchairs available at no charge. Elevators accommodate wheelchairs and scooters. Additional resources available; see details.

Parking/Transportation

Get information on parking, transportation and directions.

Offers & Upgrades

Special Exhibitions

Certain special exhibitions require additional tickets, which can be purchased onsite.

Contact Information & Hours

  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • 111 S. Michigan Ave.
  • Chicago, IL 60603
  • Mon, Wed, Fri-Sun: 11am-5pm
  • Thu: 11am-8pm
  • Tue: Closed

Closed: New Year's Day (Jan. 1), Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday of November), and Christmas Day (Dec. 25)

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Vacationing with a family of 5
We have purchased CityPASS now for three cities: Southern California, New York and now Chicago. We have a family of 5 and this makes planning so easy and affordable!! Not to mention not standing in line for tickets!!!
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The CityPASS was the perfect way to plan our stay in Chicago. I was able to show my daughter my favorite places in Chicago, and a few others as well. The CityPASS provided a better price, and skipping to the front of the line was like icing on the cake!.
Wonderful week in Chicago!
After doing much research about CityPASS and other group admission passes of the like, I knew I had to get the CityPASS. Chicago CityPASS gets you into 5 of the top sightseeing places - with an upgraded admission!
Great Price
My family came to visit us from Colombia. It was their first time in the states and I wanted to make sure their first vacation was more than what they expected it to be. When I came across the Chicago CityPASS online I knew it was just what I needed to make their trip memorable.
CityPASS Saved My Vacation and Marriage
We used Chicago CityPASS recently and it was a not only a vacation saver but a marriage saver. My husband and I would typically argue about which way to go and what to do next. The CityPASS was easy to use and offered detailed information as well as discounts.
Chicago CityPASS is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 14494.
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good Value, some flexibility limits We bought city Passes as part of a week-long planned outing to Chicago. The pass did provide us with access to the primary attractions we wanted to see, Field Museum, science and Industry, art institute, Shedd Aquarium and the observation deck. It had the perk of providing us with a pass for special exhibits/programs at several of these places. My only criticism might be that we had reserved spots at science and industry and were unable to go because of illness. There was no way to cancel our reservation or preserve it for a later day. Overall, these were a very good value.
Date published: 2026-04-16
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Double check if they take city pass We went to the 360 Chicago, and they wouldn't let us in They that they only allow many with city pass in. And that was one of the reasons we got the city pass Double check if they take city pass, even if it's listed
Date published: 2026-04-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ease of Use It was very easy with citypass to go everywhere and experience was smooth.
Date published: 2026-04-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent trips We bought CityPASS for our trip to Chicago and were really happy with them. We had no problem booking any of the sites we wanted to visit although the Aquarium was booked up quickly. Being able to fast track the queues for the lifts and photo box at the Willis Tower was especially helpful. The boat tour was excellent.
Date published: 2026-04-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best way to see all the things! The best way to see all the main attractions of the city. Really enjoyed it!
Date published: 2026-04-13
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