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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 rooms of miniatures 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, and 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 includes audio tours, a location-aware interactive map, and a “look it up” feature so you can learn more about specific artworks.

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

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: The Café serves an array of fresh seasonal dishes — sandwiches, salads, desserts and more. The Modern Bar offers lighter fare plus a full coffee, tea and beverage menu.

Shopping: The Museum Shop and the Modern Shop

Accessibility

Elevators accommodate wheelchairs (available for use at no charge) and scooters. Visit the Art Institute's website for more information on services for guests with specific needs.

Parking/Transportation

Get directions and information on parking and transportation.

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.
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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.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Make a plan! We had 3 days in Chicago and we selected 5 venues to visit... Day1: Shedd Aquarium. Day 2: Skydeck, Hancock 360, Architectural river boat cruise. Day 3: Art Institute of Chicago. Whew, that's a lot, but it was well worth it for the money and for the express pass so we could skip the lines! The Pass was a great value for the money and a time saver at that! I would highly recommend this option if you plan on utilizing your time in Chicago!
Date published: 2026-04-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Convenience to enter each attractions We have purchased CityPASS 5. We have been 360 Chicago, Field Museum, The art institute of Chicago, Skydeck Chicago, and Shoreline Sightseeing. All attractions were so fun, would like to recommended all attractions. This citypass was so easy, quickly to enter to each attractions, just show the QR then they scan the QR only at each gate. If you have no this citypass, you need to input your information like address, phone number e.t.c. when you purchase each ticket to their vending machine. If you can visit at least 3 or 5 attractions, I recommended to get this citypass.
Date published: 2026-04-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really Great I bought a CityPASS for Chicago two weeks ago for this last week. I went to the two "mandatory" attractions and pick three others. When needed to make a reservation, I did just one or two days before and it was great! The museums are AMAZING, Skyjack and the Shedd Aquarium as well. The architecture cruise was also great, even though I did not understand everything from the guide. I really recommend the CityPASS (also bought it for Seattle).
Date published: 2026-04-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Espectacular The experience of buying the City Pass was excellent; we didn't have to wait in long lines, the price is well worth it, and you even get discounts at the shops.
Date published: 2026-04-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Smooth system, good value I brought a cityPASS for two for a two day layover in Chicago, we managed to use four of the five tickets, and i still consider it great value. Ticketing was very slick, even when you had to go to the venues website to make reserved time slots, it worked very smoothly.
Date published: 2026-04-16
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