Member Access
- Yearlong free admission for yourself and guests*
- Expedited entry to the museum and all special exhibitions
- Early-morning member-only access every day we are open
- Free admission for all children under 18 in the household**
- Access to the Member Lounge, which offers complimentary coffee and tea and a cash bar
- Daylong Member Previews of special exhibitions
- Member-only lectures presented by museum experts
- Advance notice of upcoming exhibitions and major acquisitions
- Admission to special exhibitions otherwise requiring separate ticket***
Member Discounts
- $5 parking discount at downtown Millennium Garages**
- 10% off in the Museum Shop every day with 8 Double Discount Days throughout the year
- 10% off dining at Terzo Piano, Museum Café, and Balcony Café
- $2 off on all museum audio guide rentals every visit
- 10% off noncredit continuing education courses with the School of the Art Institute****
- $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 $105
- Admission for 2 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
- Subscription to the Art Institute‘s Member Magazine
- A two-year Member-level membership is available for $200
Member Plus $150
- Admission for 4 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
- Option to add an additional cardholder
- A two-year Member Plus–level membership is available for $285
- All Member benefits
Member Ambassador $200
- Admission for 4 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
- Reciprocal privileges to 15 art museums
- Invitation to premium exhibition events
- A two-year Member Ambassador–level membership is available for $375
- All Member Plus benefits
Member Patron $500
- Admission for 6 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
- Exclusive tour for member and allotted guests with a museum docent*
- Invitation to a premium exhibition event
- Half-priced gift memberships
- All Member Ambassador benefits
Member Roundtable $1,000
- Admission for 6 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
- Invitation to all behind-the-scenes events
- All Member Patron benefits
Member Circle $1,500
- Admission for 6 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
- Invitation to a select Luminary event
- All Member Roundtable benefits
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.
Memberships are nontransferable and nonrefundable. Cardholders must be present to receive member benefits.
* 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.
**** Discount does not apply to credit courses, whether taken for credit or audited.
