Visit the Art Institute online

Directions:

The Art Institute is 2 blocks West of Lake Shore Drive (US 41).
From Lake Shore Drive exit at Monroe or Jackson Boulevard.

The museum can also be easily reached from I-90/94 or 290.

Parking:

Reasonably priced underground parking is available at the East Monroe Street Garage, Millennium Park Garage, and the Grant Park North and South Garages.

Public Transportation:

For CTA/Metra/Pace call: (312)836-7000.
For TTY call: (312) 836-4949.

Box Office Numbers:

Membership Questions: (312) 499-4111 Recorded Information: (312)443-3600Website: http://www.artic.edu

Box Office Hours:

Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and Friday: 10:30am-5pm
Thursday: 10:30am-8pm
Saturday, Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm
The museum is open everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days.

Types of Payment Accepted:

The box office will accept Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover Card.

Will Call:

Will Call may be picked up at Michigan Avenue.

Accessible Seating:

The Michigan Avenue is wheelchair accessible, as are all public areas inside the Art Institute. A limited number of wheelchairs are availble free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

General Rules:

A Check room is located at the Michigan Avenue lobby. There is a $1.00 charge per item for checking service. Food and drink are not allowed in the galleries and cannot be checked.


Please note: The Art Institute of Chicago reserves the right to discontinue checking of any item at any time.

The following items must be checked before entering the galleries:
Any parcel, purse, bag, or tote over 13 by 17 inches
Video cameras
Backpacks
Backpack baby carriers
Long Umbrellas
Briefcases

Photography of loan exhibitions is not permitted. Still photography of works in the permanent collection is permitted, however NO tripods, lights, flash bulbs or video equipment will be allowed.

Recording Devices are not permitted.

Children Rules:

Children under 12 will be admitted free.