The Art Institute of Chicago Ticket

Eligibility

• Free for children aged 0-13

• This activity has no age limit

• Senior, Youth and Student ticket: Participants who are aged 65+ are considered as seniors, participants who are aged 14-17 are considered as youth, and students with a valid student ID are all eligible for this ticket

Additional information

• Museum map: Please refer to the museum floor plan here
• Re-entry policy: The ticket is valid for the full day (Visitors are able to visit for a while, leave to relax in the gardens or take a stroll in Millennium Park, then come back in for more art)
• The museum features a café and modern bar serving sandwiches, salads, desserts, coffee, tea, and beverages
• Checkrooms are available for storage: Food, beverages, flowers& balloons are not allowed
• Maximum bag size: 33 cm x 43.2 cm x 10.2 cm
• Smaller backpacks are permitted, but visitors may be asked to wear them on the front of their bodies
• Water bottles with a closable lid is allowed, there are water bottle-filling stations available in the venue
• It is advisable to allocated approximately 3 hours in the museum
• The venue offers facilities such as toilets, elevators, disabled access, bar, gift shop, and an art collection

Items that are not allowed in the gallery:

• Bags, backpacks (including backpack baby carriers), camera bags, shopping bags, and purses larger than 33 cm x 43.2 cm x 10.2 cm
• Art materials other than pencils and sketchbooks
• Bicycles, sports equipment, recreational equipment such as scooters, skateboards, shoes with wheels, and roller blades
• Large objects, such as flags, banners, signs, frames, and artwork
• Tripods, flash attachments, and selfie sticks
• Flowers, balloons, toys, and wrapped packages
• Umbrellas that are too large to be stowed in bags

Accessibility:

• Manually operated wheelchairs and strollers are available free of charge at both museum checkrooms. No reservation is required
• Accessible parking is available in several garages (Oversized vans are not allowed)
• Height clearance for each garage: Millennium Park Garage (203.2 cm), East Monroe Street Garage (203.2 cm) & Grant Park North Garage (198.1 cm)
• Personal wheelchairs (Manual and electric) are always welcome
• Visitors who are deaf or have hearing loss (Talks in auditorium): All auditoriums are equipped with assistive listening system that includes t-coil compatibility
• Open or closed captioning is offered at most public lectures
• ASL interpretation for public lectures may be available upon request
• In-gallery experiences: ASL interpretation & assisted-listening devices is available upon request at museum_interpretation@artic.edu (Request must be made at least two weeks in advance)
• Visitors who are blind or have low vision: A multisensory gallery is available, consisting of materials wall and rubbing pattern designs
• TacTiles Kits: These are designed to be touched. It includes color photographs, large-type print descriptions, and Braille descriptions of each work
• Visitors with Autism or sensory-processing disorders: Please refer to the sensory map here

Security screening

• Visitors with implanted or wearable medical devices: It is recommended to consult the device manufacturer or physician for information (the museum uses a security screening and weapon-detection system at all entrance)

• The system uses low-frequency (ELF) radio waves, similar to retail anti-theft systems, to detect prohibited weapons and devices. It complies with national and international safety standards and is safe for the general public, including pregnant women and children

• Audio commentary is available in English / Chinese / Spanish / Korean / French

• Audio guide availability is dependent on the venue. Please refer to the official website for more information

• Re-entry to the venue is permitted. Show your ticket/wristband/stamp upon re-entry at the entrance

• Pets are not allowed inside the venue, with the exception of service animals with valid identification

• Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue

• Dangerous materials and items such as bottles, firecrackers, lasers, and other things that may disturb or inconvenience other attendees are prohibited inside the venue

• This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible

• Please refer to the venue's official website for more information about PWD accessibility

Usage validity

• The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Address

• The Art Institute of Chicago
• 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, United States
• Please refer to the map for assistance