Free Admission Night for Residents at the Art Institute

You can reserve your free tickets online in advance; your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided.

If you’re unable to reserve tickets in advance, please stop by the admissions desks on the day of your visit for assistance.

Kids under 14
Admission is always free for children under 14. These free tickets are available online as well as on-site at the admissions counters.

Chicago Teens
Museum admission is free for Chicago teens under the age of 18, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Glenn and Claire Swogger and the Redbud Foundation. See more opportunities and resources for teens.