Highlights
General admission to all galleries and non-ticketed special exhibitions (select special shows may require an extra ticket).
About this experience
One of the world’s great museums—5,000 years of art on Michigan Avenue. Plan 2—3 hours, hit a free daily highlights tour, and loop your favorite galleries (Impressionism, Modern, Asian, American, Thorne Miniature Rooms). Hours vary by day.
What's included
- General admission to all galleries and non-ticketed special exhibitions (select special shows may require an extra ticket).
Who it's for
- All ages; fully accessible routes and services available.
What you'll do
- Enter via the lions at 111 S Michigan Ave → grab the map → join a free 45-min gallery tour at 1:00 or 3:00 pm (daily when open) → roam by vibe: Monet to Van Gogh, American icons, design, and more.
Before you go
- Hours: Mon 11—5, Tue Closed, Wed 11—5, Thu 11—8, Fri—Sun 11—5. (Members 10—11.)
- Bags: larger than 13 × 17 × 4 in must be checked; free checkrooms available. Security screening in place.
Good to know
- Price guide: Adult $40; other categories discounted; Illinois/Chicago resident offers + periodic free-admission hours/days available—check the free-admission page.
- Address: 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 (Grant Park; Adams/Wabash ‘L’ is a short walk).
Why this is worth it
Big, easy, essential. Book a daytime slot, travel light, catch the free tour, and let the collection pull you in.