Become a Member | The Art Institute of Chicago (original) (raw)

Members support the museum’s mission while enjoying yearlong free admission for themselves, their children, and guests—plus so much more!

Treat your friends and family to yearlong access to the museum with an Art Institute gift membership.

member levels

115–115–115–1,600

Be the first to learn about special exhibitions with Member Previews and lectures.

member

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Admission for 2 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
• All children under 18 are free
• Member-only access including special programs and museum hours
• Parking discount at the Millennium Garages

member plus

ALL MEMBER BENEFITS PLUS

• Admission for 4 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
• Option to add a second cardholder

member ambassador

ALL MEMBER PLUS BENEFITS PLUS

• Admission for 4 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
• Reciprocal privileges to 15 art museums

member patron

ALL MEMBER AMBASSADOR BENEFITS PLUS

• Admission for 6 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
• Invitation to a premium exhibition event

member roundtable

ALL MEMBER PATRON BENEFITS PLUS

• Admission for 6 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
• Invitation to a select Luminary event

member circle

ALL MEMBER ROUNDTABLE BENEFITS PLUS

• Admission for 6 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
• Invitation to a select Luminary tour

Take part in moments of connection, reflection, and learning with our singular and wide-ranging collections, through special engagements and exclusive museum access.

luminary bronze

LUMINARY BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Invitations to select exhibition preview receptions, tours, and lectures—programs exclusive to Luminary members
• Direct communications from the President and Eloise W. Martin Director, trustees, and museum leaders
• Concierge service providing museum access for family and friends
• Recognition on the annual donor wall
• Opportunity to join select Luminary travel

luminary silver

ALL LUMINARY BRONZE BENEFITS PLUS

• Priority seating at select member lectures, curator talks, and other programs and events
• Customized museum tours, behind-the-scenes access, and VIP passes to domestic and international art fairs upon request, when available

luminary gold

ALL LUMINARY SILVER BENEFITS PLUS

• Priority access for select special exhibitions with virtual lines
• Additional behind-the-scenes experiences with curators, conservators, exhibition artists, or lecturers, exclusive to Luminary Gold and higher

luminary platinum

ALL LUMINARY GOLD BENEFITS PLUS

• Private curator-led tour of the galleries or special exhibition of your choice while the museum is closed to the public
• Dedicated staff liaison to personally customize your experience at the Art Institute of Chicago, museums worldwide, and select international art shows

luminary diamond

ALL LUMINARY PLATINUM BENEFITS PLUS

• Invitations to private events with the President and Eloise W. Martin Director
• Opportunity to join a museum curator on an international trip

Membership options that have a specific requirement or limitation.

e-member

REDUCED BENEFITS

• Admission for 1 adult
• E-communications only
• Does not allow guests
• For only $40 more, the Member level includes access for 2 adults and all children under 18

student

REDUCED BENEFITS

• Admission for 2 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
• E-communications only
• Proof of full-time student status is required