Art Institute of Chicago — Senior Admission & Free Illinois Days

Chicago, Cook County

One of the top art museums in the country, with reduced senior general admission (about $26 versus $32 for adult non-residents). Illinois residents can visit free on Third Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. and on free Summer Thursday evenings (mid-June through mid-September). Reserve resident free tickets online in advance.

Thursday — Third Thursdays 5-8 p.m. (free for IL residents); Thu general hours 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Address:

111 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

Phone:

312-443-3600

Hours:

Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (verify seasonally)

Eligibility:

Senior discount 65+; free days open to all Illinois residents

Registration:

Reserve free/discount tickets online at artic.edu

Accessibility:

Wheelchair accessible; free coat and bag check