Art Institute Illinois resident Third Thursdays

This is free. When: Third Thursdays, 5–8 p.m., beginning April 16, 2026. Where: 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL.

Art Institute of Chicago · Offer

Illinois residents get free admission on Third Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. The museum is always free for Chicago teens under 18, all children under 14, Link and WIC cardholders, active-duty military, and current Illinois teachers and homeschool parents. Regular adult tickets are otherwise about $32.