Love my Chi Town, Free Admission EVERYDAY in February at The Art Institute!

Yes, you heard right. EVERY DAY in February is FREE ADMISSION DAY to the Art Institute of Chicago! If you have not been there it is a phenominal museum to visit.

Art Institute of Chicago


Special Events in Free February


In addition to our daily programming, enjoy these exciting (and free) events!

Family Fun

Exhibition Overview of Heart and Soul: Art from Coretta Scott King Award Books
February 9 at 12:00

Family Festival: Behind the Lions Day
February 20, 10:00–3:30

A day of exploration, art making, storytelling, and performances for the whole family
500 Ways of Looking at Modern

This month has even more opportunities and more ways to explore the meaning of modern.

•Reading: Disturb the Universe—The Avant-Garde and Modernism
February 4 at 6:00

•Lecture: How Chinese Art Became “Contemporary”
February 11 at 6:00

•Lecture: African Art and the Modernist Eye
February 18 at 6:00

•Symposium: Modern Constructions—Creating Architecture and Design Collections
February 20, 10:30–4:30

•Performance: HS2 Installed
February 20 at 11

•Lecture: August Wilson—A Retrospective
February 25 at 6:00


William Eggleston Booksigning
February 27, 3:30–5:00
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to have the exhibition catalogue signed by the artist himself!

Valentine’s Day Specials

Adopt a Dot
These popular splashes of color are back! Pick out a vibrant dot bouquet for Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day Brunch
Before or after you and your valentine enjoy free admission to the museum's encyclopedic collection, indulge in some the city's most decadent dishes with a special Valentine's Day brunch at Terzo Piano.

Love’s in Store!
The museum's main shop has a wide selection of gifts just perfect for your special someone. Save 25% on all in-store purchases of regular-priced scarves, ties, and amber jewelry through February 14.

Daily Programming in Free February

Gallery Talks (45–60 minutes)
Daily at 12:00

Express Talks (30 minutes)
Wednesday at 12:00
Thursdays at 5:30
Fridays at 2:00

Highlights Tours (60 minutes)
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00
Sundays at 12:00
Thursdays at 7:00 (30 minutes)

Modern Wing Highlights Tours (60 minutes)
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 2:00

Family Events


Saturdays, Sundays, and select weekdays


Always Free at the Art Institute


•Children under 14


•Target Free Thursday Evenings, 5:00–8:00


•Admission to the Ryan Education Center


•Members—Enjoy free admission and all the other benefits of membership. Join today!

Stop afterwards for a coffee and a stroll around the neighborhood!