Give the Gift of Membership
The perfect gift for any art lover.
Treat your friends and family to yearlong access to the museum with an Art Institute membership. Your gift supports the museum’s mission to create meaningful experiences with art for visitors from all over the world and to promote an ever-expanding understanding of human creativity.
Thank you, again, for your support.
How will my gift recipient be notified?
Online gift membership purchases take 3–4 business days to process. Once processed, you will receive an email communication with your recipient's new member ID, expiration date, and instructions on how to access their digital member card.
Need to present your gift sooner? Select one of the customizable gift letter options below and present it to your recipient when the time is right. Each option features an illustration by Chicago artist Morgan Ramberg, inspired by a museum space and work in the Art Institute's collection.
Option #1: In the Garden Option #2: Snowy Michigan Avenue Facade Option #3: Spiral Staircase Option #4: Sunny Michigan Avenue Front StepsPlease note that customizable gift letter options are available on this page only. If you think you might want to share one with your recipient, download it now.