Become a Member

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

Easy renewal

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

member levels

$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
Invitation to premium exhibition event

member patron

ALL MEMBER AMBASSADOR BENEFITS PLUS

Admission for 6 adults total, at least one of whom must be a cardholder
Exclusive tour for member and allotted guests with a museum educator. A nominal fee applies
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 behind-the-scenes 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 event

luminary

$3,000+

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

limited-use

$75

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

Become a Member

member levels

member

$115

$220 / Two Year

member plus

$160

$310 / Two Year

member ambassador

$210

$410 / Two Year

member patron

$550

member roundtable

$1,100

member circle

$1,600

luminary

luminary bronze

$3,000

luminary silver

$6,000

luminary gold

$12,000

luminary platinum

$30,000

luminary diamond

$60,000 and Above

limited-use

e-member

$75

student

$75