Until 15 Nov
Raqib Shaw: Paradise Lost
Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago
June 7, 2025 – November 15, 2026
Photo: ajay_suresh / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Photo: ajay_suresh / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Planning your visit
$32 adult admission
USD 32 for out-of-state visitors, USD 27 for Illinois residents, USD 20 for Chicago residents.
Free on Summer Thursdays 5 to 8pm, and on Third Thursdays.
Timed entry recommended — slots sell out at peak times.
Special exhibitions carry a surcharge on top of general admission.
Most exhibitions are included; a few carry a USD 5 surcharge.
Where to stay
Last verified August 18, 2026
On view now
Until 15 Nov
Saint-Porchaire Ceramics: Rediscovered Treasures of the French Renaissance
Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago
March 25 – November 15, 2026
Photo: ajay_suresh / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Until 25 Jan 2027
Embroidered Traditions from Morocco to Afghanistan
Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago
May 2, 2026 – January 25, 2027
Photo: ajay_suresh / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Closes 20 Sept
Willem de Kooning Drawing
Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago
June 14 – September 20, 2026
Photo: ajay_suresh / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Until 25 Jan 2027
Abigail Lucien: Blood of the Earth
Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago
June 18, 2026 – January 25, 2027
Photo: ajay_suresh / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Until 9 Nov
Self, Made: Fourteen Modern Artists from the Richard and Ellen Sandor Family Collection
Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago
June 25 – November 9, 2026
Photo: ajay_suresh / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Until 19 Oct
Beyond Form: Abstraction at Midcentury
Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago
June 27 – October 19, 2026
Photo: ajay_suresh / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism
Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago
September 6, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Before you go
Visiting Art Institute of Chicago — common questions
What exhibitions are on at Art Institute of Chicago right now?
9 special exhibitions are on at Art Institute of Chicago right now: Willem de Kooning Drawing (until September 20, 2026), Beyond Form: Abstraction at Midcentury (until October 19, 2026), Self, Made: Fourteen Modern Artists from the Richard and Ellen Sandor Family Collection (until November 9, 2026) and Raqib Shaw: Paradise Lost (until November 15, 2026) — plus 5 more currently on view.
How much is admission to Art Institute of Chicago?
Adult admission to Art Institute of Chicago is $32. USD 32 for out-of-state visitors, USD 27 for Illinois residents, USD 20 for Chicago residents.
Is Art Institute of Chicago free?
Art Institute of Chicago charges general admission, but there are free options. Free on Summer Thursdays 5 to 8pm, and on Third Thursdays.
Do I need to book Art Institute of Chicago tickets in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended at Art Institute of Chicago; timed slots sell out at peak times.
Are special exhibitions included in Art Institute of Chicago admission?
Special exhibitions carry a surcharge on top of general admission. Most exhibitions are included; a few carry a USD 5 surcharge.
What time does Art Institute of Chicago open?
Art Institute of Chicago is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11:00–17:00, Thursday 11:00–20:00. Closed Tuesday. Members enter an hour early at 10 am; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.