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Is Art Institute of Chicago free with my membership?

Always call ahead. Rules change and each museum sets its own.

Art Institute of Chicago honors Museums for All (SNAP EBT card) ($5 or less entry) and Bank of America Museums on Us (free on the 1st full weekend). Your card must show the program's logo, and many museums include programs only at certain membership levels.

111 South Michigan Avenue

Program	Benefit	Details and restrictions	Source
EBT card	$5 or less entry	Admission of $5 or less per person for up to 4 people with a SNAP EBT card and photo ID. Some museums also accept WIC.	On the EBT card list as of Oct 2026 · official list
Bank of America card	Free on the 1st full weekend	Free general admission for the cardholder on the first full weekend of each month with a Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank card and photo ID. Special exhibitions excluded.	On the Bank of America card list as of Oct 2026 · official list

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