Illinois residents enjoy free admission at the world-class Art Institute of Chicago on Thursday evenings from 5-8pm between June 6–September 26, 2024. What's more, Illinois educators (including homeschooling parents), LINK & WIC cardholders, kids under 14 and Chicago teens under 18 are free every day. If you reserve your free tickets online, the discount will be applied based on the zip code provided with the billing address at checkout. Otherwise, stop by the admissions desk when you visit to request your free admission.