Chicago Museum Tickets — Art Institute, Field Museum & More Compared
Chicago's museums range from world-class art and natural history to playful pop-up experiences — the choice is timed entry, a guided tour, or a multi-museum pass.
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$13 USD
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Museums: what to know before booking
Chicago's museums range from world-class art and natural history to playful pop-up experiences — the choice is timed entry, a guided tour, or a multi-museum pass.
- Availability
- 13 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $13 USD before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.7 stars across 12,486 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Art Institute at 111 S Michigan Ave; Field Museum at 1400 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr; others across downtown
- Best time
- First hour after opening for the emptiest galleries, especially at the Art Institute
- Ticket note
- Timed-entry on most tickets; guided-tour meeting times are fixed
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Everything you should know before you book
Chicago has one of America's great museum line-ups. The Art Institute of Chicago holds Grant Wood's American Gothic, Hopper's Nighthawks, and one of the finest Impressionist collections outside Paris. The Field Museum of Natural History is home to SUE, the largest and most complete T. rex ever found. Both reward a guided tour if you want the highlights without wandering.
Book timed entry for the Art Institute and go early. The galleries fill with school and tour groups by late morning, so the first hour after opening is the calmest. For a lighter visit, the Museum of Illusions, Museum of Ice Cream, and Medieval Torture Museum sell quick, fun timed-entry tickets that suit families and rainy afternoons.
Frequently asked questions
How long do you need at the Art Institute?
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights across the Impressionist, American, and modern wings. A guided tour covers the must-sees in about 90 minutes.
Is the Field Museum good for kids?
Yes — SUE the T. rex, the Egyptian tomb, and the Evolving Planet hall are family favorites. A guided tour helps younger visitors hit the highlights.
Can one ticket cover several museums?
Multi-attraction Chicago passes bundle the major museums with observation decks and cruises, which saves money if you're visiting three or more.