Northwestern Night at the Art Institute: 4:00-8:00pm, Thursday, October 15, 2026

 

All Northwestern faculty, staff, students, and their guests are invited to enjoy free admission to the museum. No registration required. RSVP for a free CTA Pass on 'Cats on Campus!  Other benefits include: 

• Free tickets, a member of your party must show a valid Wildcard at the event registration table at the Michigan Ave. (Main Entrance) entrance.
• Limited tickets are also available for the Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism exhibition! 
• Special tours for those in attendance (first come, first serve). Check-in at Welcome Desk in Modern Wing entrance for location start details
  • 5:30 Hispanic Heritage Month Tour
  • 6:00 SPOOKY Tour!
  • 6:30 Human Anatomy Tour
• Getting to the Art Institute from Evanston
  • On-campus students can get a free 1-day CTA pass from their residential area desk while supplies last Monday, October 12 - Wednesday, October 15. Make sure to register for a CTA pass on 'Cats on Campus.
  • Undergraduates students may get a free 1-day CTA pass by visiting the SOA Passport table at the revolving door entrance of Norris Monday, October 12 - Wednesday, October 15, 10:00am-2:00pm
  • Ride loop-bound CTA Purple Line to Washington & Wabash (loop) and proceed on foot to Monroe St. between Michigan & Columbus Ave's.
• Information about current exhibits and works of art on view available on the Art Institute website.

Northwestern's Museum Partnership

Northwestern currently has partner benefits with Art Institute of Chicago.

• Art Institute of Chicago | 111 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
  • All Northwestern undergraduate students may visit the ticketing counter at the Art Institute and receive a free ticket when they show Wildcard.
  • Faculty interested in bringing classes to the Art Institute can contact Joe Lattal for any ticketing needs or questions.