University Partner Fest features gallery tours/presentations from faculty and museum guides, student art talks, a reception, and more. No need to register in advance.
All Northwestern faculty, staff, and student Wildcard holders enjoy free admission to the museum along with the Wildcard holder's guests. No RSVP needed to attend. This event invites communities from the 20+ member institutions.
For free tickets, a member of your party must show a valid Wildcard at the event registration table at either the Michigan Ave. or Monroe St. (Modern Wing) entrance.
Getting to the Art Institute from EvanstonLook for updated details on this page with information about any promotions from SOA to provide Ventra passes to students in the Evanston community.
Ride Howard-bound CTA Purple Line. Transfer to 95th-bound Red Line to Monroe St. Exit Monroe St. and proceed east across Michigan ave and enter either Monroe St. or Michigan Ave. entrance.
Ride the Chicago Express from Evanston and exit at Monroe/Columbus. Details and schedule available from Northwestern Transportation & Parking.
Information about current exhibits and works of art on view available on the Art Institute website.