With admission to Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art, you can explore a vast gallery, founded in 1964 and dedicated to exploring the new. Inside, you'll find more than 2000 works including multimedia and experimental pieces. You'll have the opportunity to experience the ideas of living artists and understand the art within today's historical, social and cultural context.
What's included
- Admission to all exhibitions
What's Not Included
- Parking
- Tips
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Additional information
Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.
Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.
You must be 18 years or older to book.
Children 0 to 18 can participate for free.
What You Need to Know
Present your mobile voucher at the box office in the museum and redeem your timed ticket.
Please note that the opening hours of the museum are as follows:
- Tuesday: 10:00–21:00
- Wednesday–Saturday: 10:00–17:00
- Monday: closed
The closest bus stops are King Drive, served by line 3, Museum of Science and Industry, served by line 10 and Chicago Avenue, served by line 66.
You can reach the museum by train on the CTA Red Line.
If you are driving, there is a parking garage behind the museum, with the entrance on East Chicago Avenue.
To avoid the steps, enter on the plaza level through the MCA Store.
Free wheelchairs are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Admission to the museum is free for members of the military, police and fire department, veterans and students of Columbia College, Northwestern, SAIC and U. of Chicago.
Please note that your voucher is valid only for the specified date.
Please check the opening hours before arriving.
Present your mobile voucher at the box office in the museum and redeem your timed ticket.