The Art Institute of Chicago
Teachers

Student Tours
Open your students up to the world inside the Art Institute.

Bring the Teens!
The Art Institute offers a range of programs designed specifically for teen audiences (7–12th grades), providing a chance for teens to actively participate with their peers, become exposed to different careers, and expand their appreciation of art.

Teacher Programs
Expand the scope of the classroom by adding art to your curriculum.

Crown Family Educator Resource Center
Discover this special space inside the museum for teachers, art volunteers in the classroom, librarians, parents, and other youth-serving educators.

Educator Admission
All Illinois teachers receive free general admission to the Art Institute with proof of teacher certification. When educators visit the Crown Family Educator Resource Center and join the Art Institute Educator Network, they will receive an Educator Annual Pass. This pass gives the bearer unlimited general admission to the Art Institute and admission to the Ryerson and Burnham Libraries until September 1, 2010. Please note that to join the Art Institute Educator Network and receive an Educator Annual Pass, educators must show proof of being an educator (school ID, paycheck stub, etc.).

E-newsletter
Sign up to receive our monthly e-newsletter for educators filled with details about upcoming programs, workshops, new lesson plans, and all the happenings around the Art Institute.

Brochure
Download our latest brochure.