
Take Lake Shore Drive south to the Chestnut Street exit (the first traffic light after the curve south of Oak Street Beach). Before you leave the MCA, be sure to bring your parking ticket to the front desk to receive validation for a reduced parking rate. The front of the building is on Mies van der Rohe Way, between Chicago Avenue (to the south) and Pearson Street (to the north), one block east of Michigan Avenue and one block west of Fairbanks Court. For bike pricing and availability, visit Divvy Driving There is a Divvy bike dock on the southwest side of the MCA, at the corner of Mies van der Rohe Way and Chicago Avenue. For directions, visit Ride the City Divvy Bikes You can also take the #3 King Drive, #10 Museum of Science and Industry, and #66 Chicago Avenue buses, as well as several Michigan Avenue bus routes.įor routes, schedules, and fares, call Chicago Transit Authority Travel Information at 31 or visit Chicago Transit Authority Bikingīicycle racks are located at the corner of Mies van der Rohe Way and East Pearson Street at the corner of Mies van der Rohe Way and Chicago Avenue and inside the MCA garage on Chicago Avenue just east of the museum itself. We are located four blocks east of the Chicago Avenue stop on the CTA Red Line. MCA Members receive a $5 discount off the standard parking rate and nonmembers receive a $4 discount. MCA programs rate: Present your paid programs ticket at the Box Office on the day of the event and receive validation for $13 parking.Īsk a Visitor Experience Assistant to validate your parking ticket to receive a reduced rate. If you have any questions about the garage, call ABM Parking at 85 Special DiscountsĮarly Morning Special (Mon–Fri only): Enter between 5–8 am and exit before 7 pm for $21.Īccessible parking rate: Stop by the admissions desk and ask for our $16 accessible parking validation. Our entrances face Mies Van Der Rohe Way. When you exit the garage, simply turn right and walk west up Chicago Avenue. The garage does not provide direct access to the museum. The parking garage is located on Chicago Avenue just west of Fairbanks Court and adjacent to the museum. By removing the financial barrier, Museums for All also removes the social and academic barrier children face when they are not exposed to high-quality museum experiences. Museums for All is a cooperative initiative between ACM and IMLS that encourages families of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. The MCA is a proud participant in the Museums for All program, another way to increase access to the museum. We also offer suggested admission of $3 each for up to six individuals when visitors present their LINK (EBT) Card as part of the Museums for All program. But to encourage more people to visit and visit often, the MCA has a pay-what-you-can policy-no one will be turned away. Your admission fee supports our exhibitions and programs.
We believe art should be accessible to everyone. Teen Creative Agency members facilitating public programs at the MCA. Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays.Īs a Blue Star Museum, we are free for active members of the military and veterans, police, and fire departments with ID.Ĭall us at 31 or email to learn about other special offers and discounts as well as partnerships with universities, museum professionals, corporations, and other organizations that include free admission. Visitors with disabilities and their caregivers receive free admission every day.
Simply present a valid teacher ID at the admissions desk. Illinois elementary and high school teachers receive free admission every day. $3 tickets for up to six individuals when visitors present their LINK (EBT) Card as part of the Museums for All program. Free for MCA Members and anyone 18 and under.The museum is closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Don't see yours? Let us knowĬontact the Box Office at 31 or email us at to reserve special rate tickets. Our Visitor Experience Assistants answer our visitors' most common questions. A view of the MCA as you approach from the intersection of Michigan and Chicago Avenue Photo: Steven Hall © Hedrich Blessingįor everyone’s health and safety, masks are strongly recommended, but not required.