Private Tours

Book a 50-minute, interactive tour at the MCA for your group.

Be inspired by fresh ideas and creativity while forming a deeper understanding and connection to your community and world—no previous art experience necessary!

Revenue from private tours helps sustain MCA programming and exhibitions. Thank you!

Pricing

$40 / adult
$30 / age 65 and older
$30 / college student
$20 / University Partners*
$400 flat fee for groups of 10 or fewer

Cost includes a private guided tour, admission, and a free pass to return with a guest.

VIP Tours

$140 / guest

Experience the artwork one-on-one in a private viewing before or after the MCA opens to the public! It’s a one-of-a-kind experience to share with clients, groups, family, and friends.

Minimum fee before-hours: $1,400
Minimum fee after-hours: $2,500
Curator tour fee: $1,000 + $140 / guest

To request a tour, please fill out the form on this page. For questions or to purchase a tour as a gift, contact 312-397-3812 or privatetours@mcachicago.org.

* University Partners are current students, faculty, and staff with ID from SAIC, U of Chicago, IIT, City Colleges of Chicago, and Columbia College Chicago.