Archival research appointments for SAIC students are available Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 1:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., and may be requested here: Make an Appointment
Archival research appointments for SAIC faculty and staff are available Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 1:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., and may be requested here: Make an Appointment
Researchers agree to follow the museum’s safety and security guidelines in addition to established reading room policies, including:
Researchers must wear a mask for the duration of their research appointments.
Please do not move reading room chairs and please keep a six-foot distance from Research Center staff and other researchers.
Please cancel your appointment if you are feeling ill or exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms. Appointments may be cancelled by emailing archivesappt@artic.edu or by calling (312) 857-7676. Research Center staff will work with you to reschedule your appointment as quickly as possible.
The Art Institute of Chicago Archives
For information on our collections, the history of the Art Institute and the School of the Art Institute, donation proposals, corrections, comments, and general questions, please contact Archives staff at archives@artic.edu.