Thank you for your patience this holiday season as shipping delivery intervals could be impacted by increased demand.  We recommend everyone ship as early as possible this holiday season from now until January 1.

If your shipment is time sensitive, please select 2 or 3 Business Day Expedited Shipping at checkout to ensure a timely delivery.  Expedited shipping does not guarantee delivery before 12/25/23. 

The Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop can ship orders to all locations within the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, as well as internationally. Our shipping and handling options include Standard Shipping, 3 Business Day Expedited Shipping, and 2 Business Day Expedited Shipping. Business day refers to Monday–Friday, excluding holidays. To ensure the prompt delivery of your order, we recommend that you place your order by 12 p.m. CST, Monday–Friday. Saturday and Sunday deliveries are currently not available. Please note that we are unable to ship to PO, APO, or FPO boxes.

In-stock Standard Shipping orders should be delivered in 7-10 business days via Ground services. In-stock orders shipped to Alaska and Hawaii should be delivered in 10-14 business days via Air services. All international orders ship via International Mailing services and are non-traceable. In-stock orders to Canada should be delivered in 10-17 business days, while all other in-stock international shipments should take 6–10 weeks.

It is important to note that products ordered together might not be shipped together, and occasional back orders will take longer. 

STANDARD SHIPPING

  • U.S. Domestic: $9.95 Flat Rate per shipping address, and not per order.
  • Canada: $29.95 Flat Rate
  • Alaska and Hawaii: $44.95 Flat Rate
  • International: $54.95 Flat Rate

Please note: $9.95 flat rate shipping is per shipping address, not per order.  Shipping to multiple addresses will incur an additional cost. 

OVERSIZED AND HEAVY ITEMS

Oversized and heavy items may ship separately and incur an additional $15.00 shipping and handling surcharge. Additional delivery time and shipping charges are noted in the item details and will be shown in your shopping cart.

Oversized items cannot be shipped to outside of the United States, and expedited shipping is not available for these items.

Please note: Flat Rate Shipping fee is per address, not per order.  Shipping to multiple addresses will incur an additional cost. 

EXPEDITED SHIPPING

Expedited shipping is subject to credit approval. It is not available for Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, or other international destinations, nor is it available for certain large or oversized items.

3 Business Day Expedited Shipping and Handling Charges:
  • U.S. Domestic: $24.95 Flat Rate
  • Orders placed AFTER 12 P.M. CST Monday–Friday and on weekends will be processed on the following business day (business day refers to Monday–Friday, excluding holidays)
  • Not available for Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, other international destinations, PO Boxes, APO/FPO addresses, and certain remote locations.
2 Business Day Expedited Shipping and Handling Charges:
  • U.S. Domestic: $34.95 Flat Rate
  • Orders placed AFTER 12 P.M. CST Monday–Friday and on weekends will be processed on the following business day (business day refers to Monday–Friday, excluding holidays)
  • Not available for Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, other international destinations, PO Boxes, APO/FPO addresses, and certain remote locations.

Please note: Expediated Shipping fee is per address, not per order.  Shipping to multiple addresses will incur an additional cost. 

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

For international deliveries, the recipient is responsible for all duties and taxes. Expedited shipping is also not available for international orders.

Please note: International Shipping fee is per address, not per order.  Shipping to multiple addresses will incur an additional cost. 

If your order is being shipped to a business address, please include the business’s name in the ship-to address. If your order is being shipped to a particular apartment or suite address, please include the apartment or suite number.