Because ART on THE MART is visible nightly after dark, our hours shift with the changing seasons.
- Apr 09 - May 31: 8:30 – 9:00pm
- Jun 04 - Sep 06: 9:00 – 9:30pm
- Sep 10 - Dec 27: 7:30 – 8:00pm
Thursdays through Sundays
Visit
2026 Timings
- Apr 09 – May 31: 8:30pm – 9:00pm
- Jun 04 – Sep 06: 9:00pm – 9:30pm
- Sep 10 – Dec 27: 7:30pm – 8:00pm
Thursdays through Sundays
2026 Timings
- Apr 09 – May 31: 8:30pm – 9:00pm
- Jun 04 – Sep 06: 9:00pm – 9:30pm
- Sep 10 – Dec 27: 7:30pm – 8:00pm
Thursdays through Sundays
Map
Accessibility
ADA compliant ramp located at the west side of Franklin Street.
Parking
Mart Parc Orleans Self Park, 437 North Orleans.
CTA Stop · Merchandise Mart
Brown and Purple lines.
Viewing Platform
Projections are best viewed on The Chicago Riverwalk Jetty between Wells and Franklin Street. Permanently installed speakers broadcast associated audio.
The Mart
Marshall’s Landing and River Park.
Parking
Mart Parc Orleans Self Park, 401 North Wells.
CTA Stop · Clark/Lake
Brown, Purple, Green, Pink, Orange & Blue lines.
CTA Stop · Lake
Red line.
Accessibility
ADA compliant ramp located at the east side of State Street.
Accessibility
ADA compliant ramp located at the west side of Clark Street.
Viewing + Directions
Best viewed on The Chicago Riverwalk between Wells and Lake St.
There are numerous hotels close to the Chicago Riverwalk, although our favorite is 21c Museum Hotel, ART on THE MART's Official Hotel Partner.
Consume global culture and connect with local communities when you visit a 21c Museum Hotel, a multi-venue contemporary art museum, coupled with boutique hotel stays and art-driven dining experiences.
With locations in Chicago as well as Louisville, Kentucky; Cincinnati, Ohio; Bentonville, Arkansas; Durham, North Carolina; St. Louis, Missouri; and Kansas City, Missouri, learn more about the 21c Museum Contemporary Art Museum, site-specific installations, curated rotating exhibitions, and regular cultural programing at each location on their website.
Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center are short walks to Lake St.
CTA Trains and BusesThe closest “L” stops include the Brown and Purple Line stop at theMART; the Blue, Green, Pink, Brown, Orange and Purple lines stop at Clark and Lake; and the Red line stop at State and Lake.
Mart Parc Orleans Self Park
- 437 North Orleans
- 401 North Wells
The Riverwalk is accessible via any of the stairways along Wacker Dr. There are ADA compliant ramps providing Riverwalk access located at the east side of State St., the west side of Clark St., and the west side of Franklin St.