Updates to Membership and Benefits

New Member Benefits FAQ

Background

On April 18, 2022, CAC updated member benefits to be in alignment with evolving organizational needs and priorities as outlined in its current strategic plan. These changes are slowly being “grandfathered” in so that as members go through their renewal cycle, they are introduced to the updates. In other words, as of May 2022, only a fraction of CAC’s membership is impacted by this change. 

We have compiled the following frequently asked questions in the event you are contacted by one of the individuals impacted by the membership changes and asks for additional information.

If the member is unsatisfied, we ask that you please take down their information and assure them they will receive a call back from our Manager of Membership or a member of our staff within two business days. You can also provide the me********@ar**********.org address.

Membership Benefit Changes – FAQ

When did the new membership benefits structure go into effect?

  • The new membership benefits went into effect on Monday, April 18, 2022. Current CAC members who renewed their membership prior to April 18 will continue to have the previous member benefits until their next renewal.

When will my membership benefits change?

If you joined as a new member of CAC or if you have renewed your CAC membership prior to Monday, April 18, 2022, your member benefits will change once your current membership expires and you renew.

Has the price of membership increased?

  • The price of membership has not increased.

What about docents and volunteers?

  • All docents, education guides, exhibit hosts, and guest services are eligible to earn an INDIVIDUAL membership or DUAL membership (pending hours served or option to upgrade) as long as they fulfill their requirements the prior year.
  • All docents, education guides, exhibit hosts, and guest services will still have FREE access to ALL walking tours.
  • All docents, education guides, exhibit hosts, and guest services receive a 20% discount in the CAC Design Store.

What are the benefits of CAC membership now?

Note: Open House Chicago  

Members will receive Priority Access Passes for the number of adults covered under their membership. As a change, individual level members be treated as Dual and receive a pass that will allow for two people. Previously, they only received one priority access pass.

Our INDIVIDUAL level membership offers…

Complimentary admission for 1 adult

FREE Essential Walking Tours

66% off Premier Walking Tours ($10/person)

FREE or DISCOUNTED CAC programs

Buy-one-get-one on Chicago Architecture River Cruise


Our DUAL level membership offers…

Complimentary admission for 2 adults OR 1 adult and 1 guest

FREE Essential Walking Tours

66% off Premier Walking Tours ($10/person)

FREE or DISCOUNTED CAC programs

Buy-one-get-one on Chicago Architecture River Cruise


Our FAMILY level membership offers…

Complimentary admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children under 18

FREE Essential Walking Tours

66% off Premier Walking Tours ($10/person)

FREE or DISCOUNTED CAC programs

Buy-two-get-two on Chicago Architecture River Cruise

Note: CAC’s previous “Friends & Family” level membership has now switched to “Family” and now includes benefits for children.


Our DECO level membership offers…

Complimentary admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children under 18 and 2 adult guests

FREE Essential Walking Tours

66% off Premier Walking Tours ($10/person)

FREE or DISCOUNTED CAC programs

Buy-two-get-two on Chicago Architecture River Cruise

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