gallery/cafe
The Gene Siskel Film Center’s Gallery/Cafe enhances the film going experience with an array of film-related exhibitions. Many exhibits are specifically curated with various departments at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago to thematically support current film festivals or retrospectives.
Enjoy a conversation with coffee or wine in the gallery/cafe before or after a screening.
On permanent view is Victor Skrebneski’s Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down photograph of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert.
For more information about the Gallery/Cafe please call 312-846-2076.
Four Easy Ways to Join!
- NEW! Purchase Individual or Dual Memberships Online!
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- Call 312-846-2600
- Download the Membership Form
and mail to:
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60601 - Visit our office (9am - 5pm, Monday through Friday) or our box office (opens at 5pm on weekdays and 2pm on weekends).





