How do I visit Chautauqua Institution?

You can visit Chautauqua Institution year-round.

A gate pass is required during the nine-week summer season. A Chautauqua Institution gate pass provides admission to the grounds, all Amphitheater events and many other lectures, concerts, and more. Admission is free for children 12 and under, and Sunday admission is free for all at Chautauqua Institution.

The gates are open the rest of the year, and admission is free. Locations such as the Book Store, Library, and Post Office are open year-round. Some hotels and vacation rentals are open year-round, and some restaurants and shops at Chautauqua Institution are open outside of the summer season. The Athenaeum Hotel is open from spring through fall.