University of Michigan Museum of Art, Ann Arbor

Name: University of Michigan Museum of Art
Address: 525 S State St, Ann Arbor, 48109-1354, United States
Telephone: +1 734-764-0395

#6 among attractions in Ann Arbor

Museum, Top attraction, Art museum, Universities and schools

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University of Michigan Museum of Art, Ann Arbor

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Facts and practical information

The University of Michigan Museum of Art in Ann Arbor, Michigan with 94,000 sq ft is one of the largest university art museums in the United States. Built as a war memorial in 1909 for the university's fallen alumni from the Civil War, Alumni Memorial Hall originally housed U-M's Alumni office along with the university's growing art collection. Its first director was Jean Paul Slusser, who served from 1946 to his retirement in 1957. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°16'32"N, 83°44'23"W

Address

525 S State StCentral Ann Arbor (Downtown Ann Arbor)Ann Arbor 48109-1354 United States

Contact

+1 734-764-0395

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Day trips

University of Michigan Museum of Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yost Ice Arena, Nickels Arcade, Kempf House, Michigan Theater.

0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Yost Ice Arena, Ann Arbor
15 min walk • Nestled in the bustling college town of Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Yost Ice Arena stands as a historic and beloved icon for ice sports enthusiasts and University of Michigan fans alike. This renowned arena is not just a venue for athletic contests; it's a storied hall...
~1130 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historic walking areas
Nickels Arcade, Ann Arbor
6 min walk • Nickels Arcade is a commercial building located at 326-330 South State Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
~1760 ftNW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Kempf House, Ann Arbor
9 min walk • The Kempf House Museum, also known as the Henry Bennett House or the Reuben Kempf House, is a museum located at 312 South Division Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was originally built as a single-family home in 1853. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
~1640 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor
8 min walk • The Michigan Theater is a movie palace in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It shows independent films and stage productions, and hosts musical concerts.
~1290 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Albert Kahn
Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor
7 min walk • Hill Auditorium is the largest performance venue on the University of Michigan campus, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The auditorium was named in honor of Arthur Hill, who served as a regent of the university from 1901 to 1909.
~640 ftNE
Park
The Diag, Ann Arbor
4 min walk • The Diag is a large open space in the middle of the University of Michigan's Central Campus. Originally known as the Diagonal Green, the Diag derives its name from the many sidewalks running near or through it in diagonal directions.
~600 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Romanesque revival architecture
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, Ann Arbor
3 min walk • The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology is a museum of archaeology located on the University of Michigan central campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the United States.
~790 ftNE
Victorian architecture
University of Michigan Central Campus Historic District, Ann Arbor
4 min walk • The University of Michigan Central Campus Historic District is a historic district consisting of a group of major buildings on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
0.5 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Ark, Ann Arbor
14 min walk • The Ark, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a nationally known acoustic and folk music venue. It has been in existence in various locations since 1965. It currently seats about 400 and features more than 300 live performances each year.
0.7 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Blind Pig, Ann Arbor
18 min walk • The Blind Pig is a music venue in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The club was established as a home for blues musicians, although today it books predominantly indie rock acts and local groups.
~1400 ftN
Cinema, Theater
State Theater, Ann Arbor
7 min walk • The State Theatre is an operational former movie palace in Ann Arbor, Michigan, designed by C. Howard Crane in the Art Deco style. The State was built by W.S. Butterfield Theaters, which also operated the nearby Michigan Theater.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is University of Michigan Museum of Art open?

University of Michigan Museum of Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to University of Michigan Museum of Art?

Nearby attractions include Labadie Collection, Ann Arbor (2 min walk), Angell Hall Observatory, Ann Arbor (2 min walk), Michigan Union, Ann Arbor (2 min walk), University of Michigan Library, Ann Arbor (3 min walk).

How to get to University of Michigan Museum of Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Michigan Museum of Art:

Bus

Michigan Union • Lines: 6, 62 (2 min walk)
N - SU opposite Tappan • Lines: 62 (3 min walk)

Train

Ann Arbor (22 min walk)