Krannert Art Museum, Champaign-Urbana

Name: Krannert Art Museum
Address: 500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign-Urbana, 61820-6913, United States
Telephone: +1 217-244-0516

#6 among attractions in Champaign-Urbana

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Facts and practical information

The Krannert Art Museum is a fine art museum located at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois, United States. It has 48,000 square feet of space devoted to all periods of art, dating from ancient Egypt to contemporary photography. The museum's collection of more than 11,000 objects can be accessed online and includes specializations in 20th-century art, Asian art, and pre-Columbian art, particularly works from the Andes. ()

Established: 1961 (63 years ago)Coordinates: 40°6'7"N, 88°13'53"W

Address

500 E Peabody DrChampaign-Urbana 61820-6913 United States

Contact

+1 217-244-0516

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Champaign-Urbana

Day trips

Krannert Art Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: State Farm Center, Memorial Stadium, Huff Hall, Foellinger Auditorium.

0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
State Farm Center, Champaign-Urbana
12 min walk • The State Farm Center, a prominent arena in the heart of Champaign, Illinois, stands as a testament to the vibrant sports and entertainment culture in the United States. Constructed in 1963 and originally known as the Assembly Hall, this iconic venue has been a...
~1600 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Champaign-Urbana
8 min walk • Memorial Stadium, a landmark of Champaign-Urbana in Illinois, stands as a proud testament to the spirit of sports and remembrance in the heartland of America. This expansive stadium, inaugurated in 1923, serves as the home ground for the University of Illinois at...
~690 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Huff Hall, Champaign-Urbana
4 min walk • Huff Hall is a 4,050-seat multi-purpose arena in Champaign, Illinois, United States. The arena opened in 1925 and was known as Huff Gymnasium until the 1990s. It is named after George Huff, who was the school's athletic director from 1895 to 1935.
~1870 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Foellinger Auditorium, Champaign-Urbana
10 min walk • The Foellinger Auditorium, located at 709 S. Mathews Avenue in Urbana, Illinois on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is a concert hall and the university's largest lecture hall. It is the southernmost building on the main quad.
0.4 miNE
Colonial revival architecture
Illini Union, Urbana
11 min walk • The Illini Union, located at 1401 West Green Street in Urbana, Illinois, on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, is the student union for the University.
0.4 miNE
Beaux-Arts architecture
English Building, Urbana
11 min walk • The English Building, previously known as the Woman's Building and Bevier Hall, is a historic structure on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
~1880 ftNE
Observatories and planetariums
Astronomical Observatory, Urbana
10 min walk • The University of Illinois Astronomical Observatory, located at 901 S. Mathews Avenue in Urbana, Illinois, on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, was built in 1896, and was designed by Charles A. Gunn.
~1000 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Sousa Archives and Center for American Music, Champaign-Urbana
5 min walk • The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music documents American music through historical artifacts and archival records in multiple formats. The center is part of the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign's library system and the University of Illinois School of Music.
~1160 ftNE
Tower
McFarland Carillon, Urbana
6 min walk • The McFarland Carillon, sometimes referred to as the McFarland Bell Tower or McFarland Memorial Bell Tower is a 185-foot bell tower located on the South Quad of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
0.5 miE
Botanical garden
University of Illinois Conservatory and Plant Collection, Urbana
12 min walk • The University of Illinois Conservatory and Plant Collection is a 2,000-square-foot conservatory and botanical garden located in the Plant Sciences Laboratory Greenhouses, on the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign campus, 1201 South Dorner Drive, Urbana, Illinois.
0.5 miNE
Georgian architecture, Sport venue, Sport
Louise Freer Hall, Urbana
13 min walk • Louise Freer Hall, also known as the Women's Gymnasium, is a historic building on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Built in 1930, it was the last of the university's buildings designed by Charles A. Platt, who was responsible for the university's overall plan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Krannert Art Museum open?

Krannert Art Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Krannert Art Museum?

Nearby attractions include Sousa Archives and Center for American Music, Champaign-Urbana (5 min walk), McFarland Carillon, Urbana (6 min walk), Main Library, Urbana (6 min walk), Delta Upsilon Fraternity House, Champaign-Urbana (8 min walk).

How to get to Krannert Art Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Krannert Art Museum:

Bus

Sixth & Peabody • Lines: 21, 4E, 4W, 9A, 9B (2 min walk)
Fourth & Peabody • Lines: 22N, 22S, 4E, 4W, 5Xe, 5Xw, 8W, 9A, 9B (3 min walk)

Train

Champaign-Urbana (28 min walk)