We’re ready to welcome you!
The Kinkead Pavilion is closed for renovation and will reopen in Fall 2025. During construction, the auditorium (Room 62) is also closed.
The remainder of the museum, accessed via Peabody Drive, including Art Since 1948, Encounters the Arts of Africa, and special exhibition spaces, are open to the public.
ARRIVING AT KRANNERT ART MUSEUM
Hours:
Tuesday–Friday 10 am–5 pm
Saturday 10 am–4 pm
Thursday until 8 pm, when classes are in session
Admission is always free.
Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the museum or along the street. On weekdays, parking is metered through the Mobile Meter app or pay-by-phone. Parking is free on evenings and weekends.
Accessible entry to the museum is available on the south side of the building. D/HH-friendly check in is available, large-print labels are in collection galleries, portable seating, and mobility aids are available to borrow at the entrance. For additional information, see our Accessibility page.
Please Do: Maintain a Safe Distance
Please stand at a safe distance from paintings and pedestals and do not touch the art or the cases. The care you take helps to preserve the art for all.
Please Do: Help Yourself to Accessibility Aids
Wheelchairs and seated walkers are available at the entrance.
Please ask a staff member for help with a D/HH-friendly check in.
Elevators are located near the entrance.
Portable seats are available for use in the galleries.
Loanable technology, such as assistive listening devices or noise-reducing headphones, are available at the entrance.
If you need any help during your visit, please ask! We are happy to help. More accessibility information is at kam.illinois.edu/accessibility.
Service Animals
Trained service animals are welcome in all spaces throughout the museum.
Other supervised and leashed domesticated animals are allowed only outside of the building.
Please Do: Take Care of Your Belongings
Small bags, purses, backpacks, and other items may be carried at your side safely and carefully. Larger items may be stored in our free lockers near the entrance.
Please close and tie wet umbrellas before entering the galleries. On rainy days, umbrella bags are available at the entrance.
Please Do: Eat and Drink Elsewhere
Drinks must remain closed and stowed away in your bag during your visit.
There is no eating and drinking in the galleries; please enjoy food and drink in the Link or garden only.
Please Do: Sketch and Take Photos for Personal Use
Visitors may sketch and write in the galleries, using pencil and paper. Please respect other visitors to the galleries and take your time to enjoy the art.
Unless otherwise posted, you may take photos for personal or educational use (no flash, please). Please respect the copyright of artists and designers whose work is on display.
Tripods, commercial photography, and videotaping are allowed only with staff permission. To make a request, please email us.
Please Do Not: No Smoking, Tobacco Products, or Firearms
The University of Illinois is a 100% smoke-free and tobacco-free campus. All tobacco use, including smoking, non-combustible tobacco use, and vape is prohibited on any campus property. For more information, visit Tobacco-Free Campus Policy.
No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted inside the museum or on the grounds.
Please Do: Ask Questions!
If you have any questions, you can reach a staff member at the front desk at 217-244-0745 during open hours.
For professional photo/video permissions or other questions, please email us.
