Krannert Art Museum is located at the corner of Sixth Street and Peabody Drive on campus at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Exhibitions are on view on the main floor, accessed via Peabody Drive, including Art Since 1948, Encounters: The Arts of Africa, with special exhibitions in the East Gallery, West Gallery, and Light Court.
The Kinkead Pavilion portion of the building has been undergoing renovations, including new LED lighting, bird-friendly glass, and a modernized HVAC system. We will be celebrating a Grand Reopening in August 2025.
Parking
Parking nearby is free on weekends and after 5 pm.
Public parking spots on campus are marked with an orange Block "I" or a parking meter with a Pay-to-Park sticker. You can pay using the MobileMeter app or the PayByPhone website, or occasionally using coins. Area signs include instructions and parking zone information. Need assistance? We are happy to help. During open hours, you can reach lobby staff at 217-244-0745.
Parking payment is enforced Monday-Friday from 6 am–5 pm. Parking nearby is free on weekends and after 5 pm.
Parking is available in the museum lot at the corner of Peabody Drive and Sixth Street (Lot E19). Due to building renovations, parking in Lot E19 is currently limited.
Visitors with a valid state disability placard or plate will find designated spaces in Lot E19 and Lot E18 (north of the Art & Design Building, accessed via Fourth Street). Please see our Accessibility page for more information. Building access is easiest via the ramp on Peabody Drive.
Parking is also available in front of the museum along Peabody Drive, including a few spots reserved for Krannert Art Museum visitors. When using spaces marked with the museum parking sign, you'll need to get a parking pass from a staff member. Place your parking pass in the window to notify U of I parking enforcement you are a museum visitor. Parking fees will still be due during hours of operation.
Additional public parking is available in the parking garage at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Fourth Street (Lot E15) and the parking lot at the corner of Peabody Drive and First Street (Lot E24). Additional street parking is available along Pennsylvania Avenue between Fourth and Sixth Streets.
More information on campus parking is available at the University of Illinois Visitor Parking page.
