Visit

Fall 2024

The Smart Museum of Art has reopened following our summer reinstallation. Please help us celebrate our 50th anniversary with a fresh look at the collection, new artist commissions, and a 50x50 program series that spotlights our history of innovation and engagement.

Questions?

Contact our visitor services team at 773.702.0200 or smart-museum@uchicago.edu.

Always free

Thanks to the support of our SmartPartners, admission to the Smart is always free and all are welcome to visit.

Regular Hours

Monday   Museum closed
Tuesday   10 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday   10 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday   10 am – 4:30 pm
Friday   10 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday   10 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday   10 am – 4:30 pm 

Group visits

University class visits
The Museum welcomes University of Chicago class visits and individual research appointments to its exhibitions and study room. Reservations should coordinated through the Feitler Center for Academic Inquiry at least two weeks in advance. To inquire or make a booking, please contact feitlercenter@uchicago.edu.

Other group visits
We are able to accommodate a limited number of guided K–12 and group visits, coordinated by our Public Practice team. To check availability and to schedule a guided or self-guided group visit in advance, please contact Meg Jackson Fox at Meg Jackson Fox.

LOCATION

The Smart Museum of Art is located on the north edge of the University of Chicago’s campus in Hyde Park. We are located 7.5 miles south of the Loop, and easily accessible by car or by public transit. 

Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637