Block Museum of Art

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Verified August 20, 2026

The Block Museum of Art is Northwestern University's free, open-to-the-public art museum, with rotating exhibitions across three galleries and free screenings through Block Cinema. Admission and on-site parking are both free, so it's an easy add to any outing without a membership or a discount day to plan around. It's open Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday), with academic-year hours that shift in summer.

Address:

40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

Phone:

847-491-4000

Hours:

Wed-Fri 12-8pm, Sat-Sun 12-5pm; closed Mon-Tue (academic-year hours — verify for summer/holidays)

Registration:

No registration needed for general admission; check the museum's site for any ticketed events

Accessibility:

Verify — see official site (accessibility info is published via Northwestern's facilities pages)