5550 S. Greenwood Ave. (Cross Street: 55th/56th)
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone Number: (773) 702-0200
smartmuseum.uchicago.edu

Located on the University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus, the Smart Museum of Art houses a permanent collection of over 10,000 objects, spanning five millennia of both Western and Eastern civilizations.

Hours:

• Tues, Wed, Fri 10am-4pm
• Thurs. 10am-8pm
• Sat-Sun 11am-5pm
• Summer Hours:
  • Tues-Fri 10am-4pm
  • Sat-Sun 11am-5pm
• Closed Mondays and holidays
• Café and museum shop open daily.

Admission:

• Free

Parking/Loading Zone

• Accessible loading zone
• Street parking
• Nearest offsite public parking lot/garage
  • University parking garage
  • South side of 55th St. between Greenwood and Ellis
  • Free after 4 pm and on weekends
• Pierce Towers lot
  • 55th and Greenwood

Educational Programs

• Types
  • Gallery tours
  • Workshops
  • Films
• Ages served
  • All
• Disabilities served
  • All within integrated group setting

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Sign language interpretation
  • On request
  • Groups only
  • Call 773-834-1066
  • Advance notice required
• Strobe alarms in public areas and restrooms

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Touch exhibits-some courtyard sculptures
• Guided tour/orientation
  • On request
  • Groups only
  • Call 773-834-1066
  • Advance notice required
• Exhibit labels-large print/high contrast/non-glossy labels for exhibits
• Interior signage-large print/high contrast/non-glare
• Server will read menu on request
• Height clearance at least 80"
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel
• Braille/tactile signage-restroom
• Nearest grassy/dog relief area
  • Outside main entrance

Entry

• Secondary entrance is wheelchair accessible (not a service entrance)
• Location-west entrance to courtyard
• Level entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none

Assistive Equipment for People with Physical Disabilities

• Wheelchair
• Available from-Cloakroom

Interior Access

• Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide
• Ramps provide access to one or more areas
• Upper level galleries
• Note: No maneuvering clearance for door at top of ramp. Width between hand rails is 30". Patrons should request assistance from the front desk attendant or a guard.

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Restaurant/Cafe-lobby
• Information Counter-36" max.
• Lockers in cloakroom
• Brochure rack
• Gift shop
• Seating-chairs in cafe, benches without arms

Performance Space

• No performance space
• Note: Other University of Chicago facilities used for museum events including film screenings are wheelchair accessible. Call (773) 834-1066 for details.

Exhibits

• On accessible route
• Space to approach/view/maneuver
• Freestanding cases 36"-39" max.
• Wall hung cases 36-39" max. bottom level
• Items viewed from above, 36" to top of item/case
• Labels are viewable from seated position
• Note: Wall hung exhibits 58" to center line

Elevator

• No elevator

Café/Restaurant

• Menu on sign/wall only
• Counter service only
  • Staff will assist/carry food to table
• Wheelchair accessible tables
  • Knee clearance at least 27" high by 30" wide
  • Surface no more than 34" high
  • Pedestal does not block toe clearance
• 36" path to/between tables

Restroom

• Single Use
• Location-Lobby cloakroom
• Access symbol identifies facility
• Entry door at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Space in restroom to maneuver-5' by 5' or T-shaped space to turn
• Door swings out
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Lateral transfer space at least 30" wide
• Toilet height 17" to 19"
• Roll under sink with knee clearance at least 27" high and 30" wide
• Insulated sink pipes
• Mirror 40" or less from floor or tilted
• Towels/soap/vending within reach-48" or less from floor
• Faucet controls automatic or lever type
• Latch operable with closed fist
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none