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Smart Museum of Art, UC Hyde Park

 

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

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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

<< Info Vision >>  

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

<< Hearing Mobility >>  

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

<< Vision Restroom >>  

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

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