Plan your visit

Welcome to the Vanderbilt University Museum of Art! VUMA is open to the public and admission is always free.

Hours and Directions

Hours

We reopen August 27, 2024 with the hours below. Until then, we will be working on new ways to serve our communities better.  

In Fall 2024, our hours will be:

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 11am-4pm
Wednesday: 11am-4pm
Thursday: 11am-4pm
Friday: 11am-4pm
Saturday: 1pm-5pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm

Gloss runs August 27 through December 8

Open over Fall Break October 10 -13 

Open Saturday November 30 and Sunday December 1

Directions

Vanderbilt University Museum of Art is located in Cohen Memorial Hall on Wyatt Lawn of the Peabody Campus of Vanderbilt University.

1220 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212


Parking

There is paid parking at the front of the building. All unmetered parking spots are permit parking only.


Accessibility

VUMA is committed to being a safe, inclusive space for everyone. We care deeply about connecting art to all of our visitors. Here are a few accommodations that are most frequently requested, but if yours are not listed, please connect with us at (615) 322-0605 or email us at gallery@vanderbilt.edu so that we can work with you to meet your needs.

The 21st Ave entrance is wheelchair accessible. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor to visit the galleries.

Accessible restrooms are located on all floors and all-gender restrooms are located on the 1st floor of Cohen Memorial Hall.


Group visits

To book a class visit or request a gallery object viewing, please fill out this form.