The Nasher Museum of Art

Renowned architect Rafael Viñoly designed the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, which opened in October 2005. The museum is a major new center for the arts on campus and in the Research Triangle area, with leading-edge art exhibitions and dynamic programs, including Family Days, performing arts events, lectures, film series and social gatherings. The 65,000-square-foot building houses three large gallery spaces, a museum store, university and community classrooms and Nasher Museum Café with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking sculpture gardens.

The Nasher Museum of Art is located on Duke University's Central Campus, at the intersection of Duke University Road and Anderson Street, adjacent to the Sarah P. Duke Gardens. The street address is 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, NC, 27705. The mailing address is Box 90732, Durham, NC, 27708. Click here for driving directions. Reach the Nasher by phone at (919) 684-5135.

Monday - closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Free to all on Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m. - except for "Picasso" and other special ticketed exhibitions)
Sunday - Noon to 5 p.m.
The last admission tickets are sold 20 minutes before the museum closes.

The Nasher Museum will be closed for these holidays:

Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

Last chance to see "Picasso and the Allure of Language"!
Open New Year's Eve, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Open New Year's Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open January 2, 10 a.m. to midnight!
Open January 3, noon to midnight!

The general admission price is $5. The fee is $4 for seniors, $4 for members of the Duke Alumni Association with membership card, $3 for non-Duke students with I.D. and free for children under 16. General admission is FREE to museum members, Duke University students, faculty and staff with I.D. General admission is FREE to all on Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m. (Free admission does not include special ticketed exhibitions.)

General Parking

The museum's 100-space public parking lot, east of the building, is accessible from either Campus Drive or Duke University Road. Parking at the museum is $2 per hour, payable at kiosks in the museum lot. The winding path from the parking lot to the main entrance is about 100 yards.

Handicapped Parking

Visitors may be dropped off at the Anderson Street entrance, where three handicapped parking spots are available. The museum's lower parking lot has eight handicapped parking spots. For assistance or more information please call (919) 684-5135.

The Nasher Museum of Art is accessible to everyone. We are happy to make arrangements for guided tours for visitors with disabilities.

- Wheelchairs are available at the Information Desk.
- Assistive listening devices are available upon request for museum auditorium lectures.

Special tours can be arranged by calling the Manager of Visitor Services in advance: (919) 684-6947.

Group Sales

For more information please call 919-684-0700.

Guided Public Tours

Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Approximately one hour long. No reservations necessary. Free with admission.