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The Joslyn is open again following a two-year period of construction and renovation. Come see our 42,000-square-foot addition, expanded art collection, new gardens, and reimagined amenities. Whether you are visiting again or for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you. General admission to The Joslyn is free to all, always—generously provided by the Holland Foundation.
Hours: Tue–Sun, 10 am to 4 pm; late until 8 pm Wed & Thu. Closed Mon.
Above: Photograph © Nic Lehoux
Visit
Sculpture Gardens
Woven throughout the campus and wrapping The Joslyn’s three connected buildings, the Peter Kiewit Foundation Sculpture Garden and Dorothy & Stanley Truhlsen Discovery Garden offer a layered experience of art, architecture, and landscape.
Learn with Us
Whether visiting The Joslyn on your own or with others, as part of a school group or connecting from afar—many art experiences and resources await you.
Eat & Shop
During your visit, stop for a coffee, lunch, or a snack in The Durham Cafe, presented by Clean Slate. Pop into our brand-new Hitchcock Museum Shop location, just inside the main entrance, for a special gift or keepsake from your day at The Joslyn.
Host An Event
Art, architecture, and a storied history make The Joslyn a premier event venue for weddings, receptions, corporate events, holiday parties, and other special celebrations.
Tours
Public Tours
Join our Gallery Volunteers for a lively conversation that will engage the senses and build visual literacy skills. Public tours are offered every Wednesday at 6 pm; Fridays and Saturdays at 1 pm. Public tours are also offered on selected Wednesdays at 7 pm and Saturdays at 2 pm. Free drop-in program; no registration required. Please check the calendar for tour details.
Private Groups
Interested in coming to The Joslyn with a group of students or adults? Plan ahead and book a self-guided visit or guided tour. Click below to learn more and request a visit.
Digital Guide
Enhance your visit with the new Joslyn Art Museum digital guide available on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app.
Access
The Joslyn fosters a welcoming and accessible atmosphere and offers resources and amenities to help everyone feel comfortable and engaged.
Museum Guidelines
During your visit to The Joslyn, we ask for your help in caring for the Museum—the art, facilities, fellow visitors, and our staff.
Getting to the Joslyn
The Joslyn is accessible on foot or via car, bike, or bus.
By car, access the main entrance drive on the north side from James Fous Avenue or to the south from Dodge Street. Covered visitor drop-off directly in front of main entrance. Free parking on-site or metered parking on surrounding streets.
By bike, racks are available (user must supply own lock); helmets may be stowed in free lockers near the Welcome Desk.
By bus, Metro Transit’s 24th & Dodge ORBT Station NW is just steps west of the Museum.