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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 10 p.m.
Sunday - Noon to 5 p.m.

The Nasher Museum will be closed for these holidays:

Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day - November 27th
Christmas Eve - December 24th
Christmas Day - December 25th
New Year's Day - January 1st

The Permanent Collection is open for free through December 16, 2008. Regular admission prices resume on December 18, 2008. 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 16 and younger. General admission is FREE to Duke University students, faculty and staff with I.D. and to Durham city residents who present a valid I.D. with address or proof of residency.

General Parking

The museum's 100-space public parking lot, east of the building, is accessible from either Campus Drive or Duke University Road. Please see the parking attendant, who will direct visitors to the closest available parking. 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 or go to www.nasher.duke.edu/elgreco.

Guided Public Tours

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