As the University of Houston prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2027, the university campus will be undergoing a renovation and enhancement construction period, including a major renovation of the public areas and roads surrounding the Fine Arts District, of which Blaffer Art Museum is a part. Wilhelmina’s Grove, to the west of the Blaffer, will be under construction from December 9, 2024, until August 15, 2025.  Loop Road, the road directly in front of the Blaffer’s public entrance, will be under construction from December 16, 2024, until December 31, 2025.

Additional information about the construction planning and impact can be found here and here. In the process of this construction, the museum’s loading dock and parking areas will be inaccessible; for phase two of the construction, the museum’s front entrance will be closed. We appreciate your support and patience as we navigate the impact this will have upon our exhibitions and programs in the 2025 calendar year.

To keep our community informed, the McGovern College of the Arts has created the following page to communicate updates on timelines, navigation practices, and other relevant details: Loop Road Parking Update.

Public Parking at the Blaffer during Loop Road Construction

Paid Visitor Parking
Elgin Street Garage (Unvalidated Paid-Hourly parking)
Visitors who would like to park at Elgin Street Garage can do so for a Paid Hourly (un-validated) rate.

General Free Visitor Parking
Lot 16B 
Visitors who prefer FREE parking during their visit may use the six free spots available in Lot 16B. If there are no empty spots, visitors must then use the Paid Hourly (un-validated) parking option at Elgin Street Garage.

Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston
4173 Elgin Street
Houston, TX 77204

The Blaffer is also an approximately 12-minute walk from the METRO Elgin/Third Ward Purple Line station.

The nearest METRO bus stop is "Elgin St & Exit 18 - University of Houston". The Blaffer is an approximately 4-minute walk.