Tours & Group Visits

Admission is always FREE!

Hours & Admission

Museum Hours:
Tuesday–Friday, 10:00am–5:00pm
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00pm–5:00pm
Monday, Closed

The Blaffer observes the University of Houston holiday schedule and other university closures. Additionally, we are sometimes closed for installation between exhibitions.

Admission is always free.

Directions & Parking

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Centennial Project Parking/Construction Updates

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.

Visitor Safety Protocols

In compliance with recommended guidelines from the CDC and government officials, visitors are required to follow the below protocols and procedures. The University of Houston requires guests on campus to follow Prevention Protocols which should be reviewed prior to visiting the Blaffer.

Sanitation

Hand sanitizer station is available upon entry, and we encourage you to employ it. Chairs and surfaces will be sanitized on a daily basis.

Social Distancing

Social distancing is encouraged; parties may remain together; children must stay with adults at all times; 6 feet of distance is encouraged from other patrons.

Coat and Bag Check

No large bags (11"x 15" or greater) are allowed; coat check is not available.

Museum Entry and Exit

We ask you enter and exit the museum through dedicated doors; only one person is allowed in the elevator at a time.

Health Precautions

Visitors showing signs of illness at any time will be asked to return at a later date.

Sanitation

A hand sanitizer station is available upon entry, and we encourage you to employ it. Chairs and surfaces will be sanitized regularly.

Coat and Bag Check

Complimentary bag/coat check is currently unavailable due to COVID-19. Large bags (11 x 15 inches or greater) will not be allowed to enter museum.

Visitor Tips

Visitors are welcome to take personal photographs in the museum without flash, unless otherwise indicated by museum staff or a posted notice. Recording of videos is not allowed unless otherwise specified.

Want to share your visit? Tag us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: #BlafferArtMuseum or #Blaffer.

Commercial photography, the use of tripods, selfie sticks, stabilizers and flash photography is not permitted.

Sketching and/or taking notes in museum galleries are encouraged with pencils only. Pens and other media are not allowed for the safety of the artwork.

Tours & Group Visits

To schedule a group visit of 7 or less people, please contact the Blaffer to make an appointment. Docent tours will not be available at this time, but please check our website in the coming weeks future virtual opportunities.

Make a guided tour, given by one of our professional docents, a part of your course curriculum or museum visit. Tours can be customized to your interests and are available in multiple languages. Often particular exhibitions lend themselves to a topic you may cover in class; let us help you design a museum-related assignment. Tours are provided to university, school and community groups of ten or more.

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