ASU Art Museum at Nelson Fine Arts Center

About

ASU Art Museum is located in the Nelson Fine Arts Center, on ASU’s Tempe campus. The recipient of the 1989 American Institute of Architects Award, the Nelson Fine Arts Center was designed by Albuquerque-based architect Antione Predock and also houses dance and theatre labs and studios as well as the Galvin Playhouse. Described as a “magic mountain” and an “oasis,” the design quotes from the history of desert architecture to respond the environment and climate of the site. The museum facility itself features three floors of year-round exhibitions that rotate seasonally.

Know before you go

The ASU Art Museum reopened to the public Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, with free timed-entry ticketing. To ensure the well-being of all our visitors and staff,  please visit asuartmuseum.asu.edu/visit for what you need to know before visiting and to reserve your free tickets.

Hours

Regular hours:

Friday–Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 
Closed Monday–Thursday and university holidays

Additional educator hours are available by appointment.

Directions

ASU’s Tempe campus is about 10 minutes east of downtown Phoenix via I-10, and about five minutes southeast from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

SE Corner of Mill Avenue and 10th Street
51 E. 10th St. 
Tempe, Arizona 85281
480-965-2787
ASU Map

Parking

Complimentary parking is available in front of the ASU Art Museum in ASU Lot 9, located on the southeast corner of Mill Avenue and 10th Street. Visitors using museum spaces must sign in at the front desk in the lobby of the ASU Art Museum.

Metered and short-term paid parking is available in front of museum and along Forest Avenue and Gammage Parkway; additional visitor parking in ASU Lot 20.