We also offer
mini-tours
of the exhibition before shows at the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall.
April 25, Wed / Machine du Cirque / Mini tours at 6:30; 6:45; 7:00April 27, Fri / Cameron Carpenter / Mini tours at 7:00; 7:15; 7:30
Last day of exhibition / Sunday, April 29
UMCA closes on April 29 for summer break Summer is our season for planning, painting, major cleaning, de-installing current exhibitions, and installing new exhibitions. We close on April 29 for summer break.
We wish to thank everyone who has helped make this year such a success!
Coming this Summer!
Cross Town Contemporary Art (XTCA)
July - November 1; Outdoors on the UMass campus and in the town of Amherst.

Hairdressers Are My Heroes Video
March 5, 2018. Inspired by sculptures in the exhibition Five Takes on African Art / 42 Flags by Fred Wilson at the University Museum of Contemporary Art at UMass Amherst, stylist Kamala Bhagat, creates a braided hairstyle for artist Sonya Clark.More info and videos from Hairdressers Are My Heroes can be found here.

Hours
OpenTuesday-Friday: 11am to 4:30pm, Saturday & Sunday: 2pm to 5pm
Open until 8 PM every first Thursday of the month
Closed
Mondays, Academic Breaks, State Holidays
Directions
PVTA and Five College buses stop in front of the Fine Arts Center.Our street address is 151 Presidents Drive.
From Northampton:
On MA-9 E/State Route 9 E, cross the Coolidge Bridge toward Hadley.
Continue for on Route 9 E for about 4 miles.
In Hadley, take a left onto 116 North / UMass
Take exit off 116 N for UMass. Bear right, and you’ll be on Massachusetts Avenue.
You’ll see signs for Mullins Center and Campus Garage.
Take a left on Commonwealth Avenue and a right into Parking Garage.
Look for signs for Hotel parking. $1.75/hour.
Or continue on Massachusetts Ave. and park in Visitor Parking or at meters in front of the Fine Arts Center.
Parking lots are free after 5:00 on weekdays.
Parking meters are free after 7:00 p.m.
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Parking
Parking is available in the Robsham Visitors Center, around Presidents Drive, or in the Lincoln Campus Center Parking Garage.For patrons with disabilities, the Museum is wheelchair accessible from our north entrance, next to the Campus Pond, where handicapped parking is available. An access-parking permit must be visible.
The North Gallery of the Museum has five steps, with handrails.
If you need help getting into the museum, we recommend that you call ahead so we can assist you: 413 545-3672 or bhwolfson@acad.umass.edu.
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Address
University Museum of Contemporary Art
Fine Arts Center / UMass Amherst
151 Presidents Drive / Amherst, MA 01003-9931
413 545-3672

University Museumumca@acad.umass.edu
|
Lyle DenitFacilities/Installation Manager |
Eva FierstCurator of Education |
Jennifer LindCollection Registrar |
Betsey WolfsonBusiness and Communications Manager |
Loretta YarlowMuseum Director |