Visit | Memorial Art Gallery
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Visit | Memorial Art Gallery
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The museum is open from 11 am–8 pm today.
Tickets
Membership
Give
Shop
Hours
Museum Galleries
Wednesday–Sunday:
11:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday & Second Fridays:
11:00 am–8:00 pm
Monday & Tuesday:
CLOSED
THE STORE @ MAG
Wednesday–Sunday:
11:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday & Second Fridays:
11:00 am–8:00 pm
Monday & Tuesday:
CLOSED
Creative Workshop
Monday–Friday:
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Classes and events as scheduled
Library
Monday–Wednesday:
By appointment
Thursday & Friday:
12:00–5:00 pm
Administrative Offices
Monday–Friday:
Regular business hours
The building and museum are CLOSED on major holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
The building closes at 3 pm on Christmas Eve, and at 5 pm on New Year’s Eve. The museum closes at the same times, if those days fall during normal museum hours (Wednesday–Sunday).
Location
500 University Avenue
Rochester, New York 14607
585.276.8900
Get Directions
Take the Bus (RTS #9)
MAG is a stop on the
University of Rochester shuttle service
Designated handicap parking spaces are available in Lots A, B, and D.
Admission
$20
Adults
$18
Senior Citizens (Age 62+)
$9
College Students with ID
Children Age 6-18
Free
MAG Members
Children Age 5 and Under
Half-Price
Admission
Thursdays and Second Fridays after 5 pm
MAG offers free access to children age 5 and under, active University of Rochester students*, faculty, staff & retirees, and SNAP card holders (along with three guests).
Members’ Tickets
Not-Yet-Members’ Tickets
Become a Member
Admission Discounts
Half-Price Thursday and Friday Evenings
Admission is half-price every Thursday and on the second Friday of each month from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Half-price tickets are available online as well as on-site, and are only valid after 5:00 pm on the selected day.
Discount for Ordering Online
There is a $2 discount on all general admission tickets when ordering online, applied at checkout! This discount is not applied to tickets for the guests of MAG Members, which are already 50% off.
Free Admission Opportunities
MAG Members
Members always get free admission, and 50% off guest admission. These tickets and discounts are available online as well as on-site at the Admissions Desk.
Kids Age 5 and Under
Admission is always free for children age 5 and under. These tickets are available online as well as on-site at the Admissions Desk.
University of Rochester
Active University of Rochester students*, faculty, staff, and retirees always get free admission (with a valid ID). Tickets are available online and on-site at the Admissions Desk.
This includes staff from the
UR Medicine network of hospitals
, Eastman Dental, Flaum Eye Institute, and Monroe Community Hospital.
*Not applicable to Eastman Community Music School students.
Learn more about how to make MAG yoUR art museum!
School of the Arts Students and Faculty
SOTA students and faculty can show their SOTA ID at the Admissions Desk and get free museum admission for themselves.
SNAP Card Holders
As part of the
Museums for All
program, SNAP card holders, as well as up to three guests, get free museum admission when presenting their card on-site at the Admissions Desk.
VIP Library Pass Program
MAG is part of the Monroe County Library System’s
Very Important Places (VIP) Pass Program
. Check out one of thirty-five passes available at different MCLS branches, bring it in to MAG, and enjoy free admission for all children age 18 and under and up to two adults.
Museums on Us® Program
As part of the Bank of America’s
Museums on Us® Program
, during the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America cardholders and employees get one free general admission at MAG. Present your Bank of America, Merrill® or Bank of America Private Bank® credit or debit card, (along with a valid photo ID) or your employee corporate ID (or other proof of employment with Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank), along with a valid photo ID on-site at the Admissions Desk for free admission!
Nazareth College Students
Nazareth College students get free museum admission when they present a valid student ID on-site at the Admissions Desk.
North American Reciprocal, ESMRP, and ROAM Museum Members
Members of
NARM
*,
ESMRP
, and
ROAM
** get free museum admission when they present their membership card on-site at the Admissions Desk.
*NARM privileges do not extend to members with a home institution within a 15 mile radius.
**ROAM privileges do not extend to other institutions members within a 25 mile (40 km) radius.
Active-Duty Military
As part of the
Blue Star Museums
program, active-duty military personnel and their families get free museum admission from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day each year. The 2025 program begins on Saturday, May 17, 2025, and ends on Monday, September 1, 2025. These tickets are available on-site at the Admissions Desk.
Museum Employees
Museum employees get free museum admission for themselves and one guest on-site at the Admissions desk when they present their work ID. A $5 surcharge for winter holiday exhibitions may apply.
Guest Passes and Coupons
Individuals with guest passes or coupons can get their tickets on-site at the Admissions Desk. A $5 surcharge for winter holiday exhibitions may apply.
Museum Guidelines
In order to make the museum visit pleasurable for all, we ask that you follow the guidelines below:
Food, beverages, and umbrellas are not allowed in the gallery.
Backpacks must be stored in a locker, hand-carried, or worn on the front. Please use our free coat room and lockers located near the front entrance.
Baby back carriers must be worn on the front.
Wheelchairs and rollators are available in our coatroom for your use, free of charge.
Please do not touch. Natural oils and dirt from your hands can damage delicate artwork. Please do not lean on art cases or walls. Please stay 12 inches back to avoid touching the art or art cases by accident.
Please use regular or colored pencils only when making notes or drawing in the galleries. No pens, ink, or markers.
Please keep your cell phone on vibrate.
No photos are allowed of works marked with the ‘no photo’ icon. No flash photography or video in the collections is permitted.
For guests’ safety, we do not allow tripods, monopods, or selfie sticks anywhere in the museum. Commercial photographers should contact our Events Office at 585.276.8950 to inquire about site fees and space use policy.
Plan Your Visit
Digital Guide to the Museum
Explore the Memorial Art Gallery with our free digital guide!
Accessibility
We’re committed to making MAG an accessible space for all.
Group Visits
Plan a group visit.
Shopping and Dining
Support local artists by shopping at THE STORE @ MAG and enjoy food and drink at Brown Hound Downtown.
Museum Map
View online or download a PDF.
Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden
Through August 23, 2026
Docent Gallery
Rashid Johnson: The Hikers
Through July 19, 2026
Media Arts Watch Gallery
Picasso and the Progressive Proof
Through June 21, 2026
Lockhart Gallery
Desire and Abundance: American Culture and the Still Life
Through January 31, 2027
Forman Gallery
Avinash Kumar’s
Illusionary Odyssey
Ongoing
Hurlbut Gallery
Free admission through the Monroe County Library VIP Library Pass Program is generously supported by Laura L. Fulton and Martin P. Zemel. Half-price admission on Thursday nights is courtesy of Monroe County.
Skip to main content
The museum is open from 11 am–8 pm today.
Tickets
Membership
Give
Shop
Hours
Museum Galleries
Wednesday–Sunday:
11:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday & Second Fridays:
11:00 am–8:00 pm
Monday & Tuesday:
CLOSED
THE STORE @ MAG
Wednesday–Sunday:
11:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday & Second Fridays:
11:00 am–8:00 pm
Monday & Tuesday:
CLOSED
Creative Workshop
Monday–Friday:
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Classes and events as scheduled
Library
Monday–Wednesday:
By appointment
Thursday & Friday:
12:00–5:00 pm
Administrative Offices
Monday–Friday:
Regular business hours
The building and museum are CLOSED on major holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
The building closes at 3 pm on Christmas Eve, and at 5 pm on New Year’s Eve. The museum closes at the same times, if those days fall during normal museum hours (Wednesday–Sunday).
Location
500 University Avenue
Rochester, New York 14607
585.276.8900
Get Directions
Take the Bus (RTS #9)
MAG is a stop on the
University of Rochester shuttle service
Designated handicap parking spaces are available in Lots A, B, and D.
Admission
$20
Adults
$18
Senior Citizens (Age 62+)
$9
College Students with ID
Children Age 6-18
Free
MAG Members
Children Age 5 and Under
Half-Price
Admission
Thursdays and Second Fridays after 5 pm
MAG offers free access to children age 5 and under, active University of Rochester students*, faculty, staff & retirees, and SNAP card holders (along with three guests).
Members’ Tickets
Not-Yet-Members’ Tickets
Become a Member
Admission Discounts
Half-Price Thursday and Friday Evenings
Admission is half-price every Thursday and on the second Friday of each month from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Half-price tickets are available online as well as on-site, and are only valid after 5:00 pm on the selected day.
Discount for Ordering Online
There is a $2 discount on all general admission tickets when ordering online, applied at checkout! This discount is not applied to tickets for the guests of MAG Members, which are already 50% off.
Free Admission Opportunities
MAG Members
Members always get free admission, and 50% off guest admission. These tickets and discounts are available online as well as on-site at the Admissions Desk.
Kids Age 5 and Under
Admission is always free for children age 5 and under. These tickets are available online as well as on-site at the Admissions Desk.
University of Rochester
Active University of Rochester students*, faculty, staff, and retirees always get free admission (with a valid ID). Tickets are available online and on-site at the Admissions Desk.
This includes staff from the
UR Medicine network of hospitals
, Eastman Dental, Flaum Eye Institute, and Monroe Community Hospital.
*Not applicable to Eastman Community Music School students.
Learn more about how to make MAG yoUR art museum!
School of the Arts Students and Faculty
SOTA students and faculty can show their SOTA ID at the Admissions Desk and get free museum admission for themselves.
SNAP Card Holders
As part of the
Museums for All
program, SNAP card holders, as well as up to three guests, get free museum admission when presenting their card on-site at the Admissions Desk.
VIP Library Pass Program
MAG is part of the Monroe County Library System’s
Very Important Places (VIP) Pass Program
. Check out one of thirty-five passes available at different MCLS branches, bring it in to MAG, and enjoy free admission for all children age 18 and under and up to two adults.
Museums on Us® Program
As part of the Bank of America’s
Museums on Us® Program
, during the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America cardholders and employees get one free general admission at MAG. Present your Bank of America, Merrill® or Bank of America Private Bank® credit or debit card, (along with a valid photo ID) or your employee corporate ID (or other proof of employment with Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank), along with a valid photo ID on-site at the Admissions Desk for free admission!
Nazareth College Students
Nazareth College students get free museum admission when they present a valid student ID on-site at the Admissions Desk.
North American Reciprocal, ESMRP, and ROAM Museum Members
Members of
NARM
*,
ESMRP
, and
ROAM
** get free museum admission when they present their membership card on-site at the Admissions Desk.
*NARM privileges do not extend to members with a home institution within a 15 mile radius.
**ROAM privileges do not extend to other institutions members within a 25 mile (40 km) radius.
Active-Duty Military
As part of the
Blue Star Museums
program, active-duty military personnel and their families get free museum admission from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day each year. The 2025 program begins on Saturday, May 17, 2025, and ends on Monday, September 1, 2025. These tickets are available on-site at the Admissions Desk.
Museum Employees
Museum employees get free museum admission for themselves and one guest on-site at the Admissions desk when they present their work ID. A $5 surcharge for winter holiday exhibitions may apply.
Guest Passes and Coupons
Individuals with guest passes or coupons can get their tickets on-site at the Admissions Desk. A $5 surcharge for winter holiday exhibitions may apply.
Museum Guidelines
In order to make the museum visit pleasurable for all, we ask that you follow the guidelines below:
Food, beverages, and umbrellas are not allowed in the gallery.
Backpacks must be stored in a locker, hand-carried, or worn on the front. Please use our free coat room and lockers located near the front entrance.
Baby back carriers must be worn on the front.
Wheelchairs and rollators are available in our coatroom for your use, free of charge.
Please do not touch. Natural oils and dirt from your hands can damage delicate artwork. Please do not lean on art cases or walls. Please stay 12 inches back to avoid touching the art or art cases by accident.
Please use regular or colored pencils only when making notes or drawing in the galleries. No pens, ink, or markers.
Please keep your cell phone on vibrate.
No photos are allowed of works marked with the ‘no photo’ icon. No flash photography or video in the collections is permitted.
For guests’ safety, we do not allow tripods, monopods, or selfie sticks anywhere in the museum. Commercial photographers should contact our Events Office at 585.276.8950 to inquire about site fees and space use policy.
Plan Your Visit
Digital Guide to the Museum
Explore the Memorial Art Gallery with our free digital guide!
Accessibility
We’re committed to making MAG an accessible space for all.
Group Visits
Plan a group visit.
Shopping and Dining
Support local artists by shopping at THE STORE @ MAG and enjoy food and drink at Brown Hound Downtown.
Museum Map
View online or download a PDF.
Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden
Through August 23, 2026
Docent Gallery
Rashid Johnson: The Hikers
Through July 19, 2026
Media Arts Watch Gallery
Picasso and the Progressive Proof
Through June 21, 2026
Lockhart Gallery
Desire and Abundance: American Culture and the Still Life
Through January 31, 2027
Forman Gallery
Avinash Kumar’s
Illusionary Odyssey
Ongoing
Hurlbut Gallery
Free admission through the Monroe County Library VIP Library Pass Program is generously supported by Laura L. Fulton and Martin P. Zemel. Half-price admission on Thursday nights is courtesy of Monroe County.