The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA) is located in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. The mission of the KIA is to promote and cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan. We believe the arts are for everyone; they inspire, fulfill, and transform.
Contact Information
314 S. Park Street, Kalamazoo MI 49007
Phone: 269-349-7775
General Information Email:
Admission
Adults: $15
Seniors (60+), Groups (10 or more): $13
College Students (18+ with ID): $12
Youth (ages 7-17): $10
Children (ages 6 & younger): FREE
Active Duty Military Service Member: $10
Museum Members: Free. Member guests admitted based on membership levels.
Ask a member of our guest services team about discounts for families.
Admission price includes most Special Exhibitions and the museum’s permanent collection galleries.
Admission discounts such as Art Bridges Foundation Access for All, Museums for All, and Blue Star Museums may apply to your visit. Click here for more information.
Some exhibitions, programs and events may carry an admission charge or registration fee beyond the museum’s general admission and include admission to exhibitions and the collection galleries as part of that admission charge.
Parking
Free parking is available in the museum’s parking lots across from the main entrances on South and Lovell Streets. Additional parking is available on neighborhood streets and at parking meters in downtown Kalamazoo.
Hours
Museum and Gallery Shop Hours
Wednesday: 11am–5pm
Thursday: 11am–8pm
Friday-Saturday: 11am–5pm
Sunday: Noon–4pm
The museum is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.
Free Admission & Extended Hours on Thursdays
Enjoy free general admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.
Administrative Offices & KNAS Class Registration
Monday through Friday: 9am–5pm
Art Library Hours
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 11am–3pm
The institute is closed on the following major holidays: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Museum hours are subject to change due to special events, building rentals, and inclement weather. Please check our website or social media for updates to KIA operations or call 269-349-7775 for more information on visiting the KIA on a specific date.
Stay connected with the KIA! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn to learn more about our exhibitions, programs, events, and classes.
The KIA is a mask-friendly environment. Our top priority is the safety and comfort of our staff, students, and visitors. Please remain mindful of social distancing and stay safe. If you are feeling unwell, please reschedule your visit for a time when you are feeling better.
Admission Discount Programs
Museums for All
In support of our mission to ensure Art is for Everyone, the KIA has joined the Museums for All program. Museums for All, a signature access initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), is intended to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and become a lifelong museum-goer. Through the Museums for All initiative, the KIA offers admission for $1.00 to SNAP EBT cardholders and accompanying youth ages 17 and younger simply by presenting their EBT card and a photo ID. The KIA also offers a specially discounted family membership for $20 per year which must be purchased at the KIA’s Guest Services Desk during regular museum operating hours. A valid SNAP EBT card with photo ID must be presented at the time of purchase to receive the membership discount.
Free Thursdays at the KIA
Thanks to the generosity of a grant funded initiative by the Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program, a national arts nonprofit founded by philanthropist Alice Walton, the KIA will offer free general admission, and extended evening hours from 11am to 8pm to all museum guests on Thursdays.
The goal of Access for All is to eliminate systemic barriers that prevent communities from experiencing the transformative power of art and making it more accessible for all.
Check out the Museum’s calendar for additional programming details. Additional support for Free Thursdays at the KIA is provided by the Efroymson Family Fund.
Blue Star Museum
The KIA is proud to be a Blue Star Museum, offering free admission every year to active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families from Armed Forces Day (May 18, 2024) to Labor Day (September 2, 2024), annually. Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America. The KIA offers free admission to active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves and up to five family members. Read more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday 11:00am–5:00pm
Thursday 11:00am–8:00pm
Friday 11:00am–5:00pm
Saturday 11:00am–5:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm
Our address is 314 S Park Street, Kalamazoo MI 49007. Our building is accessible via South Street and Lovell Street.
College Student Admission (18+ with ID): $7
Seniors (60+) and Groups of 10 or more: $8
Youth (ages 7-17): $5
Children (6 & younger): FREE
Adult admission to our galleries is $15.
Membership Admission is FREE!
We only permit service animals in our galleries.
The museum entrances and floors are accessible to visitors using wheel devices or who have mobility difficulties. Designated accessible parking is available at the Lovell Street entrance and both entrances allow passengers to be dropped off in close proximity. Each entrance has an electric push-button for easy entry.
Lightweight, portable gallery stools and manual wheelchairs may be checked out free-of-charge. These are available on a first-come, first-serve basis from the main welcome desk. The use of personal mobility devices and motorized vehicles are permitted on the lowest speed setting.
There is an elevator available on the main level to take visitors to the lower level galleries or second floor offices (authorized personnel only).
We have a coat closest to accommodate the storage of large bags or backpacks when you are enjoying the galleries. Purses, clutches and other small bags may be brought into the galleries, but must be worn either in front of you or at your side.
You are permitted to take photos for personal use only. Flash photography, selfie-sticks, drones, and video filming equipment are not permitted. For Staged, non-commercial photography requests, click here. To request a photo shoot for commercial or media purposes, contact: or call 269.370.8558.
Please do share your day at the KIA by tagging @kalamazooinstituteofarts in your posts!
Food and drink is not permitted in the galleries. There are grab-and-go snacks and refreshments available in the Gallery Shop, which can be enjoyed in designated seating areas within the Lobby or School Commons.
To contact the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts or the Kirk Newman Art School please call 269.349.7775.
Visit our membership page to become a member or support our organization.
Visit our Exhibitions page to learn more about past, present, and future exhibitions.
Visit the Kirk Newman Art School page for more information regarding classes, schedules, scholarships, and workshops.
View our Calendar page to stay up to date on all events, programs, guest artists and speakers throughout the year.
Our Gallery Shop is located on the ground floor and is open during regular museum hours. Learn more about the Gallery Shop or shop online.
Click here to learn more about in-person and virtual tours of our galleries.
Visit our Adopt A Work of Art Page to learn how you can support today!
