Sheldon Museum of Art Main Content
Admission, Hours, and Accessibility
Admission is free.
Museum Hours
Tuesday–Wednesday 10am to 5pm
Thursday 10am to 7pm
Friday–Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday Noon to 5pm
Monday Closed
Sheldon is open until 7pm the first Friday of the month.
Sheldon will be closed May 11 in preparation for the Sheldon Art Association Gala, an event that provides financial support to the museum. The 2024 gala supports the museum’s new hours, which make Sheldon accessible free of charge an additional twelve hours each week and include Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Parking and Accessibility
- On-street, metered parking is available during the day in most of downtown Lincoln. Look for spaces near Sheldon on 12th and R Streets.
- A limited number of free parking spaces are available in a lot on the north side of the building. When using this lot, be sure to ask a Sheldon visitor services representative for a parking pass to place on your dashboard. Written directions to this lot can be found here.
- Bicycle parking is available near Louis Pound Hall, across the sidewalk on the east side of Sheldon.
Additional information about vehicle and bicycle parking on campus can be explored on the university's interactive map.
There is barrier-free ramp access to the museum from the parking lot on the north side of the building. A wheelchair is available free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.
For additional information, please call us at 402-472-2461 or email sheldon@unl.edu.
Tours and Group Visits
Tours of Sheldon Museum of Art and its outdoor sculptures are free and may be tailored to visitors’ interests. Generally, tours must be requested at least two weeks in advance.
To arrange a tour or group visit, please fill out the tour request form here. A Sheldon staff member will contact you to confirm and finalize the details of your visit.
For Your Health and Safety
Sheldon adheres to all University of Nebraska–Lincoln guidelines for protecting the health and safety of visitors, volunteers, and staff.
Admission is free.
Museum Hours
Tuesday–Wednesday 10am to 5pm
Thursday 10am to 7pm
Friday–Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday Noon to 5pm
Monday Closed
Sheldon is open until 7pm the first Friday of the month.
Sheldon will be closed May 11 in preparation for the Sheldon Art Association Gala, an event that provides financial support to the museum. The 2024 gala supports the museum’s new hours, which make Sheldon accessible free of charge an additional twelve hours each week and include Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Parking and Accessibility
- On-street, metered parking is available during the day in most of downtown Lincoln. Look for spaces near Sheldon on 12th and R Streets.
- A limited number of free parking spaces are available in a lot on the north side of the building. When using this lot, be sure to ask a Sheldon visitor services representative for a parking pass to place on your dashboard. Written directions to this lot can be found here.
- Bicycle parking is available near Louis Pound Hall, across the sidewalk on the east side of Sheldon.
Additional information about vehicle and bicycle parking on campus can be explored on the university's interactive map.
There is barrier-free ramp access to the museum from the parking lot on the north side of the building. A wheelchair is available free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.
For additional information, please call us at 402-472-2461 or email sheldon@unl.edu.
Tours and Group Visits
Tours of Sheldon Museum of Art and its outdoor sculptures are free and may be tailored to visitors’ interests. Generally, tours must be requested at least two weeks in advance.
To arrange a tour or group visit, please fill out the tour request form here. A Sheldon staff member will contact you to confirm and finalize the details of your visit.
For Your Health and Safety
Sheldon adheres to all University of Nebraska–Lincoln guidelines for protecting the health and safety of visitors, volunteers, and staff.