Museum of Art

Also known as: Alumni Memorial Hall, UMMA

Museum of Art is a library/museum building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 525 STATE ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 2 floors. The building code is UMMA, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Works On Paper Gallery, Stern Auditorium, Modern Contemporary Art Gallery, Vertical Gallery and 22 more. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Museum of Art is approximately 3 minutes walking southwest.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 5 classrooms.

Official website: Museum of Art

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1910 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Donaldson & Meier
• Style: Beaux-Arts Neoclassical
• Named for: U-M alumni who died in Mexican War, Civil War, and Spanish-American War
• Notable: Four massive Neoclassical columns; now part of UMMA
• Primary use: University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)

Accessibility

• Elevator: From the West entrance, turn left, right at the end of the hall by the Dialog table, and right at the corner. Also from the West entrance, walk straight past stairs on the right and turn right to reach another elevator.
• Ramp Access: Power doors are located at the West entrance in the new addition and at the Northeast corner.

Departments & Services

• Works On Paper Gallery
• Stern Auditorium
• Modern Contemporary Art Gallery
• Vertical Gallery
• Chinese Art Gallery
• Korean Art Gallery
• Buddhist Art Gallery
• African Art Gallery
• South Southeast Asian Art Gallery
• Japanese Art Gallery
• American Decorative Art Gallery
• European American Art Gallery
• European Art Galleries
• Commons
• Multi Purpose Room
• Project Gallery
• Forum
• Classroom 29
• Paper Study Room
• Object Study Room
• Education Center
• University Of Michigan Museum Of Art 1
• Conservation Lab
• Museum Store
• Curatorial Research Center
• Museum Studies Program 1

Classrooms

Museum of Art has 1 classroom used for scheduled classes.

• UMMA AUD

Nearby Buildings

• Tappan Hall 130 ft (40 m)
• Tisch Hall 293 ft (89 m)
• Inglis House 310 ft (94 m)
• Lawyer's Club & Munger Residences 383 ft (117 m)
• Haven Hall 411 ft (125 m)

Other Library/Museum Buildings

• Bentley Historical Library
• Buhr Building
• Gerald Ford Library
• Hatcher Graduate Library
• Shapiro Library

Part of: Hidden Gems, Architecture Walk

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Museum of Art located?

Museum of Art is located at 525 STATE ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.27550359999999, -83.73973937627117.

Is Museum of Art wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: From the West entrance, turn left, right at the end of the hall by the Dialog table, and right at the corner. Also from the West entrance, walk straight past stairs on the right and turn right to reach another elevator.. Ramp access: Power doors are located at the West entrance in the new addition and at the Northeast corner..

What departments or services are in Museum of Art?

Museum of Art houses Works On Paper Gallery, Stern Auditorium, Modern Contemporary Art Gallery, Vertical Gallery, Chinese Art Gallery, Korean Art Gallery, Buddhist Art Gallery, African Art Gallery, South Southeast Asian Art Gallery, Japanese Art Gallery, American Decorative Art Gallery, European American Art Gallery, European Art Galleries, Commons, Multi Purpose Room, and 11 more departments.

How many floors does Museum of Art have?

Museum of Art has 2 floors.

How do I find Museum of Art on the University of Michigan campus?

Museum of Art is located on Central Campus at 525 STATE ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 3 minutes walking southwest.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/alumni-memorial-hall