Hill Auditorium

Also known as: Hill

Hill Auditorium is a student life building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 825 N. UNIVERSITY AVE, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 3 floors. The building features ramp access. It houses Dressing Room, Dressing Room 1, Dressing Rooms 2, Facilities Office For Auditorium. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Hill Auditorium is approximately 3 minutes walking northwest.

Classification: Recreational Sports Building. 8 classrooms.

Official website: Hill Auditorium

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1913 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Albert Kahn
• Style: Neoclassical
• Named for: Arthur Hill, U-M Regent 1901–1909
• Notable: 4,100 seats; world-renowned acoustics; houses Frieze Memorial Organ
• Primary use: Concert hall, lectures, UMS performances, commencement
• Did you know: Martin Luther King Jr. spoke here on November 5, 1962, nine months before the March on Washington. Rachmaninoff, Caruso, and the Berlin Philharmonic have all performed here. John Philip Sousa called "The Victors" the best college march ever written.

Accessibility

• Ramp Access: Located at the southwest entrance (box office)

Departments & Services

• Dressing Room
• Dressing Room 1
• Dressing Rooms 2
• Facilities Office For Auditorium

Nearby Buildings

• Burton Memorial Tower 149 ft (45 m)
• Modern Languages Building 264 ft (80 m)
• Ingalls Mall 296 ft (90 m)
• Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre 411 ft (125 m)
• Thayer Academic Building 423 ft (129 m)

Other Student Life Buildings

• Burnham House
• Argus I Building
• Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
• Ginsberg Center
• Michigan League

Part of: Historic Campus

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hill Auditorium located?

Hill Auditorium is located at 825 N. UNIVERSITY AVE on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.27916854285714, -83.73908866666667.

Is Hill Auditorium wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Ramp access: Located at the southwest entrance (box office).

What departments or services are in Hill Auditorium?

Hill Auditorium houses Dressing Room, Dressing Room 1, Dressing Rooms 2, Facilities Office For Auditorium.

How many floors does Hill Auditorium have?

Hill Auditorium has 3 floors.

How do I find Hill Auditorium on the University of Michigan campus?

Hill Auditorium is located on Central Campus at 825 N. UNIVERSITY AVE. From the Diag, it is approximately 3 minutes walking northwest.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
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