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Museum Hours
Tuesday–Wednesday: 10 AM–5 PM
Thursday: 10 AM–7 PM
Friday–Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday: 12 PM–5 PM
Monday: Closed
Sheldon is closed on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Admission is free.
Campus Construction
We’re thrilled for our neighbors at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, where a multi-phase construction project has begun. Although 12th and R streets are closed to traffic and parking, Sheldon Museum of Art and the sidewalks leading to the museum remain open.
Accessibility
Barrier-free ramp access to the museum is available 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.
Visitor Guidelines
- Enjoying the art: Help keep the art and visitors safe by staying about two feet from all artwork and refraining from touching the art and leaning on sculpture pedestals, unless otherwise indicated.
- Food and drinks: Please enjoy food and beverages in the Great Hall and store them, including water, in the Visitor Center lockers before entering the galleries or auditorium.
- Sketching and note-taking: Graphite pencils are welcome in the galleries.
- Bags and belongings: Please store backpacks, parcels, and purses larger than 10x10 inches, as well as, wet garments, and umbrellas in the Visitor Center.
- Personal photography: You are welcome to take photos for personal use without flash or additional equipment. Please be mindful of other museum visitors and your distance from artworks. Feel free to tag us on social media @SheldonMuseum.
- Professional photography: Outdoor photography is welcome anytime at no charge. Indoor professional photography requires an appointment, is scheduled outside museum hours, and incurs a fee.
- Service animals: Service animals are welcome.
- Balloons and glitter: Helium balloons and glitter must remain outside the museum.
- Smoking and vaping: Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the museum or on university property.
- Respect for all: Sheldon has zero tolerance for hate speech or acts of violence.
Parking and Transit
North Parking Lot
- A parking lot on the north side of the building offers a limited number of parking spaces that are designated for visitors to the museum. These spaces are free upon validation when you check in for your visit. Please make note of your license plate number as it will be needed for validation. Written directions to this lot can be found by clicking here.
- In accordance with campus policies, vehicles registered with a University of Nebraska–Lincoln parking permit or owned by university affiliated personnel are not allowed to park in a Sheldon visitor parking spot. Additional parking options can be found below.
- Like other parking lots on campus, the north lot is not available on the days of home football games. Click here for information about parking and facilities on football game days.
Parking Garages
- Nearby parking garages include Que Place Garage at 1111 Q Street and the Larson Building Garage at 1317 Q Street.
- Friend-level members of the Sheldon Art Association may claim a pass for one hour of validated parking in a city or "Park N' Go" garage for each Sheldon visit. Contributor-level members and up may claim up to three hours of validated parking per visit.
Bike Parking and Public Transit Access
- Bicycle parking is available near Louis Pound Hall, across the sidewalk on the east side of Sheldon.
- The closest StarTran bus stops are located at 13th & Q Street and 13th & R Street as part of route #42. To plan your trip, click here to be taken to the StarTran website for this route.
- VanLNK, an on-demand shared ride service operated by StarTran, offers door-to-door service within Lincoln city limits. Learn more about VanLNK by clicking here.
Additional information about vehicle and bicycle parking on campus can be explored on the university's interactive map.
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.
Click here to arrange a tour or group visit. 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.