Visitor Guide

The mask requirement has been lifted.  As always, please don’t touch anything—especially your face! If you are feeling unwell, please stay home and visit the museum online. The university’s current COVID information is here.

Coat & Storage Lockers

Please store backpacks, large bags, or parcels in the storage lockers provided. Feel free to hang your coat in the coatroom.

Restrooms

There are male, female, and gender-inclusive restrooms on the first floor of the Chazen building; all are accessible and have changing tables. There are two gender-inclusive restrooms on the second floor, one of which is accessible. There are accessible male and female restrooms on the third floor. Restrooms in the Elvehjem building are open, although the galleries are closed during renovation.

Lost and Found

Please turn found items in to the Visitor Services desk. You can direct inquiries regarding lost items to reception@chazen.wisc.edu or the Visitor Services Assistant on duty.

Photography

• You may take photographs or video in the permanent collection for personal use only, using a hand-held camera without a flash.
• You must obtain prior permission to use tripods, lights, and larger more complex camera equipment, to photograph objects on loan or temporary exhibitions, and for photography/videography for any purpose other than personal use. Contact reception@chazen.wisc.edu for permission and scheduling.
• Members of the media may contact communications@chazen.wisc.edu for scheduling.

Sketching in the Galleries

• Visitors may sketch using graphite pencils and drawing pads no larger than 36 × 36 inches.
• Pastels, crayons, ink paint, tape measures, and easels are not permitted without prior permission.
• Visitors must sit at least four feet from a work while sketching or writing.