Frequently Asked Questions
What hours and days is the Manetti Shrem Museum open?
The museum’s public hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sundays. Check our Hours page for more specifics.
Is there an admission fee?
The public programs and exhibitions at Manetti Shrem Museum are Free for All, thanks to the generosity of our donors and supporters.
Is the Art Studio or Collections Classroom open?
The Carol and Gerry Parker Art Studio has reopened! Get creative at Art Spark, which offers art activities for artists of all ages and abilities. The Collections Classroom is open during the museum's public hours, and for UC Davis classes during the week.
Are lockers available?
Yes, the museum provides lockers for bags larger than 11x17 inches.
Are tours available for the exhibitions?
No tours are available at this time, but we highly encourage you to check out the reading rooms in our galleries and additional web resources. (You can do this by signing on to UC Davis Guest Wireless.) Our staff are also stationed in the galleries with iPads and will be available to answer any exhibition-related questions you may have during your visit.
What can I see?
The museum's galleries show two to three rotating exhibitions each season that focus on the UC Davis legacy and its sphere of influence as well as introducing contemporary artists and ideas to the campus community. You can learn more about our current exhibitions here. We regularly feature temporary installations on the Events Plaza, and in our lobby and Collections Classroom inside. At the corner of Old Davis Road and Alumni Lane is the Margrit Mondavi Sculpture Garden.
Are water bottles allowed?
Yes, water bottles are allowed inside, and the museum’s water refill station is available for use.
The museum is free, but is parking free?
Hourly parking must be purchased using the gray parking permit kiosk machines located at either end of the Gateway Parking Structure. Rates are $2.50 for 1 hour, $6 for two hours and $10.50 for three hours. The kiosks require inputting your license plate number and payment by credit card (Mastercard of Visa), and do not accept cash.
During the academic year, campus parking regulations are enforced from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and during special events. Daily visitor parking permits ($16) are available through the kiosk machines or using the pay-by-phone AMP Park app. All lots are monitored by campus parking enforcement, so please be sure to follow posted signage; do not park in spaces restricted to specific vehicles/permits.
Parking is free on weekends and university holidays except during special events where parking areas with permit requirements will be posted in advance.
Please refer to our Visitor Toolkit for more information about how to park at the museum. Bike parking is located near the front of the museum.
Are face coverings/masks required?
UC Davis has lifted its indoor mask mandate in most settings, with masks encouraged but not required. The museum aims to create an environment that is comfortable for everyone, regardless of their choice about masking. The museum has a limited number of disposable masks available should you need one.
Are timed tickets required?
Timed tickets are not required. Drop-in visitors are welcome!