University of Michigan Museum of Art
The University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) is one of the largest university art museums in the United States, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with 94,000 sq ft (8,700 m2).
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A museum inside Ann Arbor
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 61" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Ann Arbor
University of Michigan Museum of Art is inside Ann Arbor, which has 56 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Detroit
Detroit is about 33 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1909
University of Michigan Museum of Art dates from 1909. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Ann Arbor. Green months are the mild ones.
University of Michigan Museum of Art
The University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) is one of the largest university art museums in the United States, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with 94,000 sq ft (8,700 m2). Built as a war memorial in 1909 for the university's fallen alumni from the Civil War, Alumni Memorial Hall originally housed University of Michigan's Alumni office along with the university's growing art collection. Its first director was Jean Paul Slusser, who served from 1946 (first as acting director, then becoming director in 1947) to his retirement in 1957.
The university contains a comprehensive collection that represents more than 150 years of history, with over 20,000 works of art that span cultures, eras, and media. Admission is free, but a $10 donation is suggested.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1909
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.4K a year
Where to stay near University of Michigan Museum of Art
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Ann Arbor (56) and Romulus (41).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From University of Michigan Museum of Art | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | in town | — | 56 44 hotels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 122,233 | $453K | C |
| Romulus | 19 mi east | 30 min | 41 41 hotels | 24,547 | $160K | D |
| Ypsilanti Township | 8 mi southeast | 15 min | 8 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 53,721 | $234K | — |
| Canton Township | 13 mi east | 20 min | 14 13 hotels · 1 motel | 99,714 | $372K | B− |
| Pittsfield Township | 5 mi south | 5 min | 5 5 hotels | 40,265 | $401K | C |
| Ypsilanti | 6 mi east | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 19,766 | $233K | D |
| Livonia | 21 mi northeast | 30 min | 22 19 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 92,603 | $281K | C+ |
| Saline | 7 mi south | 10 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 9,001 | $341K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near University of Michigan Museum of Art
Other well-known places within 56 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaFord Field
36 mi Stadium & arenaComerica Park
24 mi Park & preserveDomino's Farms
326 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a year
35 mi TheatreFox Theatre
56 mi LakeLake Saint Clair
46 mi LandmarkYpsilanti Water TowerPhoto credits
Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · Domino's Farms: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Saint Clair: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Ypsilanti Water Tower: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
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Visiting University of Michigan Museum of Art
Is University of Michigan Museum of Art in Ann Arbor?
Yes. It’s inside Ann Arbor, MI.
When is the best time to visit University of Michigan Museum of Art?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is University of Michigan Museum of Art from Detroit?
About 33 miles east of Detroit, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to University of Michigan Museum of Art?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 20 miles away.
Where should I stay near University of Michigan Museum of Art?
Ann Arbor (in town, 56 places to stay), Romulus (19 mi, 41 places to stay) and Ypsilanti Township (8 mi, 8 places to stay).
Tips from people in Ann Arbor
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