Chazen Calendar April–May 2017 | Page 5

information FOR VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES MUSEUM ETIQUET TE Running, pushing, shoving, and Museum rules promote the safety other physical acts that may Thank you Chazen Museum will give a 40-minute tour of the The museum is accessible by of art works and pleasant viewing endanger art works are prohibited. of Art Members. permanent collection. Sundays wheelchair at the main entrance, conditions for visitors. Food and 750 University Avenue. There Touching art works, pedestals, The Chazen’s collection is built at 2 p.m. a docent leads a drink are not permitted in the entirely by private donations. No “docent’s choice” 40-minute is a pull-in drive in front of the frames, and cases is prohibited. building. Smoking is prohibited. tour; meet in the main lobby. museum to drop off vistors. The Animals, except service animals, For group tours by schools and passenger elevator is next to the are not allowed. organizations at other times, museum shop. There is another please call for an appointment at elevator in the Elvehjem Building, least four weeks in advance of with wheelchair accessibility the desired date, 608-263-4421. at the north entrance of that TOURS Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. a docent building. Two wheelchairs are Photographs of the permanent collection may be taken with public funds are ever used to purchase art. a hand-held camera without a Your contribution—of any size— Packages, purses, and other flash. Written permission must helps keep the Chazen’s collection objects larger than 11 x 14 inches, be obtained from the registrar for among the best in the nation. as well as backpacks, umbrellas, any other photography. In pursuit of our mission and selfie sticks, and rigid baby carriers, are not permitted in the galleries. The Wisconsin Idea, the Chazen Museum of Art is free and open PARKING available at the museum and General public parking is available in can be reserved in advance. the city’s State Street Campus Ramp, The museum will provide under University Square, and in the in the lobby. They require a 25-cent sign language interpreters for UW lot 46 lower level. Evening and deposit, which will be returned after programs by advance request. weekend parking is also available in use. Umbrellas and oversized items Call the curator of education, UW lot 83 under Fluno Center and in can be checked in the coat room. weekdays at 608-263-4421 Thanks to the Wisconsin Arts UW lot 7 under Grainger Hall. The museum is not responsible for to request an interpreter. Board for its continued support. lost or stolen items. Lockers and a coat room are available near the information desk to the public. Additional generous support for Samurai: The Way of the Warrior has been provided by the Kikkoman Foods Foundation, Inc. 608-263-2246 www.chazen.wisc.edu hours Monday CLOSED Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is FREE