Krannert Art Museum
Museum University art museum with diverse global collections
On the University of Illinois campus, Krannert Art Museum houses permanent collections of African, Asian and American art and rotating exhibitions; students and visitors attend shows, lectures and educational programs.
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Krannert Art Museum is an art museum on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus that maintains a permanent collection and rotating exhibitions for students and the public. The museum supports academic programs and offers gallery exhibitions, lectures, and educational outreach.
Galleries present works from a variety of periods and regions and the institution hosts temporary shows that change throughout the year. The museum functions as both a cultural resource for the campus and a public art venue for the surrounding communities.
Programming includes exhibition openings, public tours, and educational events aimed at a range of audiences from school groups to researchers. The museum sits within the university precinct, close to other campus cultural facilities and student services.
Krannert Art Museum is located in Urbana on the University of Illinois campus, accessible from campus walkways and nearby parking.
- University affiliation: Located on the University of Illinois campus, the museum focuses on teaching, research, and public access to art, supporting university courses and community programs.
- Collection and exhibitions: The collection covers a range of media and geographic areas and the museum regularly mounts temporary exhibitions alongside displays drawn from its holdings.
How to Get to Krannert Art Museum #
Krannert sits on the eastern edge of the University of Illinois campus in Urbana. From the Urbana Free Transit Center take C-U MTD buses (routes 33 or 34) to the South Sixth/Peabody stop; the museum is a short walk across the green. If driving, follow East Peabody Drive off Nevada Street (US-45/US-150) - visitor parking lots are signposted near the museum.
Tips for Visiting Krannert Art Museum #
- Park on the university's visitor lots (look for 'Krannert Art Museum' signs) to avoid downtown parking fees.
- Take the elevator to the second-floor galleries first - the modern and contemporary holdings are compact and emotionally potent.
- Check the museum's calendar: Krannert stages rotating exhibitions and talks that change the quiet of the galleries into a forum for very alive arguments.
Best Time to Visit Krannert Art Museum #
Best visited during the academic year when special exhibitions, artist talks, and student-curated shows are active; summer can be quieter but still worth a stop.
Weather & Climate near Krannert Art Museum #
Krannert Art Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1013 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (116 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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