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David C. Driskell Center COVID-19 Update

Due to the national outbreak, the Driskell Center is working with slightly reduced hours. See below for further details. In line with University of Maryland policy, wearing a mask is not required while indoors, but wearing a KN95 mask is recommended for protection. 

Located on the University of Maryland’s campus, the David C. Driskell Center is easily accessible from Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas. Check below for our hours, parking information and driving instructions. 

Gallery Hours:

The gallery is open during exhibitions only.

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday

The gallery is closed during the Spring Break. (March 17–24, 2024)

For additional information regarding school breaks, and closing for university-observed holidays, please visit the exhibitions webpage.

For private viewing or group tours, email us at driskellcenter@umd.edu 

Office Hours:

Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed on university-observed holidays, visit the holiday calendar for more information.

For closings due to inclement weather, visit: www.umd.edu

Location:

The David C. Driskell Center
1214 Cole Student Activities Building
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742

The David C. Driskell Center at the University of Maryland, College Park, is easily accessible. We are conveniently located at the intersection of Campus Drive and Union Lane, right next to the Stamp Student Union on campus.

Please Note: Entrance to the Driskell Center is through the set of triple doors located under the Driskell Center sign.

Parking & Driving Instructions

Parking & New Traffic Patterns

Union Lane Garage situated between the Stamp Student Union and Cole Student Activities Building. Rates are $3/hr and $15/day. 

Lot Z and 1 accessible via Union Dr + Fieldhouse Dr 5-minute walk west of the Driskell Center and is free to the public after 4 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.

Click here to see the Parking Map

Be advised that traffic patterns on campus have changed due to DC Metro Purple Line construction. Click here to read the email announcement. 

From Baltimore and points north

Take I-95 South to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495). At the 495 split, be sure to go toward the right (495 West). Be in the left lane so you can immediately take Exit 27 toward Route 1 South, College Park. Take Exit 27 and then follow the sign to Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park). Exit will end at a traffic light. Take a right onto Route 1 South. Proceed approximately 2-3 miles south on U.S. Route 1. Make a right onto Campus Dr., indicated by a gated entrance. Continue straight until you reach a circle with the letter M. Go halfway around the traffic circle (12 o’clock location) and continue down Campus Drive. Proceed 1/4-mile down Campus Dr. and you will see a building named Stamp Student Union. The David C. Driskell Center will be adjacent to Stamp Student Union and the parking garage is on Union Lane on your left.

From Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Take I-95 North to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495). Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park). Exit will end at a traffic light, go South on Route 1. Proceed approximately 2-3 miles south on U.S. Route 1. Make a right onto Campus Dr., indicated by a gated entrance. Continue straight until you reach a circle with the letter M. Go halfway around the traffic circle (12 o’clock location) and continue down Campus Drive. Proceed 1/4-mile down Campus Dr. and you will see a building named Stamp Student Union. The David C. Driskell Center will be adjacent to Stamp Student Union and the parking garage is on Union Lane on your left.

From MD 193-West/University Blvd.

Turn slightly left onto Stadium Dr. Enter the next traffic circle and take the first exit (3 o’clock position) onto Valley Dr. Pass through the next traffic circle. You will go past parking lot 1b and will approach a stop sign. Turn left onto Union Dr. You will pass tennis courts and, on your left will be the Cole Student Activities Building. Once you approach another stop sign, continue straight until you reach another stop sign. Make a left onto Union Lane and the parking garage will be on the left.

From MD 193-East/University Blvd.

Start out going southeast on University Blvd E / MD-193 E toward Lexington Dr. and make a slight right onto Campus Dr. Follow Campus Drive halfway around the circle (12 o’clock location). After you approach the stop sign turn left to stay on Campus Dr. After 1/4 mile you will notice Cole Student Activities Building in front. Follow the slight curve on Campus Dr. and you will approach a stop sign and turn left onto Union Lane. The parking garage will be on the left.

Public transportation

The university is served by Metro's green line; the nearest station stop is College Park-University of Maryland.

There is a free University of Maryland shuttle available from the College Park-University of Maryland Metro station to the university and back.

UM Bus 104: The university offers shuttle bus (UM 104) service between the Metro and Regents Drive Garage, which is a 10-minute walk from the center; however, shuttle service is available only when the university is in session. Unless you are familiar with the university's schedule and the shuttle route, this is not the recommended method.

Please call our office at 301.314.2615 or 301.314.7275 (Department of Transportation) if you need further assistance.