PLAN YOUR VISIT

Hours

Tuesday – Saturday | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Open
Memorial Day | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Veterans Day | 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Please note the museum will be CLOSED June 14 - July 6, 2026 for installation of a new exhibition. We will reopen Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Closed
Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Holiday, Christmas Holiday, New Years Eve & Day.

Location

Portage Lofts

4041 N Milwaukee Ave, 2nd Floor*
Chicago, IL 60641

*Elevator access available.

Above & Beyond, NVAM’s memorial dog tag installation is currently on view at Harold Washington Library Center (400 S. State St.) in downtown Chicago. Please see information below.

TOURS

Self-guided and Guided Tours with guest veteran artist speakers are available at the National Veterans Art Museum! Please contact info@nvam.org; Subject Line: NVAM Tour Inquiry

ACCESSIBILITY AT NVAM

Free Admission

We believe that art should be accessible to all.

While we do not charge admission, we do ask that you sign in at reception. This helps us keep track of our visitors!

Sign in ahead of time and we’ll see you at the museum!

 

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  • We encourage our visitors to use public transport to visit the museum.

    BUS: NVAM is located near several CTA bus stops including the #80 Irving Park bus, the #54 Cicero bus, and the #56 Milwaukee bus. The museum is less than one block down, from the Six Corners intersection.

    TRAIN: NVAM is also located about one mile east from the Irving Park Blue Line “L” stop and south from the Montrose Blue Line “L” stop.

    DRIVE: If you chose to drive, while NVAM does not have dedicated parking on site, many visitors find street parking close to the museum. We remind visitors to adhere to parking rules and regulations. Item description

  • The National Veterans Art Museum is open for private group tours guided by NVAM staff. Guided Tours can be scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm*. If your group is interested in a tour please contact Moki Tantoco, Director of Programs and Engagement directly.

    *Alternate dates and time available, please note in your request

  • When visiting NVAM, please consider supporting one of the many local restaurants and coffee shops in the neighborhood.

    City News Cafe - a great place to grab a coffee and buy from a magazines or newspaper
    Tata's Tacos - a huge selection of tasty tacos and refreshing beverages
    Community - make your visit to NVAM a date night and follow-up at the most delicious cocktails right across the street
    Junebug Café - Northern Louisiana inspired café featuring speciality coffees and espressos, as well as French/Creole-inspired bites.Description text goes here

  • ON VIEW DOWNTOWN AT:
    Harold Washington Library Center
    400 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60605

    Above and Beyond, NVAM’s memorial dog tag installation is currently on loan to the Harold Washington Library Center in downtown Chicago. Please check the Harold Washington Library Center hours for viewing.

  • Masks are no longer required per City of Chicago guidelines. ​All visitors and NVAM staff who prefer to wear a mask are supported and welcome to do so.