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Read below for essential details, tips, and resources to make the most of your visit.</span></p> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium"> </div>  </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium">  <div class="section--sidebar">   <div class="sidebar__block "> <h3 class="fancy-header">Interested in Renting the Gallery?</h3> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2020-05/romare-bearden-gallery-5.png" width="1600" height="900" alt="Inset Romare Bearden Gallery 5" /> <p>Host your private events and programs at the Driskell Center. <a href="/about-us/gallery-rentals">Find out more</a>.</p> </div>  </div> <h3>Gallery Hours:</h3><p>The gallery is open during exhibitions only</p><p>11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday<em>–</em>Friday</p><p>The gallery is closed during university-observed holidays</p><p>For special events, see our <a href="https://driskellcenter.umd.edu/events">events calendar</a></p><p>The gallery is occasionally closed for private events, see <a href="https://driskellcenter.umd.edu/events">our events calendar</a></p><p>To request a tour, please fill out <a href="https://form.asana.com/?k=cA7YqCItdyFuVJqkuz3v8A&d=942681546434599">our tour request form</a>.</p><h3>Office Hours:</h3><p>9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday–Friday</p><p>The office is closed during university-observed holidays, visit the <a href="https://phr-app6.umd.edu/holidays/">holiday calendar</a> for more information.</p><p>For closings due to inclement weather, visit: <a href="http://www.umd.edu/">www.umd.edu</a></p><h3>Archives & Library Hours:</h3><p dir="ltr"><span>By appointment</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday–Friday</span></p><p><a href="https://form.asana.com/?k=h1biRFAE3DlgpC9YMZy3rw&d=942681546434599"><span>Request appointment</span></a></p><h3>Location:</h3><p>The David C. Driskell Center<br>1207 Cole Student Activities Building<br>University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742</p><p>The David C. Driskell Center at the University of Maryland, College Park, is conveniently located at the intersection of Campus Drive and Union Lane, right next to the Stamp Student Union on campus.</p><p><strong>Please Note</strong>: Entrance to the Driskell Center is through the set of triple doors located under the Driskell Center sign, behind the public sculpture, <em>David's Dream</em> by Melvin Edwards. Paid parking is available in Union Lane Garage.</p><h3>Mailing Address:</h3><p>The David C. Driskell Center<br>1214 Cole Student Activities Building<br>University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium"> <h3 class="header__h3 header--margin-bottom">Parking & Driving Instructions</h3> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default silc-accordion" id="accordion-141" > <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-611"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Parking & New Traffic Patterns</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p><strong>Union Lane Garage</strong> situated between the Stamp Student Union and Cole Student Activities Building. Rates are $3/hr and $15/day. </p><p><strong>Lot Z and 1 accessible via Union Dr + Fieldhouse Dr</strong> 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.</p><p><a href="https://transportation.umd.edu/parking/maps/umd-campus-parking-map"><strong>Click here</strong></a> to see the Parking Map</p><p>Please be advised that The Driskell Center is open during Cole renovations, but pedestrian access may be impacted by the ongoing construction. Give yourself extra time!</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-616"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">From Baltimore and points north</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>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.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-621"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">From Virginia and Washington, D.C.</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>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.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-626"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">From MD 193-West/University Blvd.</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>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.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-631"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">From MD 193-East/University Blvd.</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>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.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-636"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Public transportation</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>The university is served by Metro's green line; the nearest station stop is College Park-University of Maryland.</p><p>There is a free University of Maryland shuttle available from the College Park-University of Maryland Metro station to the university and back.</p><p>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.</p> </div> </section> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium">     <p class="lead-in">Please call our office at 301.314.2615 or 301.314.7275 (Department of Transportation) if you need further assistance.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <footer class="site-footer"> <div class="site-footer__main"> <div class="compartment"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--padded silc-grid__col--5-medium site-footer__info"> <a href="https://arhu.umd.edu/"> <img src="/themes/idfive_silc/silc/build/img/logo-white.png" alt="UMD ARHU Logo" class="site-footer__logo"> </a> <address class="site-footer__address"> The David C. 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