The University of Washington hosts performances, events, lectures and exhibitions at a number of locations across the Seattle campus. For directions and parking information about a specific event, please click on the venue links below. If you would like more general information about visiting the UW’s Seattle campus, please visit the Parking Services Web site.
Weekday Rates: The parking fee is $11. Cash, checks and Visa/MasterCard are accepted. The fee is prorated, so partial refunds will be issued upon exiting for visits under four hours and paid for in cash.
Weekday Rates for UW World Series events: When a UW World Series event is being held in Meany Theater on weekday evenings (Monday through Friday), the evening parking rate for anyone using the UW Central Plaza Parking Garage rises to $8. Cash, checks and Visa/MasterCard are accepted.
Evening and Weekend Rates: Parking after 4 p.m. on weekday evenings and before noon on Saturday is $5 and is prorated for visits less than one hour (cash payment only). Entrances between 8-9 p.m. on weekdays and 11– noon on Saturdays are not eligible for refunds. Parking is free after noon on Saturday and all day Sunday. For more detailed information, please read the Gatehouse Fee Schedule.
Brechemin Auditorium | Web site | Map
The auditorium is on the first floor of the Music Building in the heart of the UW’s upper campus.
From I-5, exit east onto N.E. 45th Street to 17th Avenue N.E. Turn right onto 17th Avenue N.E., stop at the gatehouse and tell the attendant you are going to a School of Music event at Brechemin Auditorium. You will be directed to the appropriate lot.
From Highway 520, exit north onto Montlake Boulevard N.E. Turn left onto N.E. Pacific Street. Turn right and head north on 15th Avenue N.E. Turn right and head east on N.E. 45th Street. Cross 15th Avenue N.E. and take the next right on 17th Avenue N.E. Stop at the gatehouse and tell the gate attendant you are going to a School of Music event at Brechemin Auditorium. You will be directed to the appropriate lot.
The Burke Museum | Web site | Map
The museum is on the north edge of campus at the corner of 17th Avenue N.E. and N.E. 45th Street.
From I-5, exit east onto N.E. 45th Street to 17th Avenue N.E. Turn right onto 17th. The museum is immediately on your right at the north entrance to the university. Stop at the gatehouse and ask the attendant for specific parking information.
From Highway 520, exit north onto Montlake Boulevard N.E. Turn left onto N.E. Pacific Street. Turn right and head north on 15th Avenue N.E. Turn right on N.E. 45th Street. Take the next right on 17th Avenue N.E. The museum is immediately on your right at the north entrance to the university. Stop at the gatehouse and ask the attendant for specific parking information.
The Henry Art Gallery | Web site | Map
The gallery is on the western edge of campus at 15th Avenue N.E. and N.E. 41st Street.
From I-5, exit east onto N.E. 45th Street to 15th Avenue N.E. Turn south on 15th Avenue N.E. The Henry Gallery is on the left between N.E. 41st Street and N.E. Campus Parkway. Parking is often available in the underground UW Central Plaza Parking Garage at N.E. 41st Street. On Sundays, parking is usually available for no fee.
From Highway 520, exit north onto Montlake Boulevard N.E. Turn left onto N.E. Pacific Street. Turn right and head north on 15th Avenue N.E. The Gallery is on the right between N.E. 41st Street and N.E. Campus Parkway. Parking is often available in the underground UW Central Plaza Parking garage at N.E. 41st Street. On Sundays, parking is usually available for no fee.
The Henry Art Gallery can also be reached by more than 20 bus routes. Visit Metro Transit for more information.
Hutchinson Hall | Web site | Map
Hutchinson Hall is located on Stevens Way, a main thoroughfare on the UW Seattle campus.
From I-5, exit east onto N.E. 45th Street. Travel east on N.E. 45th Street to 17th Avenue N.E. Turn right onto 17th Avenue N.E. and stop at the gatehouse for detailed parking information.
From Highway 520, exit north onto Montlake Boulevard N.E. Turn left onto N.E. Pacific Street. Turn right and head north on 15th Avenue N.E. Turn right and head east on N.E. 45th Street. Take the next right onto 17th Avenue N.E. and stop at the gatehouse for detailed parking information.
The Jacob Lawrence Gallery | Web site | Map
The gallery is on the first floor of the Art Building, in the heart of the UW’s upper campus.
From I-5, exit east onto N.E. 45th Street to 17th Avenue N.E. Turn right onto 17th and stop at the gatehouse. Ask the attendant for specific parking information.
From Highway 520, exit north onto Montlake Boulevard N.E. Turn left onto N.E. Pacific Street. Turn right and head north on 15th Avenue N.E. Turn right and head east on N.E. 45th Street. Take the next right on 17th Avenue N.E. and stop at the gatehouse. Ask the attendant for specific parking information.
Kane Hall, Walker-Ames Room | Web site| Map
The building is on Red Square next to Suzzallo Library.
From I-5, exit east onto N.E. 45th Street. Travel east on N.E. 45th Street to 15th Avenue N.E. Turn right onto 15th Avenue N.E. The UW Central Plaza Parking Garage is located at N.E. 41st Street and 15th Avenue N.E. Please note that a special event parking fee of $8 may be charged for evening events. Above-ground parking is also available. Enter campus at the north entrance, N.E. 45th Street and 17th Avenue N.E. Stop at the gatehouse and ask the attendant for additional information.
From Highway 520, exit north onto Montlake Boulevard N.E. Turn left onto N.E. Pacific Street. Turn right and head north on 15th Avenue N.E. The UW Central Plaza Parking Garage is located at N.E. 41st street and 15th Avenue N.E. Please note that a special event parking fee of $8 may be charged for evening events. Above-ground parking is also available. Enter campus at the north entrance (N.E. 45th Street and 17th Avenue N.E.). Stop at the gatehouse and ask the attendant for additional information.
Meany Hall for the Performing Arts | Web site | Map
Both Meany Theater and Meany Studio Theatre are in Meany Hall adjacent to Red Square.
From I-5, exit east onto N.E. 45th Street Turn right on 45th Street and proceed to 15th Avenue N.E. Turn right at 15th Avenue N.E. and proceed to N.E. 41st Street. Turn left into the UW Central Plaza Parking Garage. Once inside the parking garage, look for white and purple signs directing you to Meany Theater. Take the elevator to the main lobby of the theater.
From Highway 520, exit north onto Montlake Boulevard N.E. Turn left onto N.E. Pacific Street. Turn right and head north on 15th Avenue N.E. The UW Central Plaza Parking Garage is located at N.E. 41st street and 15th Avenue N.E. Please note that a special event parking fee of $8 may be charged for evening events. Above-ground parking is also available. Enter campus at the north entrance (N.E. 45th Street and 17th Avenue N.E.). Stop at the gatehouse and ask the attendant for additional information.
Meany Studio Theatre (Web site):
If you have parked in the parking garage, look for the signs directing you to the Meany Studio Theatre. If you are on foot on upper campus, the main entrance is at the northeast corner of Meany Hall. On the “Red Square” level of Meany Hall, you will see a sign for the Meany Studio Theatre. Follow the stairs down and through the sculpture garden. Meany Studio Theatre will be in front of you.
The Playhouse Theatre | Web site | Map
Closed for Renovation until 2009.
The theater is just off campus at N.E. 41st Street and University Way N.E. Street parking may be available. There is a small parking lot immediately behind the theater.
From I-5, exit east onto N.E. 45th Street. Proceed to 15th Avenue N.E. Turn right at 15th Avenue N.E. and proceed to N.E. 41st Street. Turn right on N.E. 41st Street. Turn left onto Brooklyn Avenue N.E. The parking lot is immediately on the right.
From Highway 520, exit north onto Montlake Boulevard N.E. Turn left onto N.E. Pacific Street. Turn right and head north on 15th Avenue N.E. Turn left onto N.E. Campus Parkway. Turn right onto Brooklyn Avenue N.E. The parking lot is immediately on the right.
The Penthouse Theatre | Web site | Map
The theater is on campus near the north entrance at N.E. 45th Street and 17th Avenue N.E.
From I-5, exit east onto N.E. 45th Street. Travel east on N.E. 45th Street to 17th Avenue N.E. Turn right onto 17th and stop at the gatehouse for detailed parking information.
From Highway 520, exit north onto Montlake Boulevard N.E. Turn left onto N.E. Pacific Street. Turn right and head north on 15th Avenue N.E. Turn right and head east on N.E. 45th Street. Take the next right on 17th Avenue N.E. and stop at the gatehouse for detailed parking information.
