Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

About Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Known for

• Permanent and traveling art exhibitions
• Art school offering 300+ classes for all ages
• Tours and live performances
• Family- and LGBTQ-welcoming setting
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom

Google rating breakdown

706 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

• 5★551
• 4★121
• 3★15
• 2★14
• 1★5

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

• friendly staff×31
• gift shop×19
• rotating exhibits×11
• permanent collection×6
• pottery×5
• local art×4
• pottery classes×2
• artist discovery×2
• holiday art sale×2
• interactive exhibit×2

People also search for

• Kalamazoo Book Arts Center4.7 (15)
• Arcus Gallery5.0 (1)
• Kalamazoo Valley Museum4.7 (1,231)
• Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo3.6 (9)
• Kalamazoo ARTisans

What reviewers say elsewhere

• “I was very impressed with this institute. Wonderful collection of local artists and a great permanent collection. I highly recommend it.”

  — Jason Brew, September 24, 2026 · google

• “Very nice place to go on a date or just explore the city. I heard they actively renew their exhibitions so you can visit them multiple times during the year”

  — asiia altymyshova, August 8, 2026 · google

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  Arcus Gallery

  5.0(1)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews (Google rating)

  Museum

  Closed · opens 12:00 PM

  Arcus Gallery is listed as a museum at 100 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. The available information provides an address and basic visitor amenities, but does not describe the collection, exhibitions, or programming. For anyone considering a visit, those details remain unspecified, as do opening hours and admission costs. The listing records a Google rating of 5 out of 5, based on a single review; that small review count offers limited context for assessing visitor experiences. The listed accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. A restroom is available, while an on-site restaurant is explicitly listed as unavailable. These practical details are the clearest documented features of Arcus Gallery beyond its museum classification and Kalamazoo, MI address.

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  Kalamazoo Valley Museum

  4.7(1,228)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 1228 reviews (Google rating)

  Museum

  Closed · opens 10:00 AM

  Kalamazoo Valley Museum is a family-oriented science, technology and history museum at 230 N Rose St in Kalamazoo, MI. Hands-on displays and a planetarium are its main listed features, with tours also available. Its focus spans all three subjects rather than a single specialty, and kid-friendly activities are part of its offerings. The museum has a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,228 reviews. For families planning a visit, the listed facilities include changing tables and a lactation space, along with restrooms and Wi-Fi. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restrooms and seating. Paid parking options include a garage, a lot and street parking; visitors should account for parking costs separately when planning. There is no restaurant on site. These practical details accompany a museum whose stated emphasis is on family visits and hands-on exploration of science, technology and history.

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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts — frequently asked

Is Kalamazoo Institute of Arts open on Mondays?

No — Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is closed on Mondays.

Where is Kalamazoo Institute of Arts?

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is at 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007.

What is the phone number for Kalamazoo Institute of Arts?

You can reach Kalamazoo Institute of Arts on +1269-349-7775.