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Plan Your Visit

Open Hours

Tuesday             10am–5pm

Wednesday        10am–7pm

Thursday            10am–5pm

Friday                 10am–5pm

Saturday             1pm–5pm

Closed Mondays, Sundays, EIU holidays and breaks, and during installation periods.

FREE gallery admission and visitor parking.

Accessibility & Parking

The Tarble welcomes all visitors to its exhibitions, collections, and building. The Tarble is committed to offering programs that are accessible to everyone. If any visitor or tour requires accommodations, please contact the Tarble at 217-581-2787 or tarble@eiu.edu, two weeks in advance of your visit.

Parking: Free visitor parking is available in the Tarble lot adjacent to the Museum, on Eastern’s campus. Designated parking spaces are available for visitors with disabilities. All public entrances are accessible. Please bring a visitor parking pass or ask our gallery attendants.

Guided Tours and Field Trips

At the Tarble Arts Center, we welcome visitors from school groups and community organizations to individual art enthusiasts. Whether planning a group visit or an intimate experience, we're here to help tailor your trip to ensure a memorable and engaging experience.

Organizing a group visit to Tarble is easy and customizable. Our group visits are perfect for school classes, clubs, and organizations interested in exploring art together. We offer guided tours led by our knowledgeable staff or self-guided options if you prefer to explore at your own pace.

The Tarble Arts Center provides a dynamic environment for educational field trips, offering customized programs catering to your students' unique needs. Our shows can explore various themes, from art history to contemporary practices. With this in mind, please be aware that we do not censor the art we put on view. If you are concerned about what sensitive topics may be on view, call us at 217-581-2787.

Additionally, we offer spaces like our Education Lab for hands-on activities or lectures, the Design Lab and in-house Zine Library for browsing or zine creation, and opportunities for individuals to discuss directly with our collection. If you are interested in these offerings, please leave a note in the request form below.

Reserve Your Trip

Events

We are currently unable to offer our Commonspace or Classroom for event rental.

The Tarble Arts Center invites external organizations to utilize our Commonspace and Classroom for events or meetings. To request the use of our space, please fill out the form below.

Rates

Rates vary depending on whether the requesting entity is part of EIU, sponsored by EIU, or a registered non-profit, private organization, or business. If the requesting entity is funded entirely or partly by EIU, it will receive the EIU rate. To obtain the non-profit rate, the group requesting the space must provide a valid copy of its current 501(c)(3) paperwork.

Rates are provided below:

EIU Admin, Advancement, and Foundation:
Commonspace/Atrium — $0
Tarble Classroom (stand-alone or as an additional space) — $0

EIU Departments, EIU Sponsored, Non-Profit Organizations, and Tarble Patron-level Members:
Commonspace/Atrium — $70
Tarble Classroom (stand-alone or as an additional space) — $50

Private Organization, Business, or Individuals:
Commonspace/Atrium — $150
Tarble Classroom (stand-alone or as an additional space) — $50

For more detailed information, please refer to the policy agreement in the form below.

Reserve Our Space

Info for Students, Faculty & Staff

EIU students, faculty, and staff conducting research or visiting with classes can visit exhibitions and the Tarble collection during regular business hours or by appointment. Please make appointments as far in advance as possible. Please use the above form for field trips.

For detailed collection questions: Contact Gisela Alvarez, Exhibitions & Collection Manager, at galvarez4@eiu.edu or 217-581-6075

For questions about planning your visit: Contact Mya Harbison, Audience Development Manager, at mjharbison@eiu.edu or 217-581-2990

FAQ

"Is the Tarble open to anyone?"

Yes! Visiting the Tarble is free and open to the public during our open hours.

"Are events open to the public?"

Yes! Most events and programs hosted by the Tarble are free and open to the public. However, some exclusive programming may occur, so please be sure to check the event details.

"What activities do you have for families?"

Visit our Opportunities page for activity information designed for K-12 artists, and explore our Programs page for details on upcoming Tarble Family Day events.

"Is the work on view suitable for all audiences?"

The Tarble does not mediate subject matter in exhibitions, as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions regarding the content of specific exhibitions, please call our Visitor Services Desk at 217-581-2787.

"What if I have other questions?"

Please call our Visitor Services Desk at 217-581-2787 or email tarble@eiu.edu.