Located on the third floor of Overture Center for the Arts, the James Watrous Gallery is free and open to the public.
Be sure to check the Exhibitions and Events page to ensure that the gallery will be open when you plan to visit. After each exhibition ends, we close for 2-3 weeks to install the next exhibition.
Regular Hours
Thursday - Sunday 12:00-5:00pm.
The gallery is also open by appointment or chance. Group tours are welcomed. Please email or call to arrange a tour or a visit outside regular hours.
We will also close for the following holidays: Easter Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and (in 2024-25) December 23-January 2.
Directions, Parking, and Accessibility
The Watrous Gallery is located on the third floor of Overture Center for the Arts. Enter the lobby from the main entrance at State and Fairchild Streets and take the elevator or the stairs. Please note that the Overture Center entrance on Henry Street is typically open only during special performances.
For directions and parking information, click here. For information about city bus lines that serve Overture Center, visit the Madison Metro webpages.
For specific information about accessible parking, courtesy wheelchairs, and more, contact Overture Center's accessibility assistance line at (608) 258-4452 or email tickets@overture.org. Answers to most other questions about Overture Center can be found on their FAQ page.
More questions?
gallery@wisconsinacademy.org
608-733-6633 x25
