Visiting Katzen Arts Center

Google Maps: 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20016

(Please note separate location for AU's Greenberg Theatre: 4200 Wisconsin Ave.)

Hours

The AU Museum and store are open Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., except during exhibit installations.

Check the museum homepage for exhibition dates, special events, and more.

The Art Department and Performing Arts Department main offices are in the Katzen Rotunda, room 101.

Open Monday-Friday, 9:00 to 5:00, as well as select Saturdays, 9:00 to 2:00, during the spring and fall for tours and info sessions.

Box Office: Monday–Friday, 11:00 to 4:00, and one hour before performances.

Phone: 202-885-2787
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Parking8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 7 days per week

The Katzen Arts Center's underground garage is located off Massachusetts Avenue. Use the PayByPhone app with code 4882 (download for iPhone or Android, or use PayByPhone website) or the self-service kiosks located on each parking level. See PayByPhone instructions. 

Public Transportation

The closest Metro station is the Tenleytown/AU stop on the red line. From the Metro, you can take the AU shuttle bus to Katzen from the corner of Albemarle and 40th Street. Buses run every 10-15 minutes and all routes (Blue, Red, and Green) serve Katzen.

Metrobus routes:

  • D96 passes the Katzen on Massachusetts Ave. 
  • C81 and D90 pass the Katzen on Nebraska Ave. at Ward Circle

Accessibility

The Katzen Arts Center and AU Museum are fully accessible. To request accommodations for persons with special needs, contact Maria Benzie at 202-885-3668 or benzie@american.edu.

AU's Greenberg Theatre is located at 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW.