Directions to UMBC
UMBC is located at about 10 minutes from downtown Baltimore and about 25 minutes from I-495. We’re located immediately off I-95 and close to I-695, and travel to the campus is easy and straightforward. We look forward to welcoming you.
If you’re heading to destinations in our Performing Arts and Humanities Building or the Fine Arts Building, evening (after 5 p.m.) and weekend parking is available for free in Lot 8, directly adjacent to the buildings. Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze all know where Lot 8 is — search for UMBC Lot 8 (or Lot 8A), and you’ll be delivered right to the parking lot.
If you prefer written directions —
From Baltimore and points north, proceed south on I-95 to exit 47B. Take Route 166 toward Catonsville and then follow signs to the campus.
From I-695, take Exit 12C — Wilkens Avenue west. Continue to the roundabout, and then proceed 3/4 way around to enter campus.
From Washington and points south, proceed north on I-95 to exit 47B. Take Route 166 toward Catonsville and then follow signs to the campus.
For GPS devices, use Geocode 39.255363 -76.715370.
Please note that the entire UMBC campus has one street address — 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250. For additional information, including mass transit options and maps, please visit the campus visit site.
Questions? Send an email to artsatumbc@umbc.edu.
For more information, please visit the campus visitor’s guide.
Dining Options
On campus dining options may be found here. The nearby communities of Arbutus and Catonsville provide many other options, listed here, and we also encourage visitors to explore the Catonsville Arts District.
Venue Details
Performing Arts and Humanities Building (PAHB) venues include:
Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall
Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery is located in the Albin O. Kuhn Library
Center for Art Design and Visual Culture (CADVC) is located in the Fine Arts Building
Parking
For evening and weekend events in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building and the Fine Arts Building (CADVC), you may park for free in Lot 8. Proceed from either direction around Hilltop Circle until you reach Hilltop Road, and then take Hilltop Road toward the center of campus. Take an immediate left into Lot 8 and park.
For the Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery, daytime paid visitor parking is available on the top floor of the Walker Avenue Garage ($2.00 per hour from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. payable by MasterCard, Visa or exact currency only). To reach the Walker Avenue Garage, circle around Hilltop Circle from either direction until you arrive at Walker Avenue. Take Walker Avenue toward the center of campus. The garage will be on your right, with visitor parking on the top deck.
For additional information for daytime event parking at UMBC please click here and also view campus maps. If you need help, please email us at artsatumbc@umbc.edu.