The Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa, is a four-level museum with a collection that includes one of the nation’s largest collections of Haitian art. Use this guide to plan around its usual opening hours, admission options and parking, with practical details for a visit from Rock Island.
- Location: 225 West Second Street, Davenport, Iowa.
- Usual hours: Tuesday through Sunday, with later hours on Thursday; closed Mondays.
- General admission: $14 for adults, with reduced prices and free-admission options.
- Parking: Free parking is available on the museum plaza and in nearby locations.
What to see at the Figge Art Museum
The Figge Art Museum spans 115,000 square feet across four levels, and its collection includes one of the nation’s largest collections of Haitian art. Its history began in 1925, when Charles August Ficke gave 334 paintings to the City of Davenport; that gift formed the nucleus of the Davenport Municipal Art Gallery’s permanent collection.
The museum’s general admission includes access to special exhibitions. Personal, noncommercial photography and video are allowed unless signage says otherwise, but flash, lights, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.
What are the Figge Art Museum hours?
The museum is usually open Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Mondays. Its regular schedule is Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm.
Closing procedures begin 15 minutes before the published closing time, so plan to arrive with enough time for your visit. The museum also closes on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; it is open on other holidays. Hours and holiday schedules can change, so check the official site before you go.
How much are Figge Art Museum tickets, and where can you park?
General admission costs $14 for adults, $10 for seniors age 60 and older, $10 for high-school and college students with ID, and $8 for children ages 4–12. Children under age 4 and museum members enter free. Advance general-admission purchase is not required.
Non-members receive free admission on Thursdays after 4 pm, and seniors receive free admission on the first Thursday of each month. Active military members, spouses and children also receive free admission. Visitors presenting an EBT or SNAP card and photo ID receive free general admission through Museums for All.
AAA members save $2 on full-priced admission by showing their card, while eligible Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders receive free admission during the first full weekend of each month through Museums On Us. The museum’s FAQ also describes free admission every second Saturday as part of Second Saturdays programming.
Free parking is available on the museum plaza on a first-come, first-served basis. The South River Drive lot, south of the museum, offers free parking with no time limit; from there, you can enter through the south entrance and check in at admission.
The museum also identifies free city parking on nearby streets and in lots behind the museum across River Drive. Its underground garage is reserved for authorized parking-pass holders and is not open to the public.
How do you get from Rock Island to the Figge Art Museum?
From American Motor Inn - Rock Island, the Figge Art Museum is about an 11-minute drive or an 82-minute walk. The museum is at 225 West Second Street in Davenport. For broader plans around Rock Island city centre, use the guide to getting around and what to plan.
If you are driving from Interstate 280 west of the Iowa Quad Cities, exit for US-61 North/River Drive and follow US-61 North/US-67 South for 5 miles. Turn left on Main Street, then right on Second Street and continue one block; the entrance is about half a block along Second Street.
Before setting out, note the museum’s visitor rules: backpacks of any size, backpack purses, tote bags, wagons and oversized bags are not allowed. Oversized bags are larger than 10 × 10 × 5.5 inches, and free lockers are available on the first floor.
Food and drinks, including water bottles and sippy cups, are not allowed in the galleries; medical bags and medical equipment are exceptions. Children under age 14 should be accompanied by an adult.
FAQs
Is advance ticket purchase required?
No. The museum says advance general-admission purchase is not required, and general admission includes access to special exhibitions.
Is parking free at the Figge Art Museum?
Yes. Free parking is available on the museum plaza and at the South River Drive lot, among other nearby city parking locations. Plaza parking is first-come, first-served.
Can you bring a bag or drink into the galleries?
Backpacks, backpack purses, tote bags, wagons and oversized bags are not allowed. Food and drinks, including water bottles, are also prohibited in the galleries, with exceptions for medical bags and equipment.
When does the Figge Art Museum offer free admission?
Free-admission options include Thursday evenings after 4 pm for non-members and every second Saturday through Second Saturdays programming. Other free-admission programs apply to eligible seniors, military families, EBT or SNAP cardholders, and certain bank cardholders. In downtown Davenport, the Dillon Memorial Fountain and riverfront are another subject to consider when planning time in the city.