Butler Institute of American Art near Youngstown Steel Heritage Museum

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About Butler Institute of American Art

The Butler Institute of American Art presents American art from historical through contemporary periods at its Wick Avenue museum in Youngstown.

The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from noon-4 p.m.; it is closed Monday and major holidays.

Admission is free. An adjacent free lot is available first-come, first-served, but a current summer construction notice warns of traffic impacts near Wick Avenue.

The accessibility page supports Aira visual interpreting. It does not establish a fully accessible parking-to-gallery route, entrance, restroom or every gallery, so physical access stays contact-first.

What stands out

Explore American art

Compare American art across historical through contemporary periods.

Use a free museum stop

Plan around free admission and the current five-day-plus-Sunday schedule.

Ask about a suitable route

Use the museum contact before arrival when physical access details matter.

Account for current road work

Review current Wick Avenue traffic information rather than relying on dated exterior photographs.

Pair it with the train

Why it belongs in a Youngstown Steel Heritage Museum trip

The Butler ranks first at about 3.2 road miles and six minutes from 2261 Hubbard Road and works as a compact art stop before or after a course day, subject to its museum hours.

Before you go

Plan your visit

HoursTuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday noon-4 p.m.; closed Monday and major holidays.
AdmissionGeneral museum admission is free under the current visit page.
ParkingAn adjacent free lot is first-come, first-served; check the current Wick Avenue construction and traffic notice before driving.
AccessibilityAira visual interpreting is published; a complete physical route, parking, entrance and restroom inventory is not, so contact the museum.
AnimalsOnly service dogs meeting the ADA definition are allowed inside.
Image boundaryThe 2006, 2017 and 2020 photographs do not establish current entrance, signage, construction, parking or accessibility.

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Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

When is the Butler open?

Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from noon-4 p.m.; it is closed Monday and major holidays.

How much is admission?

Current general museum admission is free.

Is parking available?

The museum publishes an adjacent free, first-come lot, but visitors should check the current Wick Avenue construction and traffic notice.

Is the museum fully wheelchair-accessible?

The reviewed accessibility page does not support a complete physical route, parking, entrance, restroom or every-gallery claim. Contact the museum for the exact route needed.

Does the museum offer visual interpreting?

Yes. The official accessibility page identifies the Butler as an Aira Access Location.

Are pets allowed?

Only service dogs meeting the ADA definition are allowed inside the museum.

Do the photos show today's entrance?

No. The four works date from 2006, 2017 and 2020 and do not establish current signage, entrance use, construction, parking or accessibility.

How close is it to the railroad site?

The validated road estimate is about 3.2 miles and six minutes from 2261 Hubbard Road; the exact route can vary.

Trust and accuracy

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Source checked 2026-08-17. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.