Timeline
19:01
Grab a coffee at Comet Coffee. It is a short walk from the museum and open until 20:00 on Saturdays, giving you plenty of time to enjoy your drink before the sun starts to set.
19:31
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Head into the University of Michigan Museum of Art. Use the gallery hours (10AM-10PM on Thursdays and Fridays) to explore the collections of African, American, Asian, European, and Middle Eastern art. The free entry makes it easy to linger.
20:16
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Stay inside or step onto the grounds for the sunset. On April 15, the sun sets toward the WNW at 20:16. The museum’s orientation and the nearby open spaces offer a quiet vantage point to watch the golden light fade.
20:46
End the evening in Nickels Arcade. This historic indoor walkway with a glass atrium is just a short walk away. It is a great place to browse the shops and galleries while the city lights begin to turn on.
Local tip
The museum is free, though a $5 donation is suggested. Check the specific gallery hours if you are visiting on a Sunday or Monday, as they differ from the main weekday schedule.
Check before you go
- Comet Coffee is open Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00 and Sa 08:00-20:00. On April 15, it closes at 20:00, so grab your coffee early in the sequence.
- Gallery hours vary: Tue-Wed 10AM-5PM, Thu Fri 10AM-10PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM. Building access is daily 8AM-midnight.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ann Arbor (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).