Free parking is available on the street around Reynolds Club & Mandel Hall and in the lot at 60th and Stony Island. Most University parking lots are free to the public after 4:00 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. The parking structure at 55th and Ellis Avenue charges a fee 24 hours a day or requires a permit. Please do not park in the Mandel Hall Loading Dock (located on University Avenue) or the UChicago Dining Loading Docks (on 57th Street). You will be ticketed for parking in these spaces without a permit. Please call the Parking Office for more information at 773.702.8969.

SpotHero offers alternative paid parking options.

Restrooms

All-Gender

There are two All-Gender, accessible restrooms available on the first floor of the hall. There are also two available on the lower level.

Gendered

There are accessible Women’s and Men’s restrooms available on the first floor as well as the lower level of the floor.

Venue Accessibility

Building Entrance

The main hall has no stairs options. It has three floors all of which can be accessed via stairs or elevator.

Ramp entrance is available on the east side of the building on S Kimbark Avenue.

Restrooms: Accessible Men's & Women's restrooms are located on the Lower Level of Ida Noyes Hall reached by elevator via the main lobby.

Max Palevsky Cinema

Capacity

Total 475, (Lower level) 165, (Upper level) 310

Main Floor Location & Layout

Located on the first floor of the Ida Noyes Hall, there are two accessible pathways to this space on the north side of the building. There is an elevator that will take patrons to the upper level of the space as well.

Seat Style

Classic styled theater seats with armrests, wheelchair accessible seating available.

Cloister Club

Capacity

Sit-down reception: 250, Stand-up reception: 300, Theater-style: 300

Location & Layout

Located on the first floor of the hall, accessible, no stairs path available.

Event Accessibility

At Chicago Humanities, we strive to eliminate barriers to participation related to aging and disabilities. You can request accessibility accommodations when reserving tickets online, or afterward by contacting our Box Office (312) 661-1239 | access@chicagohumanities.org. Requests with at least 48 hours’ notice are greatly appreciated!

For a detailed description of each accessibility feature, please visit our accessibility page.

Hearing

-American Sign Language interpreters

-Assistive Listening Devices

-Open Captions

-Seating Close to Stage

Mobility

-Aisle Seats

-Walker/wheelchair transfer seats

-Wheelchair/power scooter no-transfer seating

Vision

-Audio Description

-Large Print or Braille Programs

-Seating Close to Stage

Sensory Tools

Service Animals

-Chicago Humanities welcomes any and all animals that are registered as a service animal.

Local Dining Options

The Nile of Hyde Park: 1162 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615

Medici on 27th: 1327-1331, 1327 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Roux: 1055 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615