Charlottesville, Virginia - University of Virginia
No visit to Charlottesville would be complete without a visit to one of Thomas Jefferson's crowning achievements, the University of Virginia. Stroll the grounds and take in the beautiful landscape and breathtaking architecture of Jefferson's vision of an "academic village," a place where shared learning infused daily life. Discovery Map will lead you to such places as the Alderman Library, University Chapel, Cabell Hall, the UVA Art Museum, the Lawn, and UVa's signature landmark, the Rotunda. Come walk in the footsteps of our founding fathers and experience Mr. Jefferson's vision of lifelong learning and let Discovery Map lead the way!
Alderman Library At the core of a 14-library system holding well over four million volumes; offers a quiet place for study and a popular café, as well as changing public exhibitions.
www.lib.virginia.edu/alderman 434-924-3021 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Art Museum 155 Rugby Rd—Open Tu-Su. Holdings include art from around the world, dating from ancient times to the present. Visiting exhibitions are on view throughout the year.
www.virginia.edu/artmuseum 434-924-7458 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Cabell Hall Designed by Stanford White as part of a late 19th century expansion of Jefferson's Lawn. With excellent accoustics and an intimate atmosphere, Cabell is home to concerts, lectures, and public events.
www.virginia.edu/music/boxoffice.html 434-924-3984 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Carl Smith Center 1815 Stadium Rd—Home to Scott Stadium and Virginia Cavalier football; seats 61,500.
virginiasports.cstv.com 434-924-UVA1 (434-924-8821) Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Culbreth/Helms Theatres Darden Graduate School of Business Administration Davenport Field Harrison Institute and Small Special Collections Library John Paul Jones Arena 295 Massie Rd—Virginia's largest arena at 15,000 seats and the new home of University of Virginia's basketball teams, training facilities, and athletic offices. State-of-the-art technology; hosts numerous concerts and events.
www.johnpauljonesarena.com 434-243-4960 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Klöckner Stadium Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection The Lawn The heart of Jefferson's "Academical Village" and university life, the Lawn is flanked by ten historic pavilions and 56 lawn rooms. The buildings and landscape symbolize the Jeffersonian ideal of education. Tours available.
www.virginia.edu/exploring.hmtl Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Newcomb Hall Adjacent to the University Bookstore, above the Emmet Street parking garage—The university's student center features a food court, a movie theater, reading and meeting rooms, and student organization offices.
www.virginia.edu/newcombhall 434-924-3601 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Peabody Hall McCormick Rd—Undergraduate Admission Office and Office of Student Life. Open weekdays; visits from prospective students and their families are welcome. Admissions tours available.
www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission 434-982-3200 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
School of Law 580 Massie Rd.
www.law.virginia.edu 434-924-3601 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
The Rotunda University Ave—Completed in 1826, the Rotunda stands as the signature landmark of the university and embodies Jefferson's "temple of knowledge". Tours available.
www.virginia.edu/uvatours/rotunda 434-924-7969 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
University Chapel University Medical Center 1215 Lee St—State-of-the-art, 572-bed tertiary care facility and state-designated Level I Trauma Center. The University of Virginia Health System includes Medical Center, the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, and the Health Sciences Library.
www.healthsystem.virginia.edu 434-924-0211 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
University of Virginia Tour the Lawn, the Rotunda, University Chapel, and the magnificent grounds of the university founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819. The University of Virginia is a selective public institution known for its outstanding academic programs, an award-winning health system, and its picturesque "Academical Village" and grounds, designed by Jefferson. Consistently ranked among the top public universities by U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges, the university commonuty prides itself on its commitment to access and affordability. The University of Virginia currently enrolls over 20,000 students. Visit our Web site for more information.
www.virginia.edu Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
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