EXHIBITION INFORMATION

What are the dates of Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World?
May 31 – Sep 21, 2025

What are the exhibition hours for Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World?
Tuesday: 10a-6p
Wednesday: 10a-6p
Thursday: 10a-8:30p
Friday: 10a-6p
Saturday: 9:30a-6p
Sunday: 9:30a-5p
Monday: Closed 

Box office opens one hour prior to museum opening.
Last ticketed entry time is 45 minutes prior to museum closing.
Note: Exhibition is closed July 4.

What is included in the museum admission?
More than a wave, Hokusai & Ukiyo-e promises to be more than your typical museum exhibition with engaging experiences that will immerse guests in Edo Period culture through several interactive areas:

Museum Galleries Featuring over 60 original works and artifacts on loan from the Edoardo Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art in Genoa, Italy

Historical Edo & Ukiyo-e Exhibit Discover the floating world of Japan

Waves of DuPage: Beautiful Cities Iconic DuPage locations transformed into Ukiyo-e images by artist Richard Lo

Hokusai’s World: Step Into Edo Edo-era bookshop and Nagaya walkthrough

Immersive History of Manga & Anime Immersive, drawn environment of manga and anime history

Hokusai Kids Area Children’s discovery center

Ukiyo-e Imagination Station Make your own Ukiyo-e print

Samurai & Silk Selfie photo station

Great Wave Gardens Outdoor Japanese garden

Edo EATS! Concessions with food and drink

Gift Shop Hokusai-inspired gifts and unique souvenirs
 
Do you offer an audio tour?
Audio tours are available for $10 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. Tour available in English and Japanese.

A free docent tour is available weekdays, Tuesday – Friday at 1p, and meets at the exhibition entrance.

What are the delivery options for ticket purchases?

·      Print@Home – tickets can be accessed digitally by logging into your Tickets.com account and showing the barcode on your mobile device or physically printed by you at home.

·      Mail - sent to your address on file.

·      Will Call - picked up at the MAC Box Office.

Can I refund or exchange my ticket?
Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets can be exchanged up to 72 hours prior to date for a $5 exchange fee per ticket by contacting the Box Office: (630) 942-4000 or themac@cod.edu.

Why can’t I find the Anytime Ticket when purchasing tickets online?
Anytime Ticket is listed first. If it isn’t visible, Anytime Entry Tickets are sold out.

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

How long does it take to go through the exhibition?
Average visit is 1–1.5 hours.

What if I arrive before my ticketed entry time? What if I arrive late?
For timed tickets, please do not arrive more than 15 minutes early. Have your ticket ready to be scanned upon entry. If you arrive after your ticketed entrance time, staff will find the best way to accommodate your entry while considering the service and safety of other guests in the museum.

What items are allowed or prohibited inside the exhibition?
The following items will not be allowed: bags and purses larger than 13 x 17 x 4 inches, backpacks, shopping bags, strollers or car seat carriers, outside food and beverage, video cameras or professional cameras with detachable lenses, selfie sticks, long umbrellas, weapons, and wrapped packages.

College of DuPage allows service animals who are trained to support a person with disabilities.

Is the exhibition wheelchair accessible?
The exhibition is wheelchair accessible to all museum visitors. Wheelchair accessible parking is located directly in front of the McAninch Arts Center in parking lot Fawell A. Elevators in the McAninch Arts Center are located inside and to the right of the main entrance.

For Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations, call 630.942.2141 (voice) or 630.858.9692 (TDD) or email access@cod.edu with the event title in the subject line and your accommodation request. Email needs to be received two weeks in advance.

Will there be food and beverage on-site?
Lite fare, beverages and adult beverages are available on-site.

What ages is the exhibition appropriate for?
This exhibition is suitable for all ages. Children 3 and under do not require a ticket and must be carried in the Main Gallery. Soft-sided front-wearing carrier must wrap around the adult and must not be wrapped/strapped to the back. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult while at the exhibition. Hokusai Education Station is a family-friendly area but open to all visitors to enjoy.

Can I take pictures inside the exhibition?
Photography is allowed and encouraged! Flash photography and video is not allowed. 

Where can I follow the exhibition on social media?
-Facebook: /CleveCarneyMuseumofArt  OR  /AtTheMAC
-Instagram: @clevecarneymuseumofart  OR @atthemac

How do I get there?
Cleve Carney Museum of Art is located in the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the College of DuPage campus: 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. This address applies to the entire campus. The MAC building is located on Fawell Blvd, at the east end of campus.

Rideshare users
For best results re: location accuracy, enter “Cleve Carney Museum of Art” or “McAninch Arts Center”. We do not recommend using the campus as it will not get you to the MAC building. 

Local Map:
Visit cod.edu/about/visitor-information/maps-directions/local-map.html

Is there parking on-site and how much does it cost?
Parking is free to all visitors. The most convenient lot is Fawell Parking Lot A on the Northeast corner of campus. A campus map is available here.

Can I get to the museum using public transportation?
The museum is accessible from the Metra’s Union Pacific West line with connecting service from PACE bus route 715.

I am visiting from out of town. Where can I learn more about the area?
Find more information about things going on in our community at The CCMA Website.
You can also visit the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau website to learn all about what DuPage County has to offer!

How can I reach someone at the exhibition?
MAC Box Office is available during exhibition hours at (630) 942-4000 or email themac@cod.edu.