Where to park in Uptown Normal

Uptown Normal is certainly a happening place to be. You can’t walk or drive around this area without noticing many great projects that are in the works. While all the progress will ultimately result in new restaurants, a five-star hotel, new shopping destinations, and a revitalized Uptown, there are certain growing pains that must be dealt with in the short term.

A significant growing pain for Museum visitors is the temporary lack of parking. Effective immediately: The parking lot immediately adjacent to the Museum is closed. Please click here for parking options

• Want a guaranteed parking spot within walking distance of the Museum? Consider the convenience of the College Avenue Parking Deck.
  
  It features 685 spaces and is only a block away from the CDM. The deck is free during the evenings (6p-6a), on Sundays, and the first hour is always free no matter what time of day. Otherwise, parking will be just $1 an hour, and special all-day and overnight rates are also available.
  
  
• There is a small parking lot across the street from the Museum, directly to the north. This lot offers two hour parking.
  
• There is another small lot, located near the intersection of Beaufort and Broadway, to the west of the Museum, that offers two hour parking.
   
• Parkinson Street Lot: This parking lot is adjacent to the Amtrak station and has been designated as public parking. However, please note this lot is often full with long-term Amtrak parking. Simply drive east on Beaufort; turn right (south) on Linden, go over the railroad tracks; and then turn right (west) on Parkinson St. The public is welcome to park in any non-signed spaces for up to three hours. Please note that parking is restricted on Tuesdays during the summer (June-September) for the Trailside Market. There are signs that clearly mark these spots.