Visit the Gallery
Follow the interactive Google Map
The University Art Gallery is located in the Dexter Building, also known as Building 34, next to the library. Walk into the front of the building and turn right. You can't miss us. Parking is free on Saturdays.
From Los Angeles on Route 101
- Traveling north on route 101 to San Luis Obispo:
- Go through much of San Luis Obispo and exit at the Grand Avenue/Cal Poly exit.
- Turn left onto Grand Avenue and go (uphill) approximately 1/4 mile to the south entrance of the campus.
- Ahead on your right is the Cal Poly Visitor Information Center.
- Here you can obtain a parking permit, campus map, and a warm greeting!
- Continuing on Grand, turn right on N. Perimeter.
- The road will wind to the left.
- After four or five stop signs, you will see the library on your left.
- Turn left on University Drive.
- Park in metered parking. Free on Saturday.
- Dexter Building (34) is the Art and Design Building.
From San Francisco on Route 101
- Traveling south on route 101 to San Luis Obispo:
- As you approach San Luis Obispo, Exit the Fwy at Monterey Street (the first exit in SLO).
- Make a right turn, then an immediate left turn onto the frontage road (you will be going the same direction you were on the Freeway).
- Go approximately 3 blocks to Grand Ave.
- Turn right (going uphill) and go approximately 1/4 mile to the south entrance of the campus.
- Ahead on your right is the Cal Poly Visitor Information Center.
- Here you can obtain a parking permit, campus map, and a warm greeting!
- Continuing on Grand, turn right on N. Perimeter.
- The road will wind to the left.
- After four or five stop signs, you will see the library on your left.
- Turn left on University Drive.
- Park in metered parking. Free on Saturday.
- Dexter Building (34) is the Art and Design Building.
From Monterey via Scenic Route 1, The Pacific Coast Highway
- Traveling south on highway 1:
- As you approach San Luis Obispo the first stop light on the edge of town is Highland Avenue.
- Turn left at Highland to enter the North-West entrance to the campus.
- Follow Highland Ave as it goes under the train trestle and into the lower parking lot area. Continue straight until you reach a stop sign.
- Turn right and go to the next stop sign.
- Continue straight on University Drive.
- Park in metered parking. Free on Saturday.
- Dexter Building (34) is the Art and Design Building.