Parking Near Howard University Museum, DC
Where Can I Park for Howard University Museum?
The nearest recommended visitor facility is the Howard Center Lot, entered from 8th Street NW, with visitor parking at $10 a day or $200 a month. Metered parking is also available on Sixth Street NW. Nearby Parksy alternatives include a $7 a day lot 0.3 mi away and a $20 a day garage at the same distance.
- Address
- 2400 6th Street Northwest
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Lot in Washington, DC, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
- Nearest station
- U Street, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
Parking Near Howard University
Visitors inside a museum gallery Photo: Pexels / Ray Zhu
Howard Center Lot Parking for Howard University Museum
The nearest recommended visitor facility is the Howard Center Lot, where visitor parking costs $10 a day or $200 a month. The lot entrance is on 8th Street NW, providing a campus option for reaching the museum at 2400 6th Street Northwest. (finearts.howard.edu)
Metered parking is also available on Sixth Street NW, directly addressing the museum’s approach from the street. (finearts.howard.edu) The Howard Center Lot rate is listed for visitor parking, while the Sixth Street option is described as metered parking rather than as a free visitor facility. (finearts.howard.edu)
Sixth Street Meters and Other Howard University Options
Drivers using the surrounding campus should distinguish Sixth Street NW meters from the Howard Center Lot. Metered parking is available on Sixth Street NW, while additional parking on the Howard University campus is directed through the university’s campus parking information. (finearts.howard.edu)
Metered parking is enforced Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM in the Howard University area. The Howard Center Lot on 8th Street NW reaches $10 daily under the published parking information. These options place the driver close to the university grounds without relying on a separate downtown garage.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near Howard University Museum
A priced Parksy parking lot is 0.3 mi from the site for $7 a day. A priced garage at the same 0.3 mi distance offers daily parking for $20, while a monthly garage space there costs $345 a month. These choices cover short visits and longer stays without using the campus lot.
At 0.4 mi, another Parksy parking lot costs $20 a day. A garage at the same distance is priced at $25 an hour. For a weekly stay, a private parking space 0.5 mi away costs $50 a week. The range gives museum visitors alternatives to street meters when an event or extended appointment makes hourly searching inconvenient.
Busy Times and Street Rules Around the Museum
Street parking around the museum is affected by the published Monday through Saturday enforcement period, which runs from 8 AM to 6 PM. Drivers planning a daytime visit should account for paid enforcement during those hours rather than treating Sixth Street NW as an unrestricted free option.
The Howard Center Lot is a visitor facility on the Howard University campus, with its entrance on 8th Street NW and credit-card-only payment. (finearts.howard.edu) Sixth Street NW has metered parking for visitors approaching the museum. (finearts.howard.edu) Campus parking and street meters therefore operate as separate choices, with the lot reached from 8th Street NW and the meters located on Sixth Street NW.
Walking From U Street to Howard University Museum
U Street is the nearest listed rail station, 0.6 mi from the site and a 12 min walk. The station provides a practical alternative for visitors who prefer to avoid driving into the Howard University area.
Howard University Museum is at 2400 6th Street Northwest, while the museum’s surrounding parking references identify Sixth Street NW meters and the Howard Center Lot entrance on 8th Street NW. (finearts.howard.edu) From U Street, the 0.6 mi walking connection makes rail travel especially useful when daytime street parking is being enforced.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Howard University Museum?
The nearest recommended visitor facility is the Howard Center Lot, entered from 8th Street NW, with visitor parking at $10 a day or $200 a month. Metered parking is also available on Sixth Street NW. Nearby Parksy alternatives include a $7 a day lot 0.3 mi away and a $20 a day garage at the same distance.
How Much Does the Howard Center Lot Cost?
Visitor parking at the Howard Center Lot costs $10 a day or $200 a month. The lot is a campus parking option, and its entrance is on 8th Street NW. Payment at the lot is credit-card-only, so drivers should plan to use a credit card for parking.
Is There Metered Parking on Sixth Street NW?
Metered parking is available on Sixth Street NW for visitors approaching the museum. In the Howard University area, metered parking is enforced Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM. Sixth Street NW meters are separate from the Howard Center Lot and should not be treated as a free visitor facility.
What Nearby Parksy Parking Alternatives Are Available?
A Parksy parking lot 0.3 mi away costs $7 a day. At the same 0.3 mi distance, a garage costs $20 a day, or $345 a month. Other options include a $20 a day lot 0.4 mi away, a $25 an hour garage at 0.4 mi, and a $50 a week private space 0.5 mi away.
When Is Street Parking Enforced Near the Museum?
Street parking around the museum is affected by paid enforcement Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM. Drivers planning a daytime visit should account for this enforcement period rather than treating Sixth Street NW as an unrestricted free option. The Howard Center Lot and Sixth Street NW meters remain separate parking choices.
Can I Take Rail and Walk to the Museum?
U Street is the nearest listed rail station, 0.6 mi from the site and a 12 min walk. This provides an alternative for visitors who prefer to avoid driving into the Howard University area. The connection is especially useful when daytime street parking is being enforced from 8 AM to 6 PM Monday through Saturday.
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