Turn left after the third light onto Belmonte Park. Turn right into main parking lot of the Art Institute. Go through the light at the base of the exit then turn left at the second light onto Forest Avenue. Make a quick left onto Belmonte Park North and park in lot on left. Turn right into museum parking lot.
Parking is free in the museum parking lot and along the streets near the museum.
The parking lot and street is lighted. Handicap entry is easiest from the old museum front at the corner of Forest and Riverview. To get there, pass the museum's parking lot, continue turning rightward through two intersections until you reach the back of the museum. Go up driveway to doors. Drop off or park along old entryway.