About this Location

Facility Overview

The Fleming Museum Parking Lot is a convenient open-air surface parking facility situated on the central campus of the University of Vermont (UVM) at 2 Beaumont Ave in Burlington, Vermont. Positioned right beside the historic Fleming Museum of Art and adjacent to academic buildings such as Votey Hall and Perkins Hall, this lot provides critical parking access for museum patrons, campus visitors, students, and university guests. Because it is an unobstructed outdoor surface lot, it offers completely open headroom with zero height restrictions, making it an excellent parking option for standard passenger vehicles, SUVs, full-sized pickup trucks, and high-roof conversion vans that cannot navigate low-clearance parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the heart of UVM\'s academic hub along Colchester Avenue and Beaumont Avenue, this parking area places drivers within immediate walking distance of top campus and cultural landmarks:

Fleming Museum of Art: Located directly adjacent to the lot, offering world-class cultural exhibitions, anthropology, and fine art collections just steps from your vehicle.
University of Vermont Green & Historic Campus: A short 3 to 5-minute stroll (0.2 miles) west brings you to the picturesque UVM Green, Billings Library, and Ira Allen Chapel.
UVM Medical Center: The main hospital complex and medical education buildings are situated less than a 5-minute walk north along Colchester Avenue and Beaumont Avenue.
Royall Tyler Theatre: Located roughly 4 minutes on foot, making this lot a great choice for evening stage performances.
Downtown Burlington & Church Street Marketplace: Only 1 mile away down Pearl Street/Colchester Avenue, accessible within a 5-minute drive or quick transit ride.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via Beaumont Avenue, which connects directly to Colchester Avenue (VT Route 15) to the north. For regional travelers, Interstate 89 (Exit 14W or Exit 15) offers swift connectivity into the campus district via Main Street or East Mountain Road. Green Mountain Transit (GMT) operates frequent bus routes right along Colchester Avenue with stops steps away from Beaumont Avenue, providing easy transfers throughout Burlington, Winooski, and South Burlington. In addition, the UVM Campus Shuttle stops nearby during the academic year.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking with clear sightlines and easy maneuvering lanes.
Dedicated designated ADA accessible parking stalls conveniently positioned near pedestrian walkways.
Convenient mobile contactless payment options via ParkMobile or designated campus visitor pay stations.
Well-illuminated paved grounds connected to university security call boxes and UVM campus monitoring.
No overhead vehicle clearance restrictions, readily welcoming oversized SUVs and trucks.
Direct sidewalk connections and level paths leading straight to the museum entrance and university halls.

Ideal For

Museum Visitors: Guests touring the permanent collections, special exhibits, and lectures at the Fleming Museum of Art.
Campus Visitors & Families: Prospective students, parents, and visiting academics attending appointments or admissions tours.
Theater & Arts Patrons: Attendees heading to cultural events, lectures, and performances across central campus venues.
Hospital & Health Center Callers: Visitors needing auxiliary parking near the UVM Medical Center periphery.

Visitor & Driver Tips

University of Vermont parking rules apply strictly on weekdays. Visitor spots typically require payment through the ParkMobile app or temporary permits between standard daytime business hours (generally 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday). After-hours and weekend parking rules may relax, but visitors should always inspect posted parking signage at the lot entrance to verify current zone enforcement rules. During major campus events, commencements, or museum exhibition openings, spaces fill quickly; arriving early or utilizing adjacent visitor facilities such as the College Street or Gutterson garages is recommended if the lot reaches capacity.