Marjorie Barrick Museum Auditorium

Marjorie Barrick Museum Auditorium at UNLV

The Marjorie Barrick Museum Auditorium is a university presentation and event venue inside the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art on the UNLV Maryland Parkway campus. The room is officially identified as Auditorium MSM 133.

The auditorium hosts lectures, panel discussions, film screenings, training sessions, museum programs, university presentations, selected performances, community activities, and approved private events.

The auditorium is part of the larger Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art / Harry Reid Center complex. Museum galleries, the lobby, auditorium, patio, garden, offices, research facilities, and other rooms follow separate access, rental, capacity, food, and operating policies.

Last reviewed: July 31, 2026. Building access, renovation schedules, museum hours, auditorium events, parking enforcement, rental terms, and accessibility arrangements can change.

Quick Facts | Auditorium | Events | Museum | Rentals | Parking | Transportation | Accessibility | Visitor Tips | FAQ

Quick Facts

Official name:
Marjorie Barrick Museum Auditorium

Common names:
Barrick Auditorium and Barrick Museum Auditorium

Room number:
MSM 133

Address:
4505 South Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154

Campus building:
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art / Harry Reid Center

Building code:
MSM-HRC

Phone:
702-895-3381

Official website:
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art / Harry Reid Center

Operator:
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Venue type:
University auditorium, lecture hall, film-screening room, presentation venue, and rental event space

Capacity:
Up to 142 people plus accessible seating. Usable capacity may change with the event layout.

Typical uses:
Lectures, films, panels, training sessions, museum programs, university presentations, selected performances, and approved private events

Food and beverages:
Food and beverages are not permitted inside the auditorium.

Audiovisual equipment:
Projection, presentation computer, and podium equipment may be available when requested in advance.

Museum hours:
Normal museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The museum is temporarily closed during summer 2026 roof renovation.

Admission:
Museum admission is normally free. Auditorium events may require registration, invitations, or tickets.

Recommended parking:
Visitor or PayByPhone spaces near the museum, Lot I, or the Tropicana Parking Garage, subject to current restrictions

Valet:
Not available

About the Auditorium

Auditorium MSM 133 is a compact university presentation room inside the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art. It seats up to 142 people plus accessible seating and supports both museum programming and approved outside events.

The room is suited to spoken presentations, films, panels, training, educational programs, small performances, and community discussions. It should not be described as a large concert hall, conventional movie theater, or full theatrical stage.

Seating and Capacity

The published auditorium capacity is up to 142 people plus accessible seating. Final capacity may depend on wheelchair placement, equipment, event staffing, registration needs, or university requirements.

Presentation Equipment

A projector, presentation computer, and podium may be available when requested in advance. Organizers should schedule a media test and bring backup files on a separate device.

Do not assume that every laptop, connector, operating system, video format, streaming platform, or audio source will work without advance testing.

Food and Beverages

Food and beverages are not permitted inside the auditorium. Approved refreshments may be possible in a separately reserved lobby, gallery, patio, or garden area under different rules.

Lectures, Films, Panels, and Programs

The auditorium may host museum lectures, UNLV Forum programs, artist talks, panel discussions, academic presentations, films, training sessions, community programs, and selected performances.

The subject, speaker, film, organizer, admission terms, room access, registration, and expected length change by event.

Free Programs

Many Barrick Museum exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and community activities are normally free to attend. Free admission does not guarantee seating when auditorium capacity is limited.

Registration and Tickets

Some events may require advance registration, an invitation, a university affiliation, or paid admission. Review the individual event listing rather than assuming that every auditorium program is open without registration.

Late Arrival

Late-entry procedures depend on the event. A film screening, lecture, panel, performance, or private program may restrict entry after it begins.

Photography and Recording

Photography, video, and audio-recording policies vary by speaker, film rights, exhibition, university policy, and private-event agreement. Obtain permission before recording a presentation or displayed artwork.

Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art

The auditorium is part of the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, UNLV’s center for art, ideas, exhibitions, research, and public learning.

The museum normally presents free exhibitions, workshops, lectures, tours, and community programs. Its galleries, auditorium, lobby, patio, and garden are separate spaces with different capacities and rental conditions.

Temporary Summer 2026 Closure

The museum is temporarily closed for roof renovation and is scheduled to reopen with new exhibitions on August 25, 2026. Visitors should confirm the status of the auditorium, galleries, parking, and pedestrian routes before traveling.

Finding the Museum

Drive east on East Harmon Avenue until the road enters the UNLV campus and reaches the parking area near the museum. Look for the Harry Reid Center for Environmental Studies identification. The museum is at the east end of the building beside a desert landscape garden.

Because many UNLV buildings share the address 4505 South Maryland Parkway, use the building name or code MSM-HRC when navigating.

Auditorium Rentals

UNLV departments, nonprofit organizations, community groups, businesses, and other approved users may request the auditorium for meetings, training sessions, films, presentations, lectures, or social-event programming.

Submitting an inquiry does not reserve the room. Museum staff must review the proposed date, activity, audience, equipment, setup, staffing, and university requirements before confirming availability.

Rental Planning

Organizers should confirm:

• Auditorium and museum availability
• Setup and teardown time
• Final seating capacity
• Accessible seating
• Projection and audio equipment
• Computer and media compatibility
• Staffing and security
• Registration-table placement
• Insurance and university approval
• Parking and event directions
• Food and beverage restrictions

Other Museum Spaces

The museum lobby, exhibition hall, patio, and garden may also be rented under separate terms. Reserving the auditorium does not automatically include those spaces or provide exclusive use of the museum.

Rental Contact

Call 702-895-3381 or contact the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art for current rental availability and requirements.

Parking

Visitor parking is available near the museum and elsewhere on the UNLV campus. Nearby options include Lot I, selected metered or PayByPhone spaces, and the Tropicana Parking Garage.

Drivers must use an eligible visitor or pay space. Faculty, staff, student, reserved, motorcycle, loading, and accessible spaces follow separate restrictions.

Parking Payment

UNLV visitors may need to pay through PayByPhone or purchase a short-term permit during enforced hours. Check the current Parking and Transportation Services page and posted signs before leaving the vehicle.

Enforcement Hours

School-year enforcement currently extends from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday. Summer weekday enforcement ends earlier on Monday through Thursday.

Parking schedules can change. Accessible and reserved spaces are enforced at all times.

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking is available in designated campus spaces. A valid state-issued disability placard or plate is required, and UNLV payment rules may still apply.

Do not park in an accessible access aisle, loading area, fire lane, reserved space, or space assigned to another permit type.

Valet

Valet parking is not available.

Transportation and Campus Arrival

Driving

Approach the museum from East Harmon Avenue on the west side of the UNLV campus. Use the museum name or MSM-HRC building code rather than relying only on the shared Maryland Parkway address.

Rideshare and Taxis

Enter the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art or Harry Reid Center as the destination. Confirm the pickup location before leaving the building because campus construction or event traffic may change vehicle access.

RTC and Paratransit

RTC and paratransit services operate in the UNLV area. Route numbers, stops, fares, schedules, and campus access can change. Review current transit information before traveling.

Walking Across Campus

Allow extra time when walking from another UNLV building, parking garage, or transit stop. Summer heat, construction, temporary fencing, and campus events may affect the route.

Accessibility

The Barrick Museum galleries are accessible to wheelchair users and visitors who cannot use stairs. The auditorium also includes accessible seating in addition to its standard seats.

Accessibility can still vary among the auditorium entrance, aisles, podium, presentation area, lobby setup, restrooms, museum galleries, parking routes, and temporary event layouts.

Accessible Seating

Guests who require wheelchair or companion seating should contact the museum before the event. General admission does not guarantee that the most suitable location will remain available.

Sign-Language Interpretation

Sign-language interpretation and other services may be arranged with advance notice. Contact the museum as early as possible to discuss the selected event.

Routes and Restrooms

Confirm the current step-free route, closest accessible parking, restroom access, and any construction detours before traveling when those details are essential.

Service Animals

Trained service animals are permitted according to applicable university policy. Contact the museum when seating, relief-area access, or another arrangement is needed.

Visitor Tips

Verify That the Auditorium Is Open

The museum is temporarily closed during its summer 2026 roof renovation. Confirm the event and building status before traveling.

Use the Building Code

Search for MSM-HRC or the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art. The general UNLV street address applies to many campus buildings.

Check Registration Requirements

Some programs are free, but free admission does not always mean that registration or check-in is unnecessary.

Pay for Parking When Required

Use a valid visitor or PayByPhone space and confirm current enforcement hours. Accessible and reserved spaces remain regulated.

Do Not Bring Food Into the Auditorium

Food and beverages are prohibited inside Auditorium MSM 133.

Arrive Early

Allow time for campus navigation, parking payment, walking, registration, restroom use, and seating.

Request Accommodations in Advance

Accessible seating, sign-language interpretation, route assistance, or presentation access may require advance coordination.

Barrick Museum Auditorium FAQ