Travel and Accommodations

We strongly encourage you to reserve your accommodations now and make any adjustments as the conference nears, in accordance with individual hotel policies. There are four centrally located hotels between campus and downtown Lawrence.

*Please note, while we have blocks placed at each of these hotels, you are always welcome to do your own search through various hotel sites to find better deals if applicable.

Conference Location, Schedule Outline, Contact Information

The 2023 Annual Conference is hosted by The University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, and will take place June 12-15, 2023. Primary conference proceedings and sponsor booths will be located in the Adams Alumni Center.

June 12: Registration and sponsor booth set up will open by 1pm CT. Special Access Tours will start by 10:30am CT and conference sessions will start by 3:30pm CT this day, with the opening reception taking place that evening at The Spencer Museum of Art. (We recommend being on site ready for events by the morning of the 12th so that you can experience all that this year’s conference will be offering!) Pre conference special tour details can be found here.
June 13: Core conference program taking place in the Adams Alumni Center. (Lunch will be served on site.)
June 14: Core conference program taking place in the Adams Alumni Center. (Lunch will be served on site.) *Sponsor booths must de-install by end of day today.
June 15: Off site excursions in surrounding communities taking place starting at 9am CT and concluding between 1 and 3pm CT. Post conference excursion details can be found here. *The airport is one hour from Lawrence.

Click here for the Hotel Map

The Oread

1200 Oread Avenue, Lawrence Kansas 66044

Approximate distance from core conference activities: .25 miles, 6 min walk, 2 min drive

*Please request the AAMG Block when you call to reserve. Rates are $179/night for Sunday through Thursday. This block will be released come May 10, 2023.

TownPlace Suites by Marriott

900 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044

Approximate distance from core conference activities: 1 mile, 20 min walk, 5 min drive

*Please request the AAMG Block when you call to reserve. Rates are $149/night for Sunday through Thursday. This block will be released come May 21, 2023.

The Eldridge Hotel

701 Massachusetts St, Lawrence KS 66044

Approximate distance from core conference activities: 1.2 miles, 25 min walk, 5 min drive

*Please request the AAMG Block when you call to reserve. Rates are $125/night for Monday-Thursday and $179/night for Friday bookings under this block. This block will be released on May 16, 2023.

Springhill Suites by Marriott

One Riverfront Plaza, Lawrence, KS 66044

Approximate distance from core conference activities: 1.5 miles, 30 min walk, 5 min drive

Click here to Book your group rate for Association of Academics Museums & Galleries Be sure to use this link to get your AAMG discounted rate of $109/night Sunday through Thursday – This block will be released on May 11, 2023.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson

2176 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS 66046

Offering rooms from the Sunday (June 11th) to Thursday (June 15th) at a rate of $109 for standard rooms (1 or 2 beds) and $125 for any of their upgraded rooms. The link below will open up on your browser to a 4 night stay for anyone using it, where you can then alter your arrival/departure dates to fit your needs. Currently, this link is open for booking up until the day prior to first arrival (Saturday June 10th).

https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/booking/room-display/index.html?checkInDate=2023-06-11&checkOutDate=2023-06-15&adults%5B%5D=1&children%5B%5D=0&searchType=pac&promotionCode=AAMG00&hotelCode=USALAKA

Guests are also more than welcome to call in directly to (785)749-6010 to make reservations via their front desk – you would just need to mention your arrival/departure dates and AAMG at the time of booking.

KU Housing Options

AAMG is partnering with the Jayhawk Hospitality Team at KU to offer on-campus housing at Stouffer Place. To reserve this option, you must complete the on-campus inquiry form by clicking here. Once you submit the form, you will receive an email confirming your reservation and outlining next steps.

Information to know:

  • $60/night ($45/night + $15 for linens, please be sure to request linens on the reservation form)
  • Double beds
  • There may be other adult groups reserving rooms in this building in addition to our group for AAMG
  • You would be reserving a private room and bathroom, but the living room/kitchen area will be shared.
  • Kitchen is a full kitchen but you are responsible for bringing plates, utensils, etc.
  • 25 min walk to the Jawhawk Welcome Center (where most conference proceedings will be taking place)
  • Check in is at the Stouffer Place desk unless the desk is closed during your arrival and a different location will be set in conjunction with you. 
  • Parking information can be provided upon request.

Please note: the form is used for a variety of housing purposes on campus. Use this step-by-step guide for help with specific questions and reach out to Alexandra at aacademicmg[at]gmail[dot]com should you have any questions or concerns.

  • Question 1: Select “New Inquiry”
  • Questions 2-5: Input your information
  • Question 6: Hosting Department or Organization: Enter “AAMG”
  • Question 7: Enter your affiliation
  • Question 8: Reason for your stay: Enter “AAMG”
  • Question 9: Point of contact for your stay: Enter: “Alexandra Chamberlain”
  • Question 10: Point of contact email: Enter: “aacademicmg@gmail.com”
  • Question 11: Point of contact number: Enter: 765.630.7202
  • Question 12: Select Self-pay. *Please note payment is required up front
  • Questions 13-17: Enter your information
  • Question 18: Preference for type of occupancy: select Private (shared not available for AAMG)
  • Question 19:  Preference for type of bathroom: select private (shared not available for AAMG)
  • Question 20: Will you need linens: select Yes.
  • Question 21: Building preference: DRAG “Stouffer Place” to the top of the list (Stouffer Place is the only option for AAMG)
  • Question 22: Meals: recommend selecting NO. AAMG is providing several meals during the conference.
  • Hit submit!

Traveling to Lawrence, Parking

Lawrence is located approximately 30 miles east of Topeka and 40 miles west of Kansas City.

For those traveling by plane, you will need to fly into Kansas City International Airport (MCI). It is a well-connected airport with nonstop flights across the country as well as layover routes through cities such as Denver, Dallas, Chicago, St. Louis, and Atlanta. From MCI, the trip to Lawrence takes approximately 45 minutes by car. There are several options for ground transportation between Kansas City and Lawrence.

Renting a Vehicle

Most major car rental companies have an office at MCI, and they share a common rental car shuttle that can take you from the airport terminal to the rental car shelter. You can get directions from the airport to your hotel (or the KU campus) on the MCI website.

Airport Shuttles

MCI provides many options for both private and shared-ride shuttles that can take you to and from the airport.

KU Shuttle Info

Taxis

Information about airport taxis can be found on the MCI website. You can also book a cab through Redy Cab, both based in Lawrence. You can also arrange car transportation services from MCI to Lawrence through Uber.

Additional information about ground transportation options can be found on the MCI website.

Lawrence is also served by Amtrak. You can find more information on schedules and prices.

Parking