Location and Directions

Visiting CIM

The Cleveland Institute of Music is located in the heart of University Circle, adjacent to the Case Western Reserve University campus. University Circle, Northeast Ohio's cultural center, was named one of America's prettiest neighborhoods by Forbes Magazine. We are proud to be part of this amazing community focused on the arts, education and enrichment. CIM is walking distance from Severance Music Center, home to The Cleveland Orchestra, The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Western Reserve Historical Society, Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Institute of Art. A variety of restaurants and coffee shops are also within this walkable community.

Prospective students and parents are welcome to visit the Cleveland Institute of Music throughout the year. The Admission Office is open Monday through Friday with guided tours offered daily by appointment. Please contact the Admission Office to arrange a tour.

Parking at CIM

CIM’s parking lot is located off Hazel Drive, directly behind the 1609 Hazel Residence Hall. The entrance is on the north end of the residence hall; pedestrians may exit and enter from the south end, nearer CIM’s main building. Note that all parking in CIM's circle drive on East Boulevard is subject to availability. Violators may be ticketed or towed.

Parking Lot Hours

Weekdays: 3pm-11pm
Weekends: 7am-11pm

Parking Lot Rates

Payment is by credit or debit card only and pre-paid passes are not available. Visitors must enter their phone number when entering and exiting the lot, in order to calculate parking time and fee.

First half hour: Free
31 Minutes to 2 Hours: $8
Each Additional Half Hour: $1
Daily Maximum: $15

Nearby Parking

Metered and unmetered street parking is available on Hazel Drive, Juniper Road and Magnolia Drive, and there are paid lots at neighboring institutions. Visitors are encouraged to follow all posted signage, as meter restrictions are enforced in the district.

Public Transit

Explore CircleLink Shuttles and RTA options for free or low-cost transportation in and around University Circle.

Getting Here

The Cleveland Institute of Music is approximately five miles directly east of downtown Cleveland, off Euclid Avenue, at the corner of East Boulevard and Hazel Drive.

Cleveland Institute of Music
11021 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106-1705
Phone: (216) 791-5000

from the east or west on Interstate 90

Exit the expressway at Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Follow Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive south to East 105th Street. Cross East 105th and proceed counterclockwise around the traffic circle, exiting on East Boulevard.

CIM will be the third building on the left. Metered visitor parking is available on Hazel Drive. Please note that the City of Cleveland uses traffic cameras at many fixed and mobile locations. They are quite effective, but unforgiving. Please be especially observant of traffic laws and drive conservatively while in the city.

from the east on Interstate 80 or the PA Turnpike

Follow the signs on the Ohio Turnpike to Exit 187. Leave the Turnpike at Exit 187 and follow Interstate 480 West, which leads to Interstate 271 North. Get off Interstate 271 at Exit 36 (Highland Heights and Mayfield) and take Wilson Mills Road, westbound, for approximately 7.5 miles (note that Wilson Mills changes to Monticello en route).

When you reach the end of Monticello at Mayfield Road, turn right onto Mayfield Road for approximately 1.5 miles. Drive two traffic lights beyond the overpass at the bottom of Mayfield Hill and into University Circle. At the intersection of Euclid Avenue, proceed straight through the traffic light and onto Ford Road, just three short blocks from the junction of East Boulevard. Bear to the right at East Boulevard and right again at the next street, Hazel Drive. CIM will be the first building on the right.

Metered visitor parking is available on Hazel Drive. Please note that the City of Cleveland uses traffic cameras at many fixed and mobile locations. They are quite effective, but unforgiving. Please be especially observant of traffic laws and drive conservatively while in the city.

from the south on Interstate 71 or Interstate 77

Stay on either of these roads until connecting with Interstate 90 in downtown Cleveland. Proceed east on Interstate 90 along the lake shore to Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Follow Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive south to East 105th Street. Cross East 105th and proceed counterclockwise around the traffic circle, exiting on East Boulevard.

arriving in Cleveland by plane

Arrive at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, which is approximately 15 miles or a 45-minute drive to CIM. Taxis and limousines are available. Alternatively, take the RTA Rapid Transit train from the airport terminal to Tower City, the downtown station. Then, take a taxi from downtown to CIM. The distance from downtown to CIM is about five miles.