The Museum
Monday–Friday: 10am–4pm (special hours through May 29)
Saturdays in February, March, July and August: 11am–5pm
The Museum is closed on federal holidays.
The Museum
SVMoA's Museum and Box Office are located in Ketchum at the corner of Washington Avenue and Fifth Street, one block west of Main Street.
Admission to the museum is always FREE
- Coronavirus Preparedness
We know our patrons, volunteers, and staff have questions about coronavirus. We want you to know what actions we are taking to prepare and protect the health of our patrons, artists, and staff. CLICK HERE to learn more.
- How often do you offer a new exhibit?
Sun Valley Museum of Art is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Just 5% of all museums in the US (including four other museums in Idaho) earn AAM accreditation. We are able to change our space five to six times a year and offer new art exhibitions by nationally and internationally-known artists. SMVoA exhibitions often correspond with our BIG IDEA projects.
- Do you offer guided tours?
Yes, we offer FREE guided evening tours led by SVMoA's curatorial staff during an informal and informative tour of our visual arts exhibitions...and enjoy a glass of wine while you join in the conversation.
Check out our calendar to see when we offer our next Evening Exhibition Tour.
- Do you offer Student Exhibition Tours?
Yes, SVMoA offers interactive exhibition tours for students of all ages. Visit our Student Exhibition Tour page for more information and/or complete our school tour request form.
- Do you offer Group Tours?
Yes, we are happy to schedule private tours for individuals, families or groups. Please contact us for more details at 208.726.9491.
- Can I come in-between tours and visit?
Of course. SVMoA is open Mon–Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturdays from 11am to 5pm in February, March, July and August. We welcome visitors of all ages and encourage you to explore the art on your own time.
- Can I bring food and drink in The Museum?
No, food or drink is not allowed in The Museum, but there are plenty of options nearby and within walking distance. For more information on local dining establishments please visit visitsunvalley.com.
- Can I photograph or record any of the exhibits?
Yes, SVMoA allows you to take photos and video of our exhibits. On occasion there will be an exception, but we will notify you of the change.
Feel free to share your photos and tag us online at @SVMoA.
- Is the art available for purchase?
Yes, on occasion art is available for purchase. Please inquire at the front desk for details if interested.
- What is Gallery Walk?
SVMoA is associated with member galleries of the Sun Valley Gallery Association and participated in the scheduled Gallery Walks. The Museum will remain open for visitors from 5–7pm on Gallery Walk evenings.
Gallery Walk provides visitors and local residents the opportunity to view new exhibitions of painting, photography, glass, sculpture, video and installation art throughout the city of Ketchum. The walks are free and a great way to explore town.
Visit our events calendar for upcoming Gallery Walks.
- Does SVMoA offer accessible parking?
Yes, The Museum offers designated accessible parking. Please call us for further information at 208.726.9491.
- Do you offer family activities?
Yes, we offer:
- Family Visitor Guides
- Museum Art Lab
- FREE Family Days (for families & kids ages 3–13)
- FREE Look, Play, Create (for families with children ages 1–5)
- FREE Afternoon Art (for families with children ages 5–12)
- Company of Fools Parent & Baby Performances
Visit our Youth & Families page for more information.
- Do you offer any classes for my kids?
Yes, we offer:
- Summer Art Camps (for 3-5 graders)
- A Summer Week of Art for Middle School Kids (for 6-8 graders)
- Teen Workshops
- Drop-in family art activities
Visit our Youth & Families page for more information.
- Can I or my children touch the art?
No. Please talk with your children about the importance of not touching and keeping a safe distance from the artwork. Leaning on cases, pedestals and walls is not safe or allowed.
- Do you offer anything else to enhance the experience?
Yes, feel free to pick up a Young Visitors Guide (available at The Museum front desk) to guide you through the exhibition.
- What is the Art Lab
The Museum's Art Lab provides opportunities for adults and children to connect to art and the BIG IDEA through hands-on experiences and play. Art Labe activities change to correspond with each exhibition. All ages are welcome.
The Sun Valley Museum of Art is dedicated to providing visitors and families with a comfortable and engaging experience for all ages. For additional questions please call us at 208.726.9491.
The Museum is wheelchair accessible via a ramp located on Washington Avenue.
Only service animals are permitted at The Museum.
Please call us for further information or assistance at 208-726-9491.
Liberty Theatre
Hours: Monday–Friday: 10am–4pm
Liberty Theatre
Company of Fools’ home base is the historic Liberty Theatre at 110 North Main Street in the heart of Hailey, Idaho just 12 miles south of Sun Valley. Free on-street parking is available. Main Street, Carbonate or Bullion are usually the best.
Pricing varies depending on the production. Check out our upcoming schedule!
- Coronavirus Preparedness
We know our patrons, volunteers, and staff have questions about coronavirus. We want you to know what actions we are taking to prepare and protect the health of our patrons, artists, and staff. CLICK HERE to learn more.
- Where is the location of the Liberty Theatre box office?
Box office is located at the front entrance of the Liberty Theatre and is accessible from the sidewalk.
- Are there dining options you can recommend?
There are many restaurants in downtown Hailey within a 5 minute walk. For more information on local dining establishments please visit haileyidaho.org.
- How do I pick up my tickets?
Tickets will be held at Will Call at the box office of the Liberty Theatreand may be picked up during Theatre hours from 10am-4pm Monday through Friday. If you are unable to pick up your tickets in advance, they will be at will call at the venue on the day of the event one hour before showtime.
- Is there parking at the Liberty Theatre?
Yes, street parking is available on both sides of Main Street near the Theatre. You may also park on the side streets directly north and south of the Theatre (Carbonate Street and Bullion Street).
All street parking in Hailey is free.
- What are SVMoA membership rates?
Sun Valley Museum of Art is a membership organization. SVMoA members receive discounted pricing on programs including play, lectures, concerts, classes and more.
View our Membership page to learn more about membership benefits or become a member today!
- Does Company of Fools offer a group rate?
Yes, CoF offers a discounted rate for groups of eight or more. Please call us at 208.578.9122 for more details.
- Are there any other special pricing options?
Yes, CoF offers several different programs to make theatre affordable for everyone including:
FIRST WEDNESDAY / PAY WHAT YOU FEEL PREVIEW
Join us for the first performance of a play and literally pay what you’d like. Tickets go on sale at the Liberty Theatre box office one hour before the performance. There are no reserved seats; simply buy your ticket, find a seat and enjoy the show. If you’d prefer to reserve your seats, you may also purchase your tickets at full price for this performance.
FIRST THURSDAY / THROWBACK THURSDAY PREVIEW ($24 tickets)
All tickets on these dates are discounted to $24 in honor of COF’s 24th season.
FIRST SATURDAY / EDUCATOR NIGHT & DATE NIGHT
$15 tickets are available on these dates to currently employed educators and school administrators. Tickets may be purchased in advance. Limit two tickets per person. Date Night offers a pre-show happy ½-hour with discounted wine, beer and bubbly; deals at local partner restaurants; and a chance to win fabulous prizes.
“10 for $10″
Ten seats are sold for $10 each every night at the box office starting one hour prior to the performance.Limit two tickets per person.
BLUE STAR FAMILIES:
$20 tickets to U.S military personnel, National Guard members, veterans of the armed services, first responders & their immediate families
- Does CoF offer a Senior or Student rate?
Yes, CoF offers both a senior (65 and older) and student (18 and under) rate. Look at our upcoming shows for more detail
- Does the Theatre offer assistive listening?
Yes, we offer AudioFetch, an assistive listening application for smartphone users to hear what they are watching at the Liberty Theatre in real-time!
If you desire assistive listening, simply download the free AudioFetch application on your smartphone or tablet. Once you arrive at the Liberty Theatre, you will connect to the designated WiFi, AudioFetchExpress, and log-on using the password Fools2019.
Then, open the AudioFetch app on your phone or tablet, adjust the volume to suit your needs, and enjoy the show! Don’t forget to bring your personal ear buds or headphones. Company of Fools has two smart phones with headphones that can be borrowed during the show.
AudioFetch also works with hearing aids that are paired with a smartphone via Bluetooth, a feature supported by most hearing aid manufacturers.
- New! Sensory Friendly Performances:
Company of Fool was the first theatre in Idaho to join Theatre Development Fund’s Autism-Friendly Perfomance, a wonderful organization that advocates for accessible live performing arts experiences for patrons with a range of spectrum or sensory disorders.
Please contact us for more information at 208.578.9122. Special thanks to TDF’s National Autism-Friendly Performance Training Program for serving as an advisor.
- New! Special Parent & Baby Performances
CoF offers a special Parent & Baby Performance for each mainstage production. Families can attend the show for a donation of their choosing, and babies get in for free!
Please check the events calendar or contact us for more information at 208.578.9122.
- Are there diaper changing stations?
Yes, for Parent & Baby Performances we will have a baby changing station available in the restroom, and space will be set aside in the lobby where parents and children can take a break from the production as needed.
- How do I know if the show is appropriate for my child?
We include age recommendations for all our mainstage productions. If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness or stage effects (such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact the box office at 208.578.9122.
- Are children welcome at your performances outside of your special family performances?
We recommend children under age three do not attend any performance as CoF does not allow lap children. All children must have a reserved seat.
- Are there restrooms available?
The Liberty has one female, one male and one gender-neutral restroom that is wheelchair accessible.
- What is the dress code?
We ask that you come wearing clothes and shoes, but beyond that, it’s really up to you!
- Is food and beverage available for purchase at the Liberty Theatre?
Yes, a selection of beverages (bottled water, wine, beer, coffee, and tea) and snacks are available for purchase. No outside food and beverage is allowed.
- Can I visit the Theatre during the day?
Yes, drop-ins are welcome! Come by and see the theatre and maybe catch the team in action.
The Liberty Theatre is fully wheelchair accessible (it has no steps at its entry), has an ADA compliant restroom and the aisles are sloped. Front row and flexible seating is available upon request. Please contact us in advance so we can best accommodate any guests with special needs at 208-578-9122.
Hailey House & Classroom
The Hailey House is open to visitors by appointment and during scheduled events. The Hailey Classroom is open for adult, teen and youth classes and workshops during scheduled programs.
Hailey House & Classroom
Located 2 blocks east of Main Street in downtown Hailey between Pine Street and Walnut Street.
The historic Hailey House is open to visitors by appointment and during scheduled events. The upstairs is frequently used to house visiting actors, artists and musicians.
- Coronavirus Preparedness
We know our patrons, volunteers, and staff have questions about coronavirus. We want you to know what actions we are taking to prepare and protect the health of our patrons, artists, and staff. CLICK HERE to learn more.
- What type of classes held at the Hailey Classroom?
SVMoA programs a variety of workshops and classes for all ages throughout the year at the Hailey Classroom. Some are a few hours in the evening on a single night, some may be a week long workshop. Categories in all artistic mediums include: Master Classes, Creative Jump-ins, Craft Series Workshops, Open Studios and Teen Workshops and more! Be sure to check our events calendar for all upcoming classes and workshops.
- Is there parking at the Hailey House & Classroom?
Yes, there are designated free off-street parking spaces in front of the building.
Box Office & Events Info
Hours: Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm
Saturdays in February, March, July and August: 11am–5pm
The Box Office is closed on federal holidays.
Box Office & Events Info
The Ketchum Box Office is located at the front desk at The Museum.
Costs for SVMoA programs will vary depending on the event from FREE to a range of ticketed prices. SVMoA members receive discounts on most ticketed events.
- Coronavirus Preparedness
We know our patrons, volunteers, and staff have questions about coronavirus. We want you to know what actions we are taking to prepare and protect the health of our patrons, artists, and staff. CLICK HERE to learn more.
- How do I pick up my tickets?
Tickets are available at Will Call at the front desk of the Sun Valley Museum of Artsand may be picked up during Museum hours from 9am–5pm Monday through Friday. If you are unable to pick up your tickets in advance, they will be available at Will Call on site at the venue on the day of the event 1 hour prior to showtime.
For some of our events, “Print at Home” is an option. If you print your tickets at home via the “Barcoded ETicket,” you do not need to pick them up at will call.
- How do I purchase tickets?
Tickets can purchased at any time, 24/7, via our online box office. Patrons are always welcome to call us at 208-726-9491 of come see us at the Box Office to purchase tickets directly. We are happy to help!
- What are SVMoA membership rates?
Sun Valley Museum of Art is a membership organization. SVMoA members receive discounted pricing on programs including play, lectures, concerts, classes and more.
View our Membership page to learn more about membership benefits or become a member today!
- What events does SVMoA host outside The Museum?
We host a variety of events from concerts, to featured speakers, film screenings, and classes and workshops at other facilities in Sun Valley, Ketchum and Hailey. Be sure to check out the location details for each event offered.
- What happens if the event sells out?
If an event sells out we will create a wait list. Please contact us at 208-726-9491 for more details.
- What time should I arrive?
Doors open thirty minutes before showtime.
- Can I get a refund or exchange for my tickets if I can’t make it to the show?
All event tickets offered through The Museum are not exchangeable or refundable. If you cannot use your tickets, you may give them to a friend or return them to SVMoA prior to the show for a tax-deductible contribution equal to the price you paid for the tickets (excluding ticketing fees, which are not tax deductible). Please contact the Box Office at 208.726.9491 for more information.
- What if the show is cancelled or postponed?
For reasons beyond our control (e.g., weather, artist scheduling, illness), shows may be canceled or postponed. If this occurs, we will contact ticket holders via email and post announcements on our website and Facebook page to alert patrons of any changes and the solution. If you have any questions, please contact us at 208.726.9491 or information@svmoa.org.
- Can I bring my pet?
No, pets are not allowed at any of SVMoA's events. The Museum does allow service animals. Please contact the Box Office at 208.726.9491 for more information.
- Can I take photos or record the event?
No, SVMoA does not allow any recording of musicians or performers at any events. By purchasing a ticket to one of our events, you agree to our Terms & Conditions, which includes a Photo Participation & Waiver Release.
Professional photographers must contact SVMoA in advance to receive permission to take photos at our concerts.
- Behavioral Expectations & Guidelines
Be mindful of all guests attending—we ask that you do not bring outside alcohol. Respect your fellow guests by not smoking or talking during performances. We do not permit cell phone use. No weapons are allowed in any of our venues.
Patrons who are disruptive, disrespectful or inebriated before, during or after a performance will be asked to leave the venue and will not receive a refund.
- Are there dining options you can recommend?
There are many restaurants within walking distance. For more information on local dining establishments please visit visitsunvalley.com.
- Do I need a ticket for my child?
We do not allow babes in arms for events, and children who do attend must have their own purchased seat.
We offer specially-priced tickets for students 18 and under at some events. Please contact The Museum at 208.726.9491 for more information.
Our venues are ADA accessible, but due to the construction of certain venues, extra precautions are occasionally required. Please contact us at 208.726.9491 to let us know how we can best accommodate you.
