Visiting us
Whether you’re just dropping by or conducting several days of research, this page will help you get to and around the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections.
Please remember, if you are visiting as a researcher, appointments must be made two business days in advance, see Conducting Research. If you are interested in donating materials, please contact the Archives and Special Collections in advance, archives@purdue.edu.
Location and Parking
The Purdue University Archives and Special Collections is located on the 4th floor of the Humanities, Social Science and Education (HSSE) Library, inside the Stewart Center building.
Archives Address: 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette IN, 47907
The closest parking garage is the Grant Street Garage across from the Purdue Memorial Union. Disability parking spaces are available at this garage and is about a 10-minute walk from the Archives.
Parking Address: 120 North Grant Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907.
Archives and Special Collections, 4th floor, HSSE Library, Stewart Center, Purdue University
Additional metered and permit disability parking spaces are located near Stewart Center on Oval Drive. Temporary parking spaces (20 minutes or less) are available on Oval Drive outside of Stewart Center.
You can view disability and metered parking at the Purdue Parking Map.
For more information about parking permits, tips, and rates see:
Directions
Take the elevator to the 4th floor of the HSSE Library or Stewart Center and follow the signage to the Archives.
The Purdue University Campus map will help you locate Stewart Center. Accessible entry ways can be viewed by clicking on the “Layers” icon in the top right corner.
Additional Information
Stewart Center includes several accommodations:
- Gender Inclusive Restrooms (1st and 2nd floor)
- Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room, Room 213 (2nd floor)
Dining options near the Archives include:
- Purdue Memorial Union
- Lavazza and the Boiler Bistro in Marriott Hall
- There are also several restaurants near campus
Logistics and Travel Information
Airports
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
- Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD)
- Purdue University Airport (LAF)
Airport Shuttles
Both shuttles will get you from the O’Hare or Indianapolis airports to campus.
Lodging
- Purdue Union Club Hotel (Closest to the Archives; one building away)
- Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette (within walking distance [0.9 mi.])
- Hampton Inn West Lafayette (within walking distance [0.9 mi.])
- Holiday Inn City Centre Lafayette (a longer walk [1.4 mi.], but walkable)
- Whittaker Inn, rural West Lafayette
Local Transportation
- City Bus (services most of Lafayette and West Lafayette, fixed routes are ADA accessible)
- Uber and Lyft are also available