Ave Maria University Visitor Center

Conveniently located at the intersection of Ave Maria Blvd and Annunciation Circle you will find the students, staff and volunteers in the St. John Vianney Visitor Center.

It is open for your visit M-F 9AM to 5PM and S-S 11AM to 5PM.   Starting May 9th, the weekend hours will become: Saturday 10am - 3pm.  Sunday 11am - 3pm.

They also answer the University's main phone number of 239/280-2500.

The Visitor Center also offers guided group tours of the University and town. Our capable staff will share the history, current status and vision for the future of Ave Maria. They will include narration, multi media presentation and visits to the Oratory, Sculpture, Gallery and other sites as appropriate. Advance arrangements are preferred by calling the Visitor Center.

Mass, Confession and Devotion schedule  

Mass Schedule

annunciation sculpture

The Annunciation sculpture is the focal point and emblematic work of art for the University and town.

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Ave Maria gallery and History Exhibit

How did we get here? Conveniently located on Annunciation Circle next door to Tropical Smoothie is the Gallery & History Exhibit. Click here for more information.

town of ave maria

Ave Maria re-invents hometown living with a flourishing new community complementing a new University. Inspired by the eternal charm of Italy's hill towns, it offers diverse homes at diverse prices and incomparable amenities, including a water park, as well as everything residents need for daily living. In short, Ave Maria is an exciting place to live, work, play and learn for every family, every lifestyle, and every dream. FIND OUT MORE

xavier hall and conference center

Xavier Hall & Conference Center is an undergraduate residence hall that has been designated for the overnight lodging of guests and visitors of university sponsored and hosted events; guests of the University's administrative departments (Admissions, University Relations, etc); and family members of AMU students. We are unable to offer our facilities to visitors who do not have a direct connection to University business. 

We offer university guests quiet, retreat-like accommodations that makes visiting campus easy and enjoyable – especially since the accommodations themselves are right on campus! Our charges are also modest and affordable.

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hotels   

Find out more about nearby hotels that offer discounts to Ave Maria students and guests by visiting our HOTELS section.

Other Southwest Florida attractions

While you are in the area, please consider the many museums, operas, theatres, music, sailing, shopping, golf, etc, etc!!!. FIND OUT MORE