UMN Libraries Self-Guided Tours

Explore the campus libraries anytime! Visit and go on a self-guided tour. 

The libraries are a great place to relax between classes, reserve a group study room, print, try the Makerspaces or get a cup of coffee. And remember the website, lib.umn.edu is the place to go to get millions of online books, newspapers, journals and magazines for your research papers.

Visit a library and click below to START YOUR SELF GUIDED TOUR

East bank

• Walter Library
• Architecture Library (in Rapson Hall)
• Math Library (in Vincent Hall)
• Health Sciences Library (start at 5th Floor - Phillips-Wangensteen Building)

West bank

• Wilson Library 
• Music Library (in Ferguson Hall)

St. Paul campus

• Magrath Library
• Natural Resources Library (in Hodson Hall)

Wilson Library on West bank

Walter Library on East bank

Magrath Library on the St. Paul campus (take the free Campus Connector bus!)

Health Sciences Library in 1 minute (east bank)

Music Library in 1 minute (west bank) 

Andersen Horticultural Library in 1 Minute

Located about 30 miles from campus in Chaska, MN at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

Join us for the following: 

ONLINE: Start strong: Early semester planning | Fri September 6, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

U of M Libraries at Weisman Kickback | Fri, Sept 6 | 4-8PM | Weisman Art Museum

Arvonne Fraser Library in Dinkytown  – Student Welcome Day | Sat, Sept 7, 11am-4pm | Arvonne Fraser Library (1222 4th St. S.E.)

U of M Libraries at Radio K’s Back-to-School POP-UP Concert! | Thurs, Sept 12 | 12-1PM | Outside Weisman Art Museum

​​ONLINE: Tips for Taking Notes (IRL and Zoom Lectures) | Fri, Sept 13, 12:15pm - 12:45pm | online

“Library Day” at the U of M Farmers Market | Weds, Sept 18 | 9-1 PM | McNamara Alumni Center outdoor Plaza (outside). Stop by anytime during the event. Meet your UMN Libraries, Hennepin County Library,  Academic Success Centers and peer tutors. We can help you succeed in your classes (250+ courses with tutoring) with free research and writing help, coaching, tutoring, and more. Also, get free stuff! 

PAWS (Pet Away Worry and Stress) at Wilson Library | Thurs, Sept 19 from 11:30-1:30pm | Wilson Library

Health Sciences Libraries Open House | Tues, Sept 24 | 11:30-1:00pm | Start at 5th floor Phillips-Wangensteen Building (Health Sciences Library)