U of MN Department of Astronomy - Finding the Department

Address

University of Minnesota

Department of Astronomy

116 Church St. S.E.

Mpls, MN 55455

The Astronomy Department office is located on the third floor of the Tate Laboratory of Physics, Room 356.

From north of campus, go south on I-35W to exit 17C (U of M exit). Turn left on University Ave. S.E. and stay on University until you reach the East Bank Area.
From south of campus (including the airport), go north on I-35W to exit 17C (U of M exit). Follow the East Bank signs. You will join Washington Ave. which takes you across the river to the East Bank.
From east or west, get on I-94 going towards campus. Take the East Bank U of M exit. You will be on Huron Boulevard which takes you right to the East Bank.
A map of major access routes leading to the University may also be helpful.

Metered parking is available on Pleasant Street (one block west of the Physics building) or on Walnut Street (a few blocks east of the Physics building).
For daily or hourly parking, we recommend the 4th St Ramp (marked in green on the map) or the Huron Lots (marked in pink).
A map of available parking on campus may also be helpful. The Tate Laboratory of Physics is marked with a star: