Directions & Parking
The Bell Museum is located at the corner of Larpenteur and Cleveland Avenues on University of Minnesota’s St Paul Campus, directly across the street from Gibbs Farm.
2088 Larpenteur Avenue West
St Paul, MN 55113
The main entrance is fully accessible from the parking lot. A drop off and pick up area is available near the building entrance, before entering through the pay stations.
Parking
Paid surface lot parking, managed by UMN Parking & Transportation Services (Lot 103), is available with an entrance off of Larpenteur Ave. The daily rate is $6. Note: The parking fee is waived for any vehicle in the lot under 10 minutes. Pay stations only accept credit cards.
If the parking lot is full, we will do our best to direct you to nearby parking alternatives. Gibbs Farm offers discounted pricing in their lot across Larpenteur.
Call 612-626-7275 for assistance with parking as well as flat tires, lock-outs and jump-starts. These free services are available to legally parked customers in University lots from 7am – 10pm, Monday-Friday (except during official University holidays).
Bike/Walk
Bike racks are available on two sides of the museum site: north, near the main entrance/Larpenteur Ave and south, near the recreation fields/Cleveland Ave. See the St. Paul campus biking map for more details once you are on campus.
Walking is another great way to get around campus. The University’s St. Paul campus offers an aesthetically-pleasing atmosphere with foliage and green plazas. Note: Estimate a 15-20 minute walk from the central St. Paul campus area to the museum.
UMN Police Department student security staff are available 24/7 to walk or bike with anyone on campus. This FREE service, call 612-624-9255 for assistance.
Transit
Metro Transit’s Route 61 runs between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, and stops near the museum on Larpenteur Ave & Coffman St. Bus route frequency varies between 30 minutes – one hour; no service on Sundays. Visit Metro Transit to plan your trip.
The University provides FREE shuttle service around campus. The St. Paul Circulator (M-F, 7am – 6pm, every 15 minutes) also stops at the museum drop off area near the main entrance. It is about a 10 minute ride from most of the stops near the center of the St. Paul campus.