HOURS &

DIRECTIONS

Welcome to the M!
Located in the historic Pioneer Endicott building in the heart of downtown St. Paul, the M always has something you’ve never seen before. All are welcome, so visit the M today.

Transit Information:  

The Metro Green Line stops just a block from the M’s front door (Central Station). Several bus lines also stop close by; visit metrotransit.org to plan your trip. If you are using public transit, a transportation service, or parking at a paid meter near the M, go to the M’s main entrance at 350 Robert Street N entrance to access the museum. This is the closest public entrance to the museum. 

The M does not have a designated parking lot. If you park in a ramp, the Jackson Street Ramp at 345 Jackson Street is closest. Ramp includes van accessible spaces and elevators on each floor which can be accessed via a curb cut to the sidewalk and manual door. Guests should be aware of a steep incline within the ramp. From the parking ramp, take the elevator to skyway level 3A.  Once you have entered the skyway on 3A, additional signage will direct you to the M.  

Parking is available in the following locations:  

  • Paid meter parking on the streets surrounding the museum, most reliably on Kellogg Blvd., one block away from the M  
  • Jackson Street Ramp – enter off Jackson Street north of 4th Street  
  • Lowertown Parking Ramp – enter off Jackson Street, between 4th Street and Kellogg Blvd  
  • First National Bank Ramp – enter on 5th Street near Minnesota Street  
  • Union Depot – enter off Kellogg Boulevard near Wacouta Street  
  • Kellogg Square – enter off Kellogg Blvd near Robert Street  
  • Cray Plaza – enter off 5th Street past Jackson Street  

 

LOCATION

350 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55101
Located in the Pioneer Endicott building

Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.

HOURS 

Thursday 10 am–5 pm

Friday 10 am–5 pm

Saturday 10 am–5 pm

Sunday 10 am–5 pm


CLOSED

New Year’s Day

Independence Day

Easter

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day


PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY

  • Personal photography is allowed.
  • Posed photography and photography for commercial or professional use is prohibited.
  • Photography of objects on loan (as indicated on object label) is prohibited.
  • Tripods, selfie sticks, and lighting equipment are prohibited.
  • Flash photography is prohibited.
  • Photography that impacts the experience of other visitors is prohibited.

M staff reserve the right to prohibit photography in any area at any time. Failure to adhere to policy or staff direction may result in being asked to cease activities and leave the premises.

Accessibility

The M strives to be welcoming and accessible. If you have a specific access need or question, please reach out at access@mmaa.org. 

The M is located in a historic building shared with multiple tenants in downtown St. Paul. Wayfinding is a challenge. Find more information about transit, parking, and wayfinding here. For assistance, please reach out at accesss@mmaa.org 

While at the M, staff and volunteers at the welcome desk in the lobby can help direct you to access resources. 

Museum admission is free. 

Resources (click the headers for more information)

  • Courtesy wheelchairs are available at the welcome desk on a first-come, first-serve basis. 
  • Uneven surfaces are marked with high-visibility tape. 
  • Loading zone in front of the M for transportation service vehicles available on a first-come-first serve basis. Email access@mmaa.org to reserve space in the loading zone. 

Please note: 

  • Uneven sidewalk surfaces surround the M. 
  • There is heavy construction in downtown St. Paul. 
  • The M does not have a designated parking lot. Visitors are encouraged to use the light rail or bus, street parking, Jackson Street Ramp or other nearby parking ramp, or a transportation service.  
  • Single stall washrooms–the only restrooms currently available–do not have automatic push buttons. 
  • There is an incline in the hallway between the museum’s lobby and Center for Creativity. 
  • American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation by certified interpreters is available on request. Please email access@mmaa.org. 
  • Public programs are amplified. 
  • Moving images with sound have open captions. 

Please note: 

  • Sign language users are not on staff, and ASL interpretation is available only by advanced request. 
  • ASL vlogs of interpretive materials are not currently available. 
  • Uneven surfaces are marked with high-visibility tape. 

Please note: 

  • Uneven sidewalk surfaces surround the M. 
  • Temporary museum signage is not available in Braille. 
  • Alt text for exhibition visuals is not currently available. 
  • M’s HVAC system uses MERV13 filters, the highest-rated filter available. MERV13 filters are 90% to 98% minimum efficient at capturing particles sized 3.0-10.0 microns. Roughly ¾ of air is exchanged per hour. 
  • Masks and hand sanitizer are available throughout the building. 

Please note: 

  • The M does not have a full air-exchange HVAC system. 
  • There are two designated decompression spaces with low lighting and signage indicating expected but not required use of space. 
  • Free foam ear plugs are available at welcome desk and in decompression spaces. 
  • Noise canceling headphones are available to borrow at the welcome desk. 
  • Fidgets for sensory regulation available at welcome desk and in decompression spaces. 

Please note: 

  • Lighting through windows in Securian Gallery can be bright depending on weather conditions. 
  • The M is an open plan setting where movement of people, and sound levels can be unpredictable. 
  • On-site construction produces consistent noise. 

 

  • Nursing parents are welcome to breastfeed wherever they feel comfortable in the M’s public spaces. Private space available for nursing or pumping. See staff at the welcome desk for more information. 

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