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Visiting MCAD

Getting to know MCAD is easy with a personal visit to campus. For a guided tour, come by yourself or with a group, or attend one of our information sessions.

Guided Tours

For a personal tour of the campus and facilities, please contact the Admissions Office:

• admissions@mcad.edu
• Toll-free: (800) 874-6223
• Twin Cities: (612) 874-3760

Information Events and Group Tours

The Admissions Office regularly hosts events through which you can get to know the College and its educational programs and facilities. Please check our admissions events page for listings.

If you have a class or other group that would like a tour, please refer to the contact information above to schedule a visit.

Parking and Directions

MCAD is located at 2501 Stevens Avenue, just south of downtown Minneapolis, next to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Children's Theatre Company. The Admissions Office is located on campus in the Morrison Building.

Short-term visitors may park in front of the Main Building, where the MCAD Gallery is located, to the north of campus. Those with confirmed appointments may use the reserved parking spaces in the gated lot off of 26th Street.

Special Rates at the Local Hotels

The Millennium Hotel has partnered with MCAD to provide discounted rates to parents or any visitors to MCAD. The discount is 15% off the best available rate (Maximum: $119.00, Superior / $139.00 Club Level). For individual reservations, contact (612) 332-6000 or mspreservations@mill-usa.com, Rate Code: NGMCAD. Or follow this link to set up reservations online.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites has partnered with MCAD to provide discounted rates to parents or any visitors to MCAD. The MCAD Discount Rate: $84.95 king, $94.95 two beds (Plus 13.4% tax and $13 for parking.) Call for reservations Toll-Free 800/870-0114 or on the Web at www.hiexmpls.com

Access for Persons with Disabilities

All classrooms in the Main Building and some in the Morrison Building are accessible. Every attempt will be made to accommodate those students with disabilities. Reserved parking is available in the driveway near the front entrance of the Main Building. The Art Cellar, Library, and Computer Store are accessible via an outside ramp.