Parking Information:

Free parking is available in the Open Book lot adjacent to the building. Events in the building may limit availability. Please do not park in reserved spaces.

Metered street parking, pay lots and public ramps are all available nearby. Metrodome events can affect parking availability; click here for their event schedule. Please note most meters are active until 10pm.

Handicapped parking is free seven days a week in the Open Book lot; reserved spaces are located near both the front and rear entrances to the building.

Getting to MCBA

Minnesota Center for Book Arts is located in the Open Book building:
1011 Washington Avenue S., First Floor
Minneapolis MN 55415
Map to MCBA

The Open Book building is located in downtown Minneapolis on Washington Ave. S. between 10th and 11th Avenues, near the University of Minnesota’s West Bank campus and the Metrodome.

Alternative Transit:

Bus: MCBA is located on Metro Transit bus routes 7 and 22. The nearest stop is right outside Open Book at Washington Ave. S. and 11th St.

Rail: We are located five blocks east of the Downtown East/Metrodome light rail station.

Bicycle: Bike racks are located near the rear entrance of the building.

Driving Directions to MCBA:

HEADING EAST ON I-94: (From Western Suburbs)

Take 4th Street North exit
Turn left on 2nd Avenue
Turn right on Washington Avenue
Continue to 10th Avenue
Open Book is on the right hand side

HEADING WEST ON I-94: (From St. Paul)

Take 5th Street exit
Take first right at stop sign (11th Ave)
Take left on 3rd Street
Take right on 10th Avenue
Take right on Washington Avenue
Open Book is on the right hand side

HEADING NORTH ON 35W: (From Southern Suburbs)

Take 3rd Street/University exit
Follow sign for U of M West Bank
Turn left on Washington Avenue
Go five blocks to 10th Avenue
Open Book is on the left hand side

HEADING SOUTH ON 35W: (From Northern Suburbs)

Take Washington Avenue exit
Turn right on Washington Avenue
Go three blocks to 10th Avenue
Open Book is on the left hand side