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Dedicated to acquiring and preserving books and manuscripts and making them available to the public.
For more than 160 years, the Minneapolis Athenaeum has fostered a love of books, ideas, and lifelong learning. As one of Minnesota's oldest cultural institutions, the Athenaeum serves as a gathering place for readers, writers, scholars, and the intellectually curious, connecting people through literature, history, and meaningful conversation. Today, the Athenaeum is entering a new chapter—honoring its rich legacy while expanding opportunities for community engagement, partnerships, and public programs that inspire curiosity and strengthen civic life.
Located on the fourth floor of the Minneapolis Central Library in downtown Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Athenaeum welcomes readers, researchers, and curious minds to explore its historic collections in a shared space dedicated to learning, discovery, and community.
The athenaeum has a dedicated reading room inside the special collections.
The reading room and collections are available during regular library business hours. Everyone is welcome
Visitors will be expected to ring a bell for access into the special collections.
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