About the Area

Useful Links for the Visitor:

Metro Transit
UMN Temporary Housing
Science Museum of MN
Weisman Art Museum
Walker Art Museum
Minneapolis Art Institute
Mall of America

The laboratory is located on Hennepin Island at the head of St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Minneapolis-St. Paul (Twin Cities) metropolitan area offers something for everyone. There are art galleries, world-class shopping, great restaurants, theme parks, and many sightseeing opportunities. Recreational activities abound with the state's 10,000 plus lakes and waterways. The region also offers rich and varied cultural, social, and sports event opportunities, including productions at the world-renowned Guthrie Theater and performances by the Minnesota Orchestra.

The Twin Cities is home to a skilled, motivated workforce and progressive business climate. It is internationally recognized for its innovative research, development and manufacturing capabilities, with headquarters of such leading corporations as 3M, General Mills, Medtronic, Guidant, and Pillsbury.