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The Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML), home of The Saint John's Bible, is located in the Bush Center at Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. The main entrance to the library is by stairs. If anyone in your party requires a non-stair accessible entrance, please contact Jill Dubbeldee Kuhn at (320) 363-3514 to make arrangements.

Hours
HMML and the HMML gift shop are open weekdays 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Saturdays between Memorial Day and Christmas, noon to 4:00 pm.  The Gallery and The Saint John's Bible display are free of charge and open to the public during regular business hours. Walk-ins are welcomed, but we ask that large groups schedule in advance by calling Jill Dubbeldee Kuhn at (320) 363-3514.

Directions to Saint John's University

From Saint Cloud
Take Division Street (County Road 75) west through Saint Joseph; it will merge with I-94.  Take I-94 West to exit 156.  Follow the signs south onto the Saint John's University Campus. HMML is located in the Bush Center found at the corner of the second left as you enter the campus.  Parking is available in Science Lot 1 (also at the second left) or near the Abbey Church.

From the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metropolitan area
Take I-94 West to exit 156. Follow the signs south onto the Saint John's University Campus. HMML is located in the Bush Center found at the corner of the second left as you enter the campus. Parking is available in Science Lot 1 (also at the second left) or near the Abbey Church.

By airplane
The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) has been ranked the best large airport in North America by international traveler surveys.  A variety of international and economy airlines have flights into Humphrey and Lindbergh Terminals at MSP International Airport.  A complete list of airlines serving Lindbergh Terminal and Humphrey Terminal can be found online.

Northwest Airlink/Mesaba Airlines offers connections to Saint Cloud Regional Airport, the nearest airport to HMML. A complete schedule can be found online. Taxi services and car rentals are available at the airport. Direct ground transportation from MSP International Airport is also available; HMML is approximately 75 miles from the MSP International Airport. Executive Express Airport Shuttle Service and Shared Ride Services are available with reservations. Car rentals and taxi services can also be obtained at both the Lindbergh and Humphrey Terminals.

Nearby Accommodations

Saint John's University is located in a beautiful rural setting 10 miles from Saint Cloud and 4 miles from Saint Joseph.  We suggest that visiting scholars stay on campus for convenience. Please see the Research section for more information. 

Motels are also available in neighboring communities:

Super-8
County Road 75
St. Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-7711

Country Inn and Suites by Carlson
235 Park Ave. S.
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 259-8999
Continental breakfast

Holiday Inn
W. Division St. at 37th Ave.
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 253-9000
Restaurant, 2 pools, whirlpool, sauna, lounge, sports area
Executive Express departure and arrival site

Comfort Inn
4040 2nd St. S.
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-1500
Pool, whirlpool, sauna, exercise room, laundry, free continental breakfast

Country Inn & Suites St. Cloud - East
120 7th Avenue SE
St. Cloud, MN 56304
320-252-8282
Refrigerators and microwave ovens in all guestrooms and suites, indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room and on-site laundry

Fairfield Inn
4120 S. 2nd St.
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 654-1881

Holiday Inn Express
4322 Clearwater Rd
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 240-8000
Pool, whirlpool, wading pool, fitness center, game room, continental breakfast

Best Western Kelly Inn
1 Sunwood Drive
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 253-0606
Jacuzzi suites and poolside rooms available
Pool, sauna, whirlpool, dining room, lounge, Executive Express available

Radisson Suite Hotel
404 W. St. Germain
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 654-1661
Pool, sauna, dining room, lounge

Grandstay Residential Suites
213 6th Ave. S.
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-5400
Nightly and weekly rates
Complimentary bagels, juice, coffee
Pool, whirlpool, fitness center, guest laundry room, putting green and basketball in courtyard

Best Western Americana Inn
520 S. Highway 10
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 252-8700
Pool, whirlpool, sauna, restaurant, lounge, Executive Express available

Visitor Information

For more information about Saint John's University, please see the Web site for the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University. Check the Events Calendar for upcoming events all around campus. Consider spending a few hours at Saint John's admiring the beautiful campus, walking by peaceful Lake Sagatagan, exploring the Arboretum, or touring the Pottery Studio and the Abbey Church

All guests are invited to dine in the Saint John's University Refectory or Sexton Commons.Weekly hours and menu options are available online. The cost per meal at the Refectory is:

Breakfast - $6.95 including tax
Lunch - $7.95 including tax
Dinner - $8.95 including tax

For lodging, restaurants, entertainment, sports, and recreation in the Saint Cloud Area, please see the Central Minnesota Visitor's Guide.

For things to do and see in all regions of Minnesota, please see Explore Minnesota or call 1-888-TOURISM.
The Abbey Church is the focal point of our beautiful campus.

HMML has ongoing museum displays open to the public.
 
HMML has two distinct shopping and gift destinations on the Web:

HMML Online Gift Shop
The Saint John's Bible Books, Videos, and Cards, as well as other religious books, art, cards, games, music and more!

Saint John's Bible Online Store
View and Purchase The Saint John's Bible Prints Online.

 

HMML & The Gift Shop are open:

 

8:00-4:30 – Monday-Friday
12:00-4:00 – Saturday (until December 12, 2009)


HMML is closed on New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Easter weekend, Memorial Day weekend, Independence Day, Labor Day weekend, Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve Day.  To verify times, please call 320-363-3514.