Campus Tours
Tours of Swenson College’s labs, unique spaces and outdoor classrooms are an opportunity for 6-8th grade students to experience science in a meaningful way. High school students or groups should contact Admissions to schedule a campus visit.
Contact Amy, Outreach Coordinator, at 218-726-7409 or email [email protected] to inquire about opportunities to visit a specific science and engineering related site. Please request tours at least 12 weeks in advance.
The Planetarium and Greenhouse are popular tour destinations for school groups and can be booked below.
Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium
UMD's Planetarium offers interactive stargazing shows and amazing educational films for any age in it's full dome theater. Shows are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays and at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Non-profit groups can also schedule a visit for a discounted rate and the venue is available for private events and parties.
UMD Greenhouse/Botany Tours
The Department of Biology's greenhouses are the core support facilities for plants used in our instructional laboratories and research programs. The year-round warmth and beauty of our greenhouse attracts many visitors from around campus and the Duluth community to learn about native and exotic plants, rearing techniques, and to obtain a respite from the northern Minnesota weather.
Greenhouse tours are free to the community and are offered Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM (last tour scheduled at 2 PM). Greenhouse tours should be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Tour registration forms are available online. The greenhouse can accommodate up to 20 individuals per tour group.
- Learn about the diversity of plants and flowers
- Learn about edible plants
- Learn about medicinal properties of some plants
- Learn the various parts of a plant and how plants work
- Learn basic propagation techniques (i.e. taking cuttings, planting seeds, transplanting)
To schedule your UMD Greenhouse tour simply fill out our online registration form. For more information about the UMD Greenhouse or to customize your tour, contact Greenhouse Manager, Matthew Jahnke ([email protected]) or call 218-726-7258.
Directions to the Greenhouse
From Woodland Avenue: Enter the UMD campus from College Street. Take the first right on University Drive. Parking can be found at meters along the perimeter of Lot A and Lot B. The "Lower Greenhouse" is located in the courtyard near the entrance to the School of Medicine adjacent to Lot A.