Entry No. 9 — the Minneapolis file — filed under: history

Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine

This world-class research library houses over 73,000 rare medical books and artifacts dating back to 1430, including anatomical flap books, Civil War-era amputation kits, and antique stethoscopes.

The move: Book a private research appointment a week in advance to have a curator pull centuries-old anatomical illustrations and bizarre historical medical tools for you to examine up close.

📍 University of Minnesota East Bank
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 516 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: lib.umn.edu · minnesotamonthly.com

last checked: 2026-07-21