8 Most Instagram-Worthy Spots on Campus

Minnesota State Moorhead’s campus offers a welcoming atmosphere that is big on beauty, with picturesque views around every corner.

Document your college visit or student experience by visiting the most Instagram-worthy spots on campus. Take a photo while you're here? Tag @msumoorhead for a chance to be featured on our social media channels!

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Sown

More than a place to sit and study, relax on a sunny day, or meet up with a friend for Caribou Coffee, the Sown sculpture in the center of the campus mall is a popular photo location for students and community members alike.

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Fire-breathing Dragon

Moorhead is the only school that can boast a fierce, fire-breathing icon on campus. Our two-headed Dragon statue located between the Center for the Arts and Library spits flames during special events and is a must-stop selfie location for anyone visiting campus.

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Hummingbird & Pollinator Garden

On the south side of campus, you’ll find a giant hummingbird statue created and installed by a Moorhead art professor and his students. The piece is complemented by a pollinator garden at its base that’s maintained by students in ours biosciences, ecology and sustainability programs. This colorful collaboration is a worthy backdrop for your next Instagram post.

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MacLean Hall Steps

There’s something about the steps of MacLean Hall that draw the eye. Whether you’re on campus at dawn, dusk or anytime between, the building’s marble steps are a beautiful location to stop and snap a photo.

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Campus Gates

One of the most iconic locations across Moorhead, the campus gates are symbolic for our students. Entering and exiting the gates at the start and culmination of your student experiences symbolizes the transformation undergone during your years as a Dragon. They also provide a beautifully framed location to take a pic.

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Your Future Starts Here Mural

Located right outside Owens Hall, the welcoming starting point for most campus tours, this vibrant mural captures the excitement of a new chapter. It embodies the aspirations and potential every student brings to Moorhead. Before you head out to explore the rest of campus, stop here to frame the first of many memories on your journey toward your degree.

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Weld Hall

Moorhead’s most historic building, Weld Hall, offers classic architectural charm that creates a timeless photo backdrop. Its rich history and legendary status make it a favorite among students, particularly those in the humanities.

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Campus Sign

Future Dragons love capturing memories of their campus visits at the MSUM sign, located on the corner of 11th St S and 6th Ave S. It stands as a proud declaration of your arrival on campus.

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What favorite photo locations did we miss? Tag @msumoorhead on Instagram and show us!