The Weisman Art Museum opened in 1934 on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus as a campus museum. The mission of the museum is to bring inclusive art to the community, and it has grown considerably over time. In 1993, the campus museum was moved to its current place on the Mississippi River. Frederick […]
The Works Museum is a popular place to take kids to have a ton of interactive fun while learning how about engineering, technology, and science. It's a nonprofit museum who relies on donations to be able to offer a variety of programs for children age 5 - 12 to enjoy. They have several areas like […]
The Minnesota History Center is operated by the Minnesota Historical Society (MHS), and it is the place to go when you want to learn about Minnesota's rich and varied history. The museum within has won awards for their interactive exhibits. There has also been a concerted effort by the MHS to shine a light on […]
The Foshay Museum and Observation Deck is at the top of the Foshay Tower in Downtown Minneapolis, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The museum is on the 30th floor whereas the observation deck is on the 31st floor of this 32-floor building. It was the tallest building in […]
Museum Louvre It Or Leave It is unassuming on the outside as it's nestled in the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis Northstar Downtown. On the inside, it's filled with an eclectic collection of exhibits provided by Gary and JoAnn Fink, who are passionate patrons of contemporary art. Few know that this museum exists, but those who do […]
The Mill City Museum was opened in 2003 after it was built on the ruins of the Washburn A Mill, the flagship mill of General Mills (Washburn-Crosby Co. at the time) in 1880. the mill was revolutionary in that it was the most technologically-advanced mill at the time and it was also the largest. Minneapolis […]
Minnesota Children's Museum (MCM) first opened across the river in 1981. It became a big success and moved to St. Paul in 1986 when it outgrew its original building. It eventually found its current home in 1995 which had new exhibits and a pioneering gallery for toddlers. It has continued to expand over the years, […]
The Minnesota Museum of American Art (the M) has a long and storied history as one of the oldest visual arts organizations in Minnesota, back to its first iteration in 1894. Through many twists and turns, it has evolved and changed with the times. It is located in the historic Pioneer Endicott Building, and it […]
The Bell Museum first opened in 1872 on the University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus by mandate from the state legislation in order to preserve valuable documentation of Minnesota's diverse flora and fauna. It became famous for its wildlife dioramas. In 1940, the James Ford Bell Museum of Natural History opened, named after the founder of […]
The Museum of Russian Art was established in 2002 by Susan and Raymond Johnson who are collectors of Russian art. Starting in 1990, they acquired over 10,000 pieces of art. They frequently donated pieces to different museums, universities, and in other culturally-relevant events/institutions. When they realized what a treasure they had in their collection of […]
From 1880-1930 Minneapolis was known as the Flour Capital of the World! The Washburn A Mill was the most advanced in the world until it was replaced by the Pillsbury Mill across the river. The Mill was restored by the Minnesota Historical Society and opened as a museum in 2003. Lots of hands on activities, […]
The Walker Art Center was founded in 1940, and it has become one of the premier art institution that highlights multiple mediums of art in the country. They are known for supporting artists and celebrating invention/creativity in different art media. It is recognized as a leading arts venue and features contemporary arts and design exhibits […]
