World-class art museum featuring an extensive collection spanning thousands of years, with masterworks from diverse cultures, artistic traditions, and historical periods.
Thursday: 10am to 9pm
Closed Monday
Special exhibition fees may apply
How to Get There
From Downtown Minneapolis (2 mi): Take South 3rd Avenue or I-35W south toward the Whittier neighborhood, continue to East 24th Street, and follow signs to the museum campus.
Overview
The Minneapolis Institute of Art, commonly known as Mia, is one of the largest and most distinguished art museums in the United States. Founded in 1883 and opened at its present location in 1915, the museum houses a collection of more than 100,000 works representing approximately 5,000 years of human creativity. Visitors can explore galleries devoted to African, Asian, European, American, and Indigenous art, along with decorative arts, photography, textiles, and contemporary works. The museum's neoclassical building provides an elegant setting for masterpieces that range from ancient artifacts to modern and contemporary creations, offering an extraordinary journey through global artistic history.
Mia is particularly celebrated for making art accessible to the public through free general admission and engaging educational programs. Highlights of the collection include European paintings, Asian ceramics, period rooms, and works by internationally renowned artists, while temporary exhibitions regularly bring significant collections and cultural themes to Minneapolis. The museum also hosts lectures, family programs, tours, and community events that encourage deeper connections with art and culture. Whether visitors are dedicated art enthusiasts or first-time museumgoers, Mia provides an inspiring experience that showcases the diversity, beauty, and creativity of human expression across centuries and continents.
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