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Museums & Galleries
Boasting groundbreaking buildings and engaging exhibits, Minneapolis area museums inspire art lovers, history buffs and science hounds alike.
The Walker Art Center is a must-see. The dramatic expansion by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron is as bold as the WAC collection. The adjoining Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is home to more than 40 large-scale works, including the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry.
A visit to the Mill City Museum provides a portal to our flour-milling past. Thanks to an in-house Baking Lab, this interactive gem is billed as "the best-smelling museum ever created." Have a nose for science? Filled with 1.75 million artifacts, the Science Museum of Minnesota welcomes more than a million visitors a year.
A thriving gallery scene also offers plenty to see. The Northeast Arts District, Soo Visual Arts Center and Weinstein Gallery will help you expand your collection.
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Arts of Japan: The John C. Weber Collection
One of the best private collections of Japanese art in the U.S. is now yours for the viewing at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Through May 25, the exhibit encompasses more than 900 years of artistry, including rare hanging scrolls, folding screens, sculpture, textiles and more.
First Thursday Open Studio Tour
The Northeast Arts District is home to 400+ artists. Browse studios in a relaxed atmosphere the first Thursday of each month.
Museum of Russian Art
Founded in 2002, it's the only museum in North America dedicated to Russian art from the 19th and 20th century.
Weisman Art Museum
Get a sneak peek at plans for the major expansion designed by visionary Frank Gehry. The signature steel building is a Minneapolis icon.
Worlds Away: New Suburban Landscapes
Discover how artists and architects respond to America's suburban condition, February 16–August 17 at the Walker Art Center.
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