
Diverse Minneapolis Theaters Setting the Stage for Inclusion
The Minneapolis theater scene is renowned nationwide, and locals will happily recite the stat that we’re second only to NYC in number of tickets sold per capita.*
Plan your night out at Minneapolis’s renowned theater, one of America’s top regional stages.
Covid-19 Health & Safety Note: All Guthrie Theater ticket holders must show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a lab-certified negative COVID-19 PCR test result received within 72 hours prior to entry, plus a valid photo ID. (Self-administered tests will not be accepted.) In addition, all visitors to the Guthrie Theater’s indoor and outdoor spaces are required to wear a mask that securely covers the nose and mouth—no bandanas, neck gaiters or face shields—regardless of vaccination status. See full proof of vaccination requirements and COVID-19 safety policies here.
Lauded as one of the most important regional theaters in the United States, the Guthrie Theater was founded in 1963 by acclaimed theater director Sir Tyrone Guthrie. Originally located adjacent to the Walker Art Center, the Guthrie moved to its highly visible current location—designed by Pritzker Prize-winning French architect Jean Nouvel—in 2006. The Modernist three-stage building and educational center is a true Minneapolis landmark worth a visit whether or not you’ve got tickets to a show.
The Guthrie is located at 818 South 2nd Street in downtown Minneapolis’s Mill District, along the Mississippi River. The theater is easily accessible by car and public transit. Located between two stellar Minneapolis destinations—Mill City Museum and Gold Medal Park—and a short walk from the Stone Arch Bridge and U.S. Bank Stadium, the Guthrie is truly in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis' cultural offerings.
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The Metro light rail Green Line and Blue Line both stop at the U.S. Bank Stadium station a few blocks away, and the 3, 7, and 22 buses running along Washington wil; bring you close to the Guthrie Theater. View Metro Transit's website for detailed route options and fares. Transportation may also be scheduled through Metro Mobility.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Guthrie’s food and beverage services are currently not available, but there are plenty of great neighborhood restaurants a short walk from the theater.
The impressive midnight blue building is truly a worthy destination for all lovers of theater, architecture, and really great views. Don’t miss these building highlights, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 9 am to 9 pm, no reservations necessary.
Gold Medal Park is the perfect place to stretch your legs before or after a show at the Guthrie. The serene 7.5-acre park designed by landscape architect Tom Oslund features a mound with a spiral walkway, several monumental sculptures, benches that glow with blue LED lights, and incredible views of the Mississippi. For more engaging outdoor exploration, head to the new Water Works Park and Mill Ruins Park.
The Mill City Museum, located next door to the Guthrie, is a family-friendly way to explore Minneapolis’s industrial past. Located in the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill, the museum explores how Minneapolis became the “Flour Milling Capital of the World” and was referred to as “Mill City” for nearly 50 years. You’ll be able to experience 19th-century flour milling machines, check out the Baking Lab, design your own cereal box, and ride a giant elevator through eight levels of the building to travel back in time with historic film, photographs, and special effects.
The Mill City Farmers Market takes over the space between the Guthrie and the Mill City Museum on Saturdays (weekly from May through September, and on select Saturdays through the winter) with a vibrant assortment of fresh produce and artisan foods, plus restaurant vendors, crafts, and live entertainment, rain or shine.
The historic, pedestrian-only Stone Arch Bridge stretches 2100 feet across the Mississippi River, and is a very popular photo spot for locals and visitors alike. Made of native granite and limestone, the bridge spans the river below St. Anthony Falls with 23 arches. Enjoy the bridge by bike, Segway, or stroll at your own pace as you enjoy some of the most spectacular views of the city skyline anywhere in Minneapolis.
Across the river from the Guthrie—accessible by foot via the Stone Arch Bridge—you’ll find the charming Northeast Minneapolis neighborhood of St. Anthony Main. Featuring cobblestone roads, a historic movie theater, Water Power Park, a park with winding footpaths and bridges overlooking the Mississippi, and excellent restaurants that make the most of the area’s tree-lined streets with patios in the warmer months.
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