Minneapolis Institute of Arts

I was in Minneapolis for a long weekend from Chicago and decided to check out the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) on a whim—and wow, I’m so glad I did. First off, it’s free, which is amazing considering how much there is to see inside and how much comparable museums charge.

The layout is beautiful and really easy to navigate. They’ve got a little bit of everything—classic European paintings, Asian art, African sculptures, even some really cool modern and contemporary pieces. I spent a solid few hours there and still feel like I only scratched the surface. The collection is vast and diverse.

One of my favorite parts was the period rooms. There’s something about stepping into a room that’s been set up like it’s from the 1700s that just makes history feel so much more real.

I also really appreciated how much medieval and renaissance art they had on the top floor. It was a great visit.

Absolute honor to have an institution like MIA in MN!! It’s a magnificent Art museum! Beautifully curated! EASY PARKING and it’s COMPLETELY FREE!! Absolutely worth going. Plan for at least 3+ hours for a good visit.

The Minneapolis Institute of Art is a fantastic museum with an impressive selection of both old and contemporary art. The volunteers were polite, friendly, and eager to help, making the experience even more enjoyable. We attended the February book talk, the Moulin Rouge tour, and the Tibetan tour, all were well-organized and engaging.
Best of all, admission is free, making this an accessible and enriching experience for everyone. There’s so much to see that one day simply isn’t enough!
Highly recommend visiting and taking advantage of the tours.

This place is huge. I spent pretty much the entire day here. The pieces are so wonderful. The place is clean. Bathrooms are clean. Plenty of security around to protect the art. The front desk folks were so helpful with letting me know the pieces or exhibits that were temporary that I should see first. Had lunch here and was yummy.

The MIA is a must visit for any art lover. They have tons of exhibitions of art from all over the world and throughout history. They do roaring shows as well for new gallery’s that you can purchase tickets for but otherwise the whole thing is free to visit. The also have a coffee shop/cafe where you can get refreshments and a gift shop as well.

I highly recommend the MIA.

A wonderful day activity. I took my friend from England here for her first time and we loved it. There was a lot of variety, while also having some same exhibits that I remember from when I was younger. It was a perfect experience. I loved it so much, and made sure to donate on the way out to show my appreciation for this great museum!

First time and was a lot more then I expected. Very clean and so many neat things on display. You could spend hours here each floor has a lot to look at! I would recommend for a day out and something different!

Great solo date or going out with friends. It’s also a great place for studying if you want to bring your laptop and sit in a quiet area. Great little coffee shop indoor!