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Art museum · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis Institute of Art
An art museum with about 90,000 works spanning five thousand years, with free general admission to the collection.
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About Minneapolis Institute of Art
The Minneapolis Institute of Art, known as Mia, occupies a 1915 neoclassical building in the Whittier neighborhood south of downtown. Its collection includes about 90,000 works from every continent, from Greek vases and Chinese sculptures to paintings by Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Monet and Matisse.
Among the most visited galleries are period rooms, with full interiors brought from Europe and the United States; the Asian art collection, which includes a Japanese tea house and a Chinese gallery; and the African and Native North American art displays. There are also Prairie School furniture and stained glass by Frank Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries.
General collection admission is free; some temporary exhibitions require paid tickets.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
On weekdays; a good indoor option in winter.
How to get there
In the Whittier neighborhood, about 3 km south of downtown, accessible by bus or rideshare app.
Tip
There is no charge for the permanent collection. Check opening days, as the museum closes one day a week.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Minneapolis Institute of Art
Do you have to pay to enter the Minneapolis Institute of Art?
There is no charge for the permanent collection; some temporary exhibitions are ticketed.
What to see at Mia?
The period rooms, Asian art, European painting and African and Indigenous art.
Where is Mia located?
In the Whittier neighborhood, about 3 km south of downtown Minneapolis.