Minneapolis Institute of Art

Minneapolis Institute of Art is a museum in Minneapolis, MN, part of the Minneapolis–St. Paul guide. Cost: free. Open year-round.

2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 · Minneapolis, MN

Why you should go…

Mia is that rare thing: a genuinely world-class encyclopedic art museum with free general admission, every day. Wander from Rembrandt and Van Gogh to a full Japanese teahouse, ancient Chinese jade and one of the best photography collections in the country. It's the Twin Cities' best-value afternoon, hands down.

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What's around here?

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