Minneapolis Institute of Art Museum

Address: 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA

Website: https://new.artsmia.org

Hours: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, closed Mondays

Admission: Free general admission; special exhibitions may charge

The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is a major art museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 1883 and housing a collection that spans several thousand years and diverse cultures. Its holdings number in the tens of thousands of objects and cover painting, sculpture, textiles, decorative arts and more.

Substantial European and American painting and sculpture holdings, a well-regarded Asian art collection, and rotating exhibitions drawn from both the permanent collection and international loans. The museum also runs educational programs, lectures and temporary exhibitions that change throughout the year.

The institute was established by local patrons and grew through donations and acquisitions; it has undergone several expansions and renovations to increase gallery space and public facilities. It sits in Minneapolis near the intersection of the Whittier neighborhood and Loring Park, within the city of Minneapolis.

• Admission: General admission to the museum’s permanent collection is free, with a charge for special exhibitions and events.

What to See#

• European and American galleries: Galleries for European and American art holding paintings, works on paper and sculpture spanning several centuries and highlight European masters and important American artists.
• Asian art collection: Extensive Asian art galleries with ceramics, paintings and sculptures representing East, South and Southeast Asia across a wide chronological range.
• Specialty collections: Specialty departments for textiles, contemporary art, and decorative arts that support rotating exhibitions and loans.

• Take advantage of free general admission to the Minneapolis Institute of Art for the permanent collection and plan visits around special‑exhibit openings (which may charge a fee) - checking the museum calendar in advance avoids disappointment.
• Arrive mid‑morning on a weekday to avoid school groups and peak weekend crowds; the main entrance on 3rd Avenue South leads directly into the central galleries and the information desk can point you to quieter highlights such as the Asian and contemporary collections.