I remember being here in person before COVID. They have pretty nice exhibits with some new art from time to time. It’s free to students. For COVID, I saw that they have are offering a virtual walk through tour of the place through zoom, which I thought was neat.

Really great experience. Relatively smaller than many traditional art museums but the collections are really impressive and highlights local as well as national artists. The building itself has a modernist architecture. Worth a visit while in Minneapolis.

This has always been a fun place to go. Very intimate. Great gift shop for unique gifts.

If youre in Minneapolis and you like architecture, you should go there! Its an amazing building. And the art museum inside its just great!

Fantastic museum, in the heart of the Minnesota campus. We really enjoyed our time there.

This building looks cool, isnt it? Well, some good effort es out to bring this place together. I liked theater they have maintained some variety in exhibitions.When i was there I witnessed a porcelain exhibition. They also have a room with a algae exhibit, it was something new and bewildering.Pay a visit, it is free. Great work people who brought this together. Thank you.

Small but intimate space for modern art. Free and located on U of M campus

Great museum. Lots of interesting art. Totally free

Smaller than you would expect but plenty of excellent pieces of art to appreciate!

Impressive building design and beautiful art collections. Whenever visiting Minnesota University, you could walk to this place via connecting bridge easily.

Really loved the Prince exhibit. Dont miss the 2nd room of the exhibit. Also an interactive display of what looks like a row of apartments within a narrowing hall. Many other great works. Definitely recommend if youve got a spare 20 minutes.

Thank you Frank Gehry for such a beautiful building!

STUNNING!! A MUST SEE ESPECIALLY SUNSET REFLECTING ON THIS MARVELOUS WORK OF ART!!!

It has been over two semesters so I decided it was time to finally visit this mysterious museum! Im more than confident to say was a free and extremely enjoyable trip!They have a very impressive collection of artistic pots, sculptures and paintings of various forms and sizes!Also remember to visit the shop. Any one affiliated with the university gets a discount! So, make sure to check out their books and products!

Loved this museum. Totally forgot this was in Minneapolis

Very eclectic joint, some real nice paintings and sculptures... makes you think just how rich our culture is.

Great place to take in some culture. Open to the public, lots to look at. Staff is great. Be sure to support your local artists.

Bilbao in Minnesota. In the university campus. Really good art museum

Well curated, free entrance, good collection. Great place to kill an hour if youre in the area. My experience was slightly dampened by a couple of employees that were loudly chatting in my vicinity.

Not a huge place but its free and the building is a lovely experience in itself. Definitely worth the stop.

Have been a few times. Always interesting collections.

They were almost funny how they kept out us ruffians until the exact minute they opened - imagine an adult needing to go through the door, looking at us, slipping through, and carefully closing it behind them. Yeah cuz we can barely contain our base urges. The collection was interesting. They had staff (student workers?) chatting about inane things while we were going through which was a bit distracting. Biggest disappointed was the huge billboard that shimmers with any air movement - but theres no fan to do that (cmon let us see the effect!) and theres a sign not to blow on it which I honestly didnt see until after I did just that.

Great museum! Wonderful collection and awesome building!

Loved visiting the Weisman Art Museum over the weekend. There is always something new to see. The best part is their curated gift shop -- I found so many great gifts for the holidays!

This ultramodern museum is a gem in a city of liberal art & humanities that includes theatres & museums. There is no admission fee; although a suggestion for a donation is posted. Currently there is a lovely large collection of pottery from around the world (ancient & artifacts of First Americans) and a collection from local potters too. A large single floor gallery houses an eclectic collection which is easily viewed in 60-90 minutes. NOTE: The automobile access to parking garage (not free) is off of East River Road!

Interesting small permanent collection on display, Korean furniture; American ceramics, oil paintings, installations.

Not big but you can find something interesting for yourself choosing right exposition.

Great place to see modern and abstract art. The architecture of the building that houses the gallery is amazing. Worth going to see!

Beautiful pieces and building. Atmosphere interrupted by chatting employees in every hall.

Very small and unique in its own way. Admission is free, worth a visit, won’t take more than 30 minutes.

Beautiful space with different mediums of art. Convenient parking.

Great place to go for modern and abstract art. The building is a work of art as well! The location on the river makes it a perfect place to enjoy a couple hours with friends or a significant other!

What a great place. Went to see the Prince exhibit before it ends on the 17th. I was delightfully surprised at the pieces they have there. Walked in greeted by a lovely young man and woman at the desk and proceeded to check it out. Larger than life painting and sculpture was the first vision to behold. A tribute to Prince just off the entrance with a mural that brought the man to life again.A pixel piece of a photo from long ago played with the senses as did the cubism and other arrays of art that enchant someone somehow. The photo gallery of Prince saddens a visitor that a visionary is no longer with us. The building itself architecturally is AMAZING.Go if you live herE, go if your a visitorAnd I was so happy to see a Georgia OKeefe she is my FAVORITE ARTIST EVER.

While I enjoyed the artwork a great deal, my experience was kind of killed by the staff in each gallery. Two of which were flanking the entrance to each new room, all of which were chatting loudly with each other about their weekend activities and what not. Aside from which the museum was silent. It was distracting and off-putting. Hopefully it was just a fluke and its not a usual requirement to use headphones if you dont want to unintentionally be privy to the staffs personal lives.

I visited for the first time today! Easily one of the best art museums that my family and I have been to. The size of the museum makes it easily navigable, and not overwhelming, while still offering a very nice collection. I was especially impressed with the untitled chicken farm piece by Doug Argue and the apartment installation. There is currently an exhibit on books banned in prison, which is very interesting. The gift shop has lots of neat items, as well. I will definitely be back!

Small but neat collection of fine arts and crafts.

Always incredible curation. This museum is perfect if you want to spend half a day or just a couple of hours there. They make the most of their space.

Really interesting museum. It reminds me of a gallary museum with different artists. Its free admission. But of course you have to pay for parking. Parking is connected to the building. I payed 3$ for I think an hour. You might find some meters on the street down the block.

One of the best collections in the city. Excellent American pro war and anti war graphic design posters.

I really liked this Museum. It was a really great way to spend 40 or so minutes on an open Saturday. There is a decent spread of art throughout the gallery, and although not a super large collection its definitely worth it considering that entry is free.

Very informative place. The place was also clean and organized but staffs were rude and not welcoming.

Laughable what some people call art! I would have been angry if it cost to get in and wasnt worth the 5 dollar donation or parking fee either.

This is one of my favorite art museums in Minneapolis. The exhibits are always extremely informative and serve a larger theme/purpose. As a University of Minnesota student I take advantage of their many study nights and events.

The architecture is world-class, Frank Gehrys shiny space ship that crashed into the UofMs East Bank Mississippi bluff. While its much smaller than the one in Bilbao, it is laid out to be useful and really spacious. Bathrooms are in a weird second floor hallway. Speaking of hallways, theres a hallway there that made me look like something out of a horror film. Interactive art, an exciting permanent collection, beautiful mid-day light, an honored spot on campus, and free. Really, really free. We saw an Alexis Rockman showing of some of his Great Lakes paintings that took my breath away. So did the dancer who was huddled like they had fallen from their wheel chair. I wanted to help them but I didnt know which end was supposed to be up. And my friend told me it was a live performance art installation that explored the themes of physical impairment, societal blundering and ultimately individual freedom. Their hand stuck out from beneath their strange jeans puppet costume and surprised me that it was a real dancer, not animatronic.

Great place and security helps make it seem safe

Great to have arts so prominently in the center of campus. Great to see fine pieces from the collection plus a terrific Alexis Rockman show.

So many cool events and educational outreach, with a commitment to social and environmental causes.

With a few hours free between meetings, I was able to meet my wife for a visit to the Weisman. Very stimulating, inside and out. Was an excellent afternoon.

Beautiful place worth it, free admission! Parking lot 3-12 dlls

Very modern museum. A lot to see. Plan at least 4 hours for your visit.

Of course the Gherry architecture is visible from a distance and looks like a giant icicle overlooking the Mississippi, but the quality of whats inside this smallMuseum on the University of Minnesota campus is surprisingly stunning. The Georgia OKeefe alone is worth the visit.

Easy to take in (single story exhibit) but impressive. donation driven and well worth the crazy navigation to get there!

Very nice museum in the university campus. Approachable size and high quality exhibits. Quiet, free, few visitors, just good for a thought-provoking or meditation spot. Sufficient onsite parking facilities. Helpful staff. A gem in Minneapolis to stop by to escape consumerism for a while.

Not much for art but the architecture is wild. Vert Frank Lloyd Right ish

A fine museum on the inside a great artist feat on the outside.

There are some works of art in this Museum that actually make you pause. Theyre spectacular. So imaginative and so well laid out and so different from room to room to room, very much worth visiting

Best place for parking, coffmans lot gets way too crowded

If you find yourself in Minneapolis for whatever reason, come here. Super cool art museum. Frank Gehry is a genius. Loved the exhibits. Staff were ultra friendly. It’s free too. Lots of thoughtful pieces and nicely curated too. Would highly recommend!

A must to see. Beautiful arts and exhibits.

Its has that open hippie dippie sophisticated air.

We went here on my birthday after lunch at the St. Paul Grill. We managed to score on-street parking (it was a Sunday!) so we were pretty happy. We hadnt been here before and were looking forward to seeing the collection.We had always found the building by Frank Gehry to be fascinating. We finally made it inside and have decided that we also need to see Gehrys Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. The Weisman Art Museum was founded in 1934 and moved into this building in 1993.Admission is free but we put some cash into a donation jar all the same. The collection isnt very large but it is interesting. It is predominantly modern art but there are collections of ancient pottery as well as very old porcelains in a room toward the back.

Its a pretty small and doable art museum. Takes about 30 mins to an hour to check out. Some interesting art but nothing too groundbreaking.

A little on the small side, but it had a great variety of art styles represented.

Very nice museum. Lots of interesting art.It’s a great museum with free admission.I loved it and want to go back.Incredible.

An architectural landmark on campus. While visually appealing from the outside, I wondered how it might benefit the art displayed inside. Although there are windows installed in roof, not much natural light enters the galleries. Admittedly, lighting is adequate for the exhibitions, but it doesnt make the art look better (am I asking too much here?).Collection, at least seen from whats on display, consists mostly of modern and contemporary work. Surprisingly, the museum also boasts a very large collection of Mimbres (an ancient Native American culture from the Southwest) pottery. I really wish that they could dedicate a gallery to permanent display of those artworks.If you are into neither architecture nor art, you can still stroll into this place anytime it is open (as it is free). Then, take a seat in the Riverview Gallery, take in the view of the Mississippi River and the skyline of Minneapolis, and relax.

Unique exhibits to explore. If youre at the University of Minnesota stop on by. Located near Coffman Memorial Union

Wonderful place.....some very interesting ceramics.

Going to the Weisman Museum is something I always enjoy. I requested a private tour for my Meetup group of the architecture combined with a stop at the Poster Factory exhibit I Want to Make This Perfectly Clear. The Frank Gehry designed museum is one of the most recognizable buildings in the Twin Cities. What most people dont realize is that the curves and angles on the outside are reflected on the inside, which makes the interior an important part of how the galleries are laid out and how the art is exhibited. My group had two excellent docents, who were very knowledgeable about both subjects and were able to answer my groups numerous questions. Both docents took their time and went way beyond what they were asked to do, taking us to other exhibits on display. It was a very satisfying afternoon for everyone that attended.I should note that while admission and public tours are free, there is a reasonable charge for private tours. For anyone considering a group tour I would definitely recommend this. Requests for tours can be done online and you can specify what you would like to see.Parking is available in the garage accessed on East River Parkway, right below the Washington Ave. Bridge. There is a charge, but its good to know that the high event rate that is usually charged when events are going on campus are not charged at the Weisman garage.I appreciate the quality of the exhibits and the events that are planned around them.

Had a great time and was even given a free tour!

I row by the museum in my single scull every day, carrying my fondest memories of what Ive seen inside. But Ji Zis Journal to the Spirit tops them all. That one long scroll Big Universe Wide Spirits is worth a thousand trips there.

I just go to the gift shop. Theres always cool stuff.

Nice, small modern art museum. Very pretty giant glass fish!

I came for a wedding. Ceremony and reception all in the same place. The unique stainless steel architecture of the building is an art piece by itself. Definitely some beautiful and interesting collections of art throughout. Little balconies with beautiful views of the Mississippi River, Minneapolis skyline and a great place to watch the sun set!

Even though its small, I really enjoy the collection and exhibit here. Beautiful space and one of my favorites.

It’s a great museum with free admission. We had a family photo shoot here. The pics turned out great.

Wonderful exhibit of fairy tale post cards. Great variety in permanent collection and interesting special exhibits.

For some reasons, the sign displays parking spot available even when the parking is full. Otherwise, great place.

Enjoyed the free art exhibits they show

Not only are there a ton of things to look at and books to read, Misfit coffee is here on Wednesdays making that a nice finish to a tour that has a wide variety of magnificent art to look at

The architecture of the building is enough of a draw. The art inside makes it a hole in one! Its small, but the featured art exhibit is always well curated and intetesting, even for an art non-snob like me! I went last week to see the Prince exhibit. Certainly no disappointment there! Again, small, but definitely worth the trip to see a few never seen before stuff!

Great place for great art. Loved visiting here. Friendly staff

Great building, smaller than I expected but its great. The roadster was beautiful to look at.When you plan to visit, dont make the same mistake as us and plan for too much time. It gets done a lot sooner than youd imagine. But its great and cute especially since its free.The gift shop does underwhelm though!

Gehry + curation wins

Everything about the space is carefully considered and welcoming. The guides are friendly and knowledgeable. The variety of work in the permanent and temporary exhibits makes for good multiple vistits.

Too small for me but free for UMN students

WAM is nestled in the University of Minnesotas Minneapolis. It is best accessed by Bike, unless youd like to pay for parking. The museum is free to visit, but donations are gladly accepted. The main draw for me was the Prince from Minneapolis visit. Numerous artists used a variety of mediums to capture the essence of Prince - glass sculptures, a custom bicycle, photography, and paintings.

Adjacent to the Mississippi River. Architecture of building is worth the visit alone, and striking on a sunny day. If you were able to see it, the Prince exhibit was really good! However, there is so much interior space, it would be nice to see more works in place if possible. Small gift shop on site.

Small place but it was worth it and the are is super great to eat shop amd hang around.

Really interesting exhibits and free admission! Definitely worth a visit

The museum was rather small but it was free and had some pretty cool exhibits! I especially liked the exhibit with the doors! Id say its worth going if you have free time in Minneapolis.

What an amazing experience. First off, the exterior of the building is a piece of art all on its own, jutting out, as if being launched into the Mississippi. Parking was a breeze - a pay ramp connected to the museum, so dont allow the terror of parking stop you from visiting. Also, Google maps gave us perfect directions, bypassing all of UMN. The exhibits were fun, informative, breathtaking, educational and fascinating. They even had a dragster! The gift shop was a fun place to find hidden treasures and smart, thoughtful gifts. Do your imagination and mind a favor... Expand your horizons by visiting this amazing venue. A total treasure. No entrance fee, but donations accepted and appreciated.

Love the Weismann. A hidden treasure of art on the U of MN campus. Great galleries and the home of our unique statue garden fish!!

Nice varied galleries, will be sure to go back to check changing exhibits

So much fun. Always so much to look at and explore. Their gift shop is really cute too!

I only went here by accident but it was the highlight of my trip to Minneapolis. There was an exhibit on neurology ranging from historic depictions of the brain to 3D renditions of synapses. As someone who worked in a molecular biology lab I found it beautiful and thought it was a great way to help people be inspired by the awesomeness of the human body.The iconic 2-story glass fish in the entry is stunning enough to justify a visit on it own! I highly recommend a visit here.

Temporarily closed for Covid Virus safety. Free art museum on the University of Minnesota campus. Famous architecture inside and out.

A great museum - free admittance

Fun free art center

Really cool art museum, the baggage claims exhibit was very strange and interesting, and the motel hallway was freaky

I am not an art lover so it really didnt hold my interest. Beautiful building. Friendly staff. It is free and you get to see some of the universitys campus.