My daughter and I came her to view the art and spend time together just her and I. I am in construction and have been working a ton and this was such a lovely visit for her and I to just take in all the beauty and history and being as it is currently appointment only it was peaceful and quiet. It was not over crowded and we did not have to be shoulder to shoulder with others. This place is amazing and my 11 year old daughter and I love to visit. If you have never been before, dont miss out on the Minneapolis Downtown Skyline views from the second floor. This was my daughters fathers favorite place in the whole museum and her and I sat for a bit thinking of him and taking in the view. There is art from many periods and all styles and our favorite is all of the Asian art. Its a museum. Its beautiful. The architecture alone is very impressive. If you appreciate this sort of thing you cannot bypass the MIA.

AMAZING !!!! this place was so cool !!! You need so much time to see and explore this place, all the little place cards to read, everywhere you turn is more stunning stuff, korean, japan, Egypt, Greek, british, stunning paintings!! I could only go so fast trying to take photos and experience it all. The group of us 4 got in for free which was super cool. Id highly reccomend this place to anyone !

Great collections, lots of good variety. My son and I as we went through the rooms picked out our favorite thing then told each other why we picked it. Playing that game made it pretty fun for us. My son enjoyed it to the point that he was bummed we didnt get to all the rooms before they closed.

Its an amazing place . You probably cant cover the whole place in one day . The Chinese antiquities caught my eyes the most . You do not need to pay any entry fee and can park in front of MIA or around the adjacent park .

Safe destination. Easy to park. Many exhibits. Cant do the whole thing in one visit. Lots of space for distancing. Safe protocols in place.

The Midwest Art Conservation Center is located here and is extremely proficient at repairing antiquities and relics of almost all genres, including this 18th century Lakota hand drum. Great people to work with, too. Strongly recommend!

Totally agree with the reviews about the Chinese artifacts. I have been to the China National Museum and I liked the MIA collection better. the explanations were informative and the rooms were authentic. Loved the Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit. I live near NYC and Philly so for me the impressionist collection was not as impressive, but I did like the Georgia OKeefe called City Lights (I believe). The museum is well worth the time. My 28 year old son enjoyed it also.

I’ve visited the MIA twice but I had forgotten how massive the exhibits were - you can wander around for hours. My boyfriend and I actually got lost! Be prepared to walk for a while - they do provide benches and sitting areas. We had fun picking out our favorite pieces from each room!

This is a must see museum for an avid or fledging art lover. Took 3 hours to tour the 3 floors of pieces but couldve spent longer. The Asian pieces aloneare some of the best on U.S. soil. The inclusion of a real Japanese gate that stands 10ft and you can walk through it, was my sons favorite. Almost every period of history is covered in their vast collection of paintings and pottery.

A fantastic collection of artwork and historical artifacts. Best way to enjoy the museum is in multiple trips, as the place is huge! Quiet, relaxing, and relatively kid friendly. The staff are doing their best during this pandemic, and I know that it’s stressful with how many people they probably get who don’t follow rules/state mandates. Regardless, we had some questions about certain pieces, and the staff were quite rude and reluctant to talk with us. It was a little jarring. Other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience!

A great place to escape and look at gorgeous works of art. They offer timed tickets you can purchase for free on their website ahead of time, or you can walk in to see availability. Be sure to bring a mask!

This incredible collection of art goes on and on and on. I cant believe I lived in Minnesota for so long before realizing it was here. Parking is easy and admission is free (though please donate or buy something from the gift shop if youre able to!)

Really big collection , some of very big name painters. I wish they had a structure to follow though. We saw some sections very intensely and skimmed through others and took about 3.5 hours for about 80% of the museum. Dont miss the 4000year old pottery on the top floor on the right (starting at the top near the stair above the cafe) ; the big chinese - budhist era doorway - you cant miss it ; the tea rooms from china and japan ; the EUean modern art collections , the jewerlery box with inlaid gems ; well preserved mosaics!!

Awesome and its a donation only museum. Great and quiet environment. You gotta go if in town!

Great collections from all over the world and throughout history. So much to see! Be sure to allow for a lot of time to see everything, though I’d recommend taking a couple days to appreciate everything without sensory overload (which isn’t a bad thing). If you want a snack the cafe has great sandwiches. The MIA is another gem of the city!

What a great free public Art Museum. Lots of variety from many different parts of the world and many different ages. I especially enjoyed the French impressionists or those who copied the French impressionists. There is definitely something for everyone in this museum. We spent over 2 hours and definitely just touched the surface. We will be back.

Never fails to please. I recommend going alone. Its a really cool experience to just appreciate the incredible art/history without any distractions

World-class art. A privilege to see up close. Excellent descriptions. Easy to navigate (with a map provided). Excellent, helpful staff. I recommend without qualification.

Great Art Museum to visit with a lot of unique art pieces to look at ! Also it’s free and the staff is just wonderful. One of my favorites I’ve been to!

Magnificent collection with very helpful information about what is and display. Always free and open to the public. Free parking on the street is often available.

Such a beautiful museum! I love the great mix of artwork always on display. Its also a perfect social distancing activity because there is no need to touch anything, and masks and hand sanitizer are available!

Holy cow this place is awesome!! I spent about an hour and a half on just the 2nd floor along and still didnt get through everything! So many cool areas and artifacts. Cant wait to get back to check out the 3rd floor next time!

Beautiful collection of artwork from different parts of the world and different times. Limited african collection but overall the exhibits were unique and informative. The free entry, cafe, and friendly staff is a plus.

MIA is such a nice place. The exhibits are substantial and varied. The modern art and the French Impressionists were particularly interesting. We also attended the Show been Egyptian exhibit which was very impressive.

Great collection in a beautiful old building that is very easy to navigate. We spent a few hours on the 3rd floor and our favorite, this time, was Evening.

Fantastic place. We were there for over 3 hours and had to leave because we were exhausted. Have to go back to finish the tour. This is the amazing sand picture done by the Tibetan Monks.

MIA is always an amazing place to visit. Year after year the museum always has so much to offer for the public. A great place to witness the beauty of various mediums, cultures, and heritages around the world. Many parts of the building are also quite aesthetically pleasing. There is no entry fee, unless visiting limited time exhibitions. Honestly, visit this museum and just spend hours wandering.

MIA is one of my FAVORITE places to go in Minneapolis. I go there so much, Im now a free/donor member and will be upgrading to a better membership eventually. They have both permanent exhibits/galleries and a couple galleries that are always changing...so it keeps going there so often fresh and fun. They have an amazing gift shop and cafe as well. The staff is very kind, professional, and knowledgeable. MIA never lets me down and I always leave there more calm and happy than I felt when I arrived. MIA is great for groups of children, kids school trips, family visits, art students, solo visits, and even dates. Admission is free/donation based. Parking can be hard to find on the weekends, but during the week its usually less busy and easier to find street parking. They also have a parking ramp and a parking lot that you can pay for, if thats more convenient. I highly suggest checking this place out if you get the opportunity!

MIA has done an excellent job reopening safely. There are limits on visitors at any given moment, mask wearing is required, and social distancing is enforced. You should feel confident coming back here.

30+ year member - visit every major exhibit and have been through all the galleries. Love the fact that is so heavily used by school children and adults on a limited income, as there is no admission charge except for special exhibit. It is my favorite of all Twin Cities cultural attractions.

Very nice (and large) installation! Glad to see Minneapolis has a love for art. I only got up to the second floor, Ill have to check out the third floor next time! Also, their covid measures are quite satisfactory.

Excellent amount of traditional and modern art. Most of the European impressionism and expressionism is nicely depicted. The musceum was not too crowded.

Would of spent all day here but time was not on our hands..I do love that it is free but there is a donation box in front to keep it going.Will be back next time we visit.

Beautiful and impressive. Such a beautiful museum taking through the journey of different era in different parts of the world via art. Introduces different cultures at different times too. Loved the collection of the finest items, some of them are more than 5000 BCE old. On top of that the entry is absolutely free. Wish I had more time to spend.

Everyone already knows MIA is an incredible place to go for art - so lets talk about MIA as a wedding venue! I had the privilege to photograph a wedding here. They did an amazing job- the couples day was unbelievable! If you are looking for a truly unique wedding venue in the Twin Cities, you have to check out MIA!

Fun place! Lots of great art for the family to see. I appreciated their commitment to social distancing and mask wearing.

I love world history and WOW there is history there. There was so much to see that I have to go back again just to see the rest. Plus they rotate items so its always a bit different

Nice museum! One of my favorites

Amazing museum. So many mediums and different things to see. I loved the rooms that were works of art in themselves.

Truly one of the most magnificent art museums in North America. I have gone over five times and still I find new installations and fresh exciting art. Theres no real way to describe it and somehow capture its magnitude. Just go. Youll love it.

Upon walking into the sleek, modern museum you can see a beautiful little garden through the glass. The building is expansive and very well designed. Every exhibit is placed specifically and maps are given when you walk in. With both coat check, maps, and helpful workers you can find any exhibit you want. You can also just browse and spend hours experiencing world class art. My favorite floor is the top one, where a painting hangs that is absolutely massive. It is modern and features two young men. Not sure if it is still there, as the museum keeps exhibits fresh and exciting. Spend some time at the cafe and sip on some coffee. There are more activities and rooms than just the museum itself. It is a wonderful way to spend the morning, afternoon, or evening.

MIA is a great museum with so many different types of art. Its a great way to spend an afternoon!

Have been to visit a few times now and I always feel like I never see everything because it is so large and has so many amazing items. During my last trip I went to see the Sunken Cities exhibition again before its closing at the end of the week, Ill sorely miss that temporary exhibition. The staff was friendly and helpful in answering a lot of my small questions and the lay out of it all is spectacular. I highly recommend visiting if you are in the Minneapolis area and its free for permanent exhibits!

Spectacular and grandiose Display of Art. Very similar to the Art Institute of Chicago, but vastly different collection.

We came to see the Sunken Egypt exhibit and found it very impressive. Wonderful displays. Very informative. We had a light lunch at the Agra Culture restaurant there and stayed an additional 3.5 hours enjoying the rest of the museums permanent exhibits. A very impressive array of artwork.

We spent hours here and could have safely split it into a two-day visit. There were so many pieces of work and nearly all of it kept your gaze for longer than just a moment. There was a choir singing tonight for Black History Month and a DJ with some spoken word art following that. Very comfortable space with attentive and friendly staff.

Best museum in the area. The quality is like the Smithsonians museums in DC, and its Free! Right now there is a paid egyptian exhibit that its called Egypts sunken cities. My family and me enjoyed it very much today. We highly recommend this place, your kids will love it too.

I love visiting the MIA when in town. I have been a member for six years and always keep coming back. Admission is free and donation suggested. Their permanent collection is amazing, and they always have wonderful exhibits on display. Great place for children, teens, and the whole family. They also have an amazing coffee shop located on site.

One of my favorite museums. I have always loved their featured exhibits, along with their pieces they’ve had for a while. The museum is well maintained, with respectful staff, a great gift shop, and an overall expectation of respect and appreciation for the artwork.

One of my favorite places in the city. Always something new going on.

Such a calming place. Everyone is respectful of eachother.

Went for the Art in Bloom exhibit in April. It was packed as expected but there was still room to get around and enjoy the flowers and the art.

Very awesome exhibits, there is a lot of fine and exquisite pieces in this museum. Best of all, admission is free to everyone except the special exhibitions. I had a lot of fun wandering the spacious wings and drinking in the various pieces of art and sculptures. So many pieces that will illicit emotional responses and make you reflect internally. I am in awe, 10/10 Would visit again.

Art in Bloom is one of my favorite shows. It didnt disappoint this year either! Very creative people!

A great art museum free of charge! Great art from many Asian cultures, amongst other things. Would definitely recommend a visit!

Top ten at museum in the US. Has an all encompassing collection and well displayed.

Wonderful museum. Went to see the native women show but there is so much more to see here - especially the period rooms and the historical collections

This is an amazing place. Their change the galleries based on seasons too to make visitors see different cultures in various lights. The Egypt’s sunken cities event was amazing. The store has a good collection too. The cafes inside are amazing. And they always have some other the other art show ongoing. Very engaging!

A must visit for anyone in the area! Theyre responding safely to the current pandemic while still providing a spot to experience culture and history.

Free admission but still high quality museum experience. Some beautiful work. Very good variety. Smaller exhibition areas and seem to jump between eras jarringly but this keeps things interesting.

I brought in art for conservation. MACC does excellent work, and their expertise is amazing.

Not only had interesting art pieces, but replica or original compete rooms, including and actual part of a Frank Lloyd Wright house! They had period rooms, such as a room in a French castle and other rooms. The Asian section also has several facinating rooms. I would highly recommend! One of the most unique art museums I have ever been to!

A must visit when you are in Minneapolis. Lots of great art work and variety. Please donate so this can continue

One of my favorite place to visit! A wide variety of art pieces from a wide range of places and periods in the world! There is no admission fee so its an ideal place to visit. The only problem is finding parking, the majority of which nearby is either limited to a few hours or requires payment. Overall M.I.A. is a must-visit for anyone in the Twin Cities. Its my go-to for dates, friends and family visiting from out of town, or even just for a relaxed day out. I highly recommend going here!

Nice modern and ancient art at the same time. Its free admission! Feel free to donate

We had an easy, relaxed visit to the museum today. We have experienced many different types of visits. All of them excellent. Special exhibition visits, Art In Bloom visits, educational visits... you get the idea. Today we renewed our membership and went to see the special exhibit Hearts of Our People Native Women Artists. It was great. We took time to really absorb the collection. Much of the exhibit gives us a look at the intricate and colorful designs of clothing and utilitarian objects. There are some thinking statement pieces. I especially liked a three dimensional piece that used passenger pidgeons for its message. If you havent already taken in this exhibit I would highly recommend it.

Love coming here, the artwork and history shown fills you up, cant get enough of this place. Usually walk through the same sections over and over again and still find something new added or something I somehow missed. Place brings ideas and releases you of stress. Read everything and soak it all up. Even bring a book and just enjoy your time.

We visited for the special Sunken Cities exhibit and it was fabulous. It’s easy to forget about all the local museums we have here in the twin cities. I was very impressed with the museum and all the exhibits there are. My husband and I will definitely go back to check out more of the museum.

A day very well spent in the MIA.Loved the collection of impressionist and medieval European painting. Egypt was fascinating. Exhibits from South Asia, including China, India and far South-East were notable, well-organized and attracted young and old at the same time in our group.The gift shop was somewhat disappointing. I expected more souvenirs based on the decent art collection MIA has in their galleries; rather the shop was more of a Minneapolis general gift shop.Overall, good 4 hours spent on a winter day.

Place blows our minds everytime we come. Def top places we visit when family from out of town comes

Really good for free entry. The art is wonderful and the exhibits are very interesting.

Great place with a wide variety, including the recent additions vinyl that are always a fine adventure. Not everything is exactly cheapo but if youre looking for something specific chances are youre going to find it there. The staff is very helpful.

Wow....such a cool place! Very beautiful building for starters, that houses the masters such as Van Gogh, Monet, Rembrandt, Gaugin, etc. With a cafe on the first floor, you can easily spend a couple days here exploring everything M. I. A has to offer.

Awesome museum to visit in the Minneapolis area. The art collection ranges from modern to ancient, and admission to the main exhibit is free. Make sure to spend the money to check out the temporary exhibits, as they are pretty awesome.

Nice place for spending half of a day. Entry is free.

The Mia works to bring incredible points of view into Minneapolis to create thought-provoking installations. My kids and I have been members for 8 years and love it.

Free museum?! Doing timed tickets during covid?! You organized, thoughtful beautiful people. Incredible variety of art. Really appreciated the layout and the flow between the different exhibits. You know how you can get lost in a museum and like ugh, have I been over there yet? That will not happen. The curation is also really good because the collection isnt overwhelming but its really well displayed. The one critique I would have is that in the Asian art section next to the jadeite dishes theres nephrite dishes and small sculptures and its a bit difficult to see the extreme detail in these pieces because they are white and probably really hard to light to see the detail.

Great experience! I loved that admission was free and that it was open late on a Friday. I was visiting the area for the weekend and wanted to cram my day with activities. The fact that it was open late allowed me the opportunity to visit. Very large place, I couldnt see everything. The art work here is quality. There is a pay lot for parking, however I was not charged upon leaving the lot which was a nice surprise.

This place deserves some hype. Ive been there countless times on school field trips, or weekend outings with friends and family. I love the atmosphere as it doesnt feel stuffy or plain. It is full of life and really immerses you in different cultures. There are some exhibits I remember seeing over and over again, but each time I return I encounter something new. It is always clean and well organized, and Ive never seen it be uncomfortably busy, even on the weekends. The rotating exclusive exhibits are always beautiful and informative, but even if you stick to just the free areas there is plenty to see. Free admission is truly a blessing, so donate if you can! This is a fantastic art museum.

The MIA is doing an excellent job with outreach in the Native community. I was so moved by their current Exhibition, Hearts of Our People. Its been long due to have such an amazing showcase of both historic and contemporary native women artists, contextualized on their own terms. More of this please!I am also a huge fan of the Art in Bloom event that happens annually. Beautiful flower arrangements, paired with beautiful works of art. Fantastic!The Childrens Theater does great shows- but my complaint is that they dont do a good job with outreach into the lower income community. Ticket prices are high, and that limits access to the arts by those who need it most.Im very happy as an artist with the ability to walk into the MIA and see pivotal, historic works for free! Art is for EVERYONE.

Went with a school field trip, had an amazing time looking at the sunken Egypt exhibit. Would highly recommend to anyone.

One of the top art museums in the world--and the best part? ITS FREE!Come enjoy not only the beautiful artwork of centuries past and years present, but also the exciting art goods in the gift shop and the grand building all these treasures are in! This Institute houses multiple masterpieces by Picasso, Mondrian, Matisse, Renoir and my personal favorite-- Monet. It holds cultural exhibitions from ancient China to Africa.Do yourself a favor and dedicate a full day to this rich facility; My artist mother and I had only half a day and regretted being pulled away unable to see all the wonders of these halls...

I enjoyed visiting this encyclopedic museum. The front desk staff was attentive and courteous. Spend most of my time in the underwater Egyptian treasures temporary exhibition. There was so much to see in the other galleries! I especially liked the African and Native North, Central, and South American exhibitions.Sharing the same entrance, theres a separate entity, a childrens theater.

An amazing museum. I spent two hours there and still didnt see everything. Its a very relaxing, quiet place with lots of things to see. They have everything from ancient Greek/Roman statues to modern American paintings. Definitely would go back given the chance.

Great time! Need more time it is very expansive

I visited the museum for an excellent exhibition. It definitely worth a visit and I am glad I got to see it.

Michigan family here. First time visiting MIA. So much to look at, and very informative reading materials. Everything is nicely labeled. We didnt get to visit the special exhibit, only the general admission this time around, but will definitely be back. Checkout at the gift shop was a little slow, but might have stopped by at a busy time. See you again!

I love this museum! MIA has a vast and varied collection and often snags the best traveling exhibits to hit the U.S. We went to the new Sunken Egypt exhibit the other night which is only showing in two cities in the country. That shows how highly thought of this institute is. They rotate their collections often and after 42 years I still havent seen everything. Even if you are only in town for a couple days, put this at the top of your Must See list.

This is one of the best kept secrets in the city. Free to the public, the MIA offers amazing programing and a great place to get away and view art. They have a wide variety of works on view and also a great gift shop. They are open late on Friday nights for date nights too. Dont miss the flower show! Its one of my favorite events they have each year and their special exhibits have blown my mind.

We attended a dinner here on a Saturday night. It was a really fun atmosphere. Food was good. We did a scavenger hunt in the galleries looking for close up sections found in different pictures or exhibits. It was a good mixer and helped us look at the artwork again in new ways. Some things could only be seen up close while it took a far away perspective in order to see others.

I will never get tired of going here. Its interesting, inspiring, and magical.

This is one of those cultural gems of Minneapolis you may not have heard of, but that you MUST go experience. I can’t believe this place does not charge admission! The art is world-class (I saw Picasso’s and Monet’s!) and there will always be something intriguing for you to see. The space is gorgeous and the docents are incredibly helpful. Go check this place out now!

Nice museum with wide range of art from Asia, America, and the European areas. There is also a good modern and contemporary art section. The entrance is free. If you have a large bag, you just need to check it. Overall, a worthwhile visit to a unique art museum.

Absolutely the finest Museum Art In The Midwest. With all of the Public Programs , plus the adjacent Childrens Theatre, & (MCAD) Minneapolis College Of Art & Design you cant find a better venue to see the Best Of The Best in Art.

In the times when you have to pay for everything, this free to attend museum is a wonderful collection of art that spans from the prehistoric times to the modernity, from Asia to Americas. The collection of American artists from early to mid XXth century is probably of utmost interest, though the one looking for mainstream names of Picasso, Matisse, Degas and others can also indulge themselves with their works.

So let me tell you what!This place is definitely a place you have to visit if youre in the area. My husband and I made a mistake by starting on the first floor. The amazing paintings and sculptures are mostly on the top. We went an hour before closing and had to rush at the end to be able to see everything. Beautiful place they have there.

Different period rooms, unique and extremely informative exhibits.. absolutely perfect experience, staff was also very helpful. Would absolutely recommend for families and older kids. They will love it.

Fantastic experience of art and culture throughout the ages.

Came for the new Egypt exhibit but stayed for the amazing variety of regular exhibits. Admission is free for the regular ones but you do need to buy tickets for the special exhibit, which are $20/ticket in my experience unless you are a member. Pro-tip - Membership is also free, and gives you a discount on special exhibits and at the coffee shop inside.

A beautiful museum packed full of interesting art, both modern and ancient.