Do: Things to do in the Twin Cities While Staying in Rochester, Minnesota Minneapolis Institute of Art
The Minneapolis Institute of Art
Now that the chilly weather has arrived (of this post, it is 9 degrees outside, burr) there's no better time than to find fun and interesting things to do inside. Especially whens it's FREE!
The Minneapolis Institute of Art hosts a plethora of extraordinary exhibitions and one of the largest and wide ranging art collections in the country. Spanning subjects and artists such as: van Gogh, Rembrandt, Matisse and artifacts from every continent; Asian to Africa. One can easily spend over half a day here.
Brief History of the Minneapolis Institute of Art:
- Founded by 25 Minneapolis residents in 1883 (then name the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts)
- The museum was designed by New York architectural firm McKim, Mead and White.
- The museum includes the Target Wing: includes thirty-four galleries, exhibition space, lecture hall, photographs study room, and an art research library.
- MIA hosts over 800 works of art to more than 83,000 objects. The collection includes world-famous works that embody the highest levels of artistic achievement, spanning 5,000 years and representing the world’s diverse cultures across all continents.
- The MIA has seven curatorial areas: Arts of Africa & the Americas; Contemporary Art; Decorative Arts, Textiles & Sculpture; Asian Art; Paintings; Photography and New Media; and Prints and Drawings.
- More than half-million people visit the museum each year
For exact location and Info:
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
