Top Things to do in Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul
Top Hotels in Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul
- 1. Celeste St Paul
- 2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America
- 3. Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis/Downtown
- 4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
- 5. Radisson Blu Mall of America
- 6. The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 7. Graduate Minneapolis
- 8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Minneapolis Bloomington W
- 9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown
- 10. Best Western Plus The Normandy Inn & Suites
Things to do in Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul: The Best Art Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, United States including Minneapolis Institute of Art, Purcell Cutts House, Hallberg Center For The Arts, American Association of Woodturners Gallery, Weisman Art Museum, Northrup King Building, The Museum of Russian Art, Hmong Cultural Center, Walker Art Center, Minnesota Museum of American Art.
Restaurants in Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul
1. Minneapolis Institute of Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,356 reviews
Travel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings and prints.
Reviewed By RedYoga - Benicia, United States
I was visiting Minneapolis for a conference, and saw an ad for the special exhibit of Native American women's art at MIA. Kudos to MIA for putting together such an amazing exhibit--it is fantastic! I walked through the special exhibit twice to better take it all in. I would encourage everyone to go see it! Not to be missed.
2. Purcell Cutts House
3. Hallberg Center For The Arts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Hallberg Center for the Arts is owned and operated by the Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) in Wyoming, MN With 11 powerful new art exhibits each year (some collaborative, some solo or duo) by regional artists, there is alway something new to see. Every other month the center brings in 3 songwriters to perform their original music. The organization also offers classes and workshops for artists and aspiring artists throughout the region.
4. American Association of Woodturners Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
5. Weisman Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
Located on the campus of the University of Minnesota, this museum features fine arts from the contemporary period.
Reviewed By jerb2014 - Bristol, United States
This museum is a very interesting on. Architecturally, it is very contemporary in design, which intrigued us. Inside the collection is a substantial one so be prepared to spend a good part of a morning here. There is on the street parking and also a parking garage and the admission is free. The entrance is a bit convoluted as when you enter from the street where the parking garage entrance is, you must go up a couple of floors to the entrance of the museum. Inside there are over twelve galleries filled with contemporary art of the first half of the twentieth century pottery, paintings and sculpture. Don't miss Georgia O'keeffe's Poppies. There is a very nice display of traditional Korean furniture. They do offer classes, talks, workshops, etc. There are tours on the weekend. Be sure to go to the floor with the public restrooms. There is a terrace on that floor that provides a very interesting view of the city of Minneapolis from the opposite side of the Mississippi. Now is more classical art is your thing and time to spend in art museums is limited. You might want to visit the MIA, which houses a much larger collection of art from many different eras. We truly enjoyed this museum.
6. Northrup King Building
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Ambassador441003 - Independence, United States
Great place for anyone any age to visit a quality and variety of Artist/Makers Studios. Everything you can imagine under one roof! FREE
7. The Museum of Russian Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
The Museum of Russian Art is the only museum in North America devoted to preserving and presenting all forms of Russian art and artifacts. Housed in a beautifully renovated historic building, the Museum’s multi-level galleries provide a tranquil and intimate setting for TMORA’s exhibitions and educational events. Now on view: Women in Soviet Art: focusing on the representation and self-representation of women in Soviet art, this exhibition explores the roles and perspectives of women under the Soviet system from the 1950s–1980s.Jewish Life in the Russian Empire: Exhibited for the first time in 1867 at the seminal ethnographic exhibit in Moscow, the photographs depict a unique record of Jewish life in Tsarist Russia. It tells the story of Jewish communities within the Pale of Settlement, a region where permanent residency of Jewish peoples was allowed. Jewish Life in the Russian Empire will be on display in the lower gallery.
Reviewed By JenniB15 - John Day, United States
We went to see a special exhibit of Soviet posters, and decided to do the tour with a museum docent at 2pm. Wow, she knew her material! This added so much to our understanding of the background behind the poster art, as well as the "Christmas with the Romanovs" display. Highly recommended.
8. Hmong Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
The Hmong Cultural Center provides to the public a Hmong History Center and Library featuring exhibits related to the Hmong History in Minnesota and Hmong culture as well as a comprehensive Hmong Resource Library for research. Exhibits include Hmong Minnesota: Yesterday and Today, The Hmong Folk Arts Experience and Hmong Cultural Artifacts Drawings by Seexeng Lee.
Reviewed By lindaslp43498 - Saint Louis Park, United States
I recently brought my Meetup group for a tour at the Hmong Museum and Cultural Center. It was a wonderful learning experience. I was surprised at how little I actually knew about the history and culture of the Hmong people. The museum is full of interesting information and artifacts. I was especially impressed by the beautiful needlework on display. Our tour was comprehensive with plenty of time for questions that our guide was glad to answer. The museum also has an extensive library that is open for research and is recognized as the best of its kind in the country. I would encourage anyone with an interest in learning about a culture not many of non- Hmong people know much about to visit this museum. I would also suggest Hmong people who want to reconnect with their culture to stop in. They hold a variety of classes for anyone who might be interested.
9. Walker Art Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 502 reviews
Internationally recognized as a leading arts venue, the Walker Art Center presents contemporary visual arts and design exhibitions; dance, theater, and music performances; and film screenings. The Walker hosts lectures, classes, and events for visitors of all ages with many of today’s leading figures from the worlds of art and culture.
Reviewed By TCDolcevita
The Walker Art Center is a great City art stop any time of the year. Esker Grove restaurant is located on the main level overlooking the sculpture garden...Craft cocktails and inventive seasonal menu won't disappoint foodies.
10. Minnesota Museum of American Art
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Minnesota Museum of American Art showcases art of the past and present, unleashes the creative potential of our community, and inspires the artist in us all.
Reviewed By thewearyamerican
I have to say I am a bit biased because I too am an unpaid volunteer here. This is such a great place to volunteer. There is a little gift section and The Center for Creativity in a back gallery space that's great for kids with lots of projects to do. The museum is expanding in the near future and will have at least double or triple the size. And it is FREE! You can make any donation to the M as you want and become a member. The opening parties for the shows are a blast and you can rent out the space for receptions or class reunions. The M has several pieces donated by the wealthy old guard of St. Paul. Even with a much bigger space it is impossible to show all of them. The Minneapolis Institute of Art switches their paintings in the permanent collection. The Gordon Parks/Jamel Shabazz show this Spring and Summer was fantastic and broke all attendance records. Legacy Coffee and Chocolates is just upstairs. They do close at 3 pm. The M is currently closed until 2021.
