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
Top 10 Museums in Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul
Discover the best top things to do in Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, United States including Westonka History Museum, Hocokata Ti, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Wings of the North Air Museum, House of Balls, Pavek Museum of Broadcasting, Minnesota History Center, Stillwater Art Guild Gallery, James J. Hill House, Weisman Art Museum.
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1. Westonka History Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Hocokata Ti
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience Dakota Culture! Hoċokata Ti's 3,805-square-foot public exhibit, Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake, provides visitors with a cultural experience that enhances their knowledge and understanding of the Mdewakanton Dakota people and their history.
3. 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.
4. Wings of the North Air Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
The museum features five beautifully restored World War II aircraft including an AT-6D Texan, a P-51D Mustang, and a Boeing N2S-1 Stearman that was flown by future President George HW Bush during his training as a Navy pilot, and a TBM Avenger. Other displays include aircraft engines, an ejection seat, a WWII Jeep built by Ford, and aviation art. Tours for groups of 8 or more by appointment and the museum is available for small group meetings and parties. Call for rates. We are often open on holidays. Call or check our Facebook page.
Reviewed By TimothyB173 - Minneapolis, United States
This is a great little air museum located at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, MN with easy and short access from I-494. They don't have an extensive collection of aircraft, but what they don't have in quantity they make up for in quality and the knowledge of their volunteers. Unlike most museums, Wings of the North has a team of volunteer docents that guides you through the memorabilia collection inside and then then aircraft collection in the hangar. It's the volunteers that makes this such a unique experience. Their knowledge is exceptional and they take the time to answer all of your questions. The collection includes the Stearman in which President George HW Bush (41) earned his wings while he was a naval flight cadet in Minneapolis. If you're visiting the Twin Cities and are into aviation, I also highly recommend the Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Chapter Museum at Flemming Field in South St. Paul. Also the Northwest Airlines History Center has a wonderful little museum that's run by several of the NWA retirees. This is located in the Crowne Plaza Hotel on 34th Ave just off I-494 from MSP airport. And finally, if you're up for a drive, the Fagan Fighters Museum in Granite Falls, MN is simply top-notch. This is a very enjoyable 2-hour drive from the Twin Cities through the heart of Minnesota farm country.
5. House of Balls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
The House Of Balls is three decades old art institution in Minneapolis. Come see the sculptural oddities out of repurposed artifacts.
6. Pavek Museum of Broadcasting
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Radio broadcasting is the focus of this museum, which is filled with old equipment and memorabilia.
Reviewed By 86ScottS
The Pavek Museum is a real hidden gem in the metro area. Anyone with an interest in or fascination of the early days of radio and television broadcasting will find much to see and learn about with a visit here. There are also other items to be found.....Telegraph machine, Edison phonograph, console radios, broadcasting microphones, one of the first magnetic tape recording machines used to record radio programs in the 1940’s. Check out the museum’s Hall of Fame, saluting many on-air personalities and other pioneering people involved in broadcasting, from all over Minnesota. The volunteer staff at the museum are well versed and knowledgeable. Children would enjoy the look back at how radio and TV started and became what it is now. There’s an interactive area for them to participate by ‘working’ in a newsroom and putting on a news broadcast as well as an old time radio quiz program.
7. Minnesota History Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 601 reviews
An interactive museum with both permanent and changing exhibits, the Minnesota History Center hosts concerts, lectures, family days and other special events throughout the year. The building is also home to the Minnesota Historical Society library and archives, a research destination for schoolchildren, family historians and academics.
Reviewed By JoanieM620 - Grantsburg, United States
I spend 3 days doing research in the History Library. Their collection of materials is extensive and the staff is very helpful. They showed me how to use the microfilm reader and make copies from the digital copier. In the print materials room, it was easy to use the computer to find the materials I needed. The staff was quick in retrieving items from the archives that I wanted to read through. All-in-all, I had a very successful time doing research.
8. Stillwater Art Guild Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
9. James J. Hill House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 497 reviews
Rugged stone, massive scale, fine detail and ingenious mechanical systems recall the powerful presence of James J. Hill, builder of the Great Northern Railway. Guides lead tours that help you imagine family and servant life in the Gilded Age mansion, the setting of the public and private lives of the Hill family. The James J. Hill House is a National Historic Landmark. The home also includes an art gallery, which features work from the Minnesota Historical Society's collections.
Reviewed By suebee220
I've been here three times and find it fascinating. It's my go to place when I have guests visiting from out of town. Not only is the house incredible, the tour provides historical information about the Hill family and the contributions James made. If you have time, make the short walk to the cathedral to check it out too.
10. 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.
