Top Things to do in Minnesota
Top Hotels in Minnesota
- 1. South Pier Inn on the Canal
- 2. La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Duluth
- 3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America
- 4. Celeste St Paul
- 5. Radisson Blu Mall of America
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis/Downtown
- 7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
- 8. The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 9. Best Western Plus Superior Inn
- 10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Minneapolis Bloomington W
What to do and see in Minnesota, United States: The Best Art Museums
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have the famous Mall of America and Walker Art Institute. Bluff Country to the south has water sports and cross country skiing. The Prairielands abound with lake recreations.
Restaurants in Minnesota
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. Minnesota Marine Art Museum
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5.0 based on 487 reviews
Reviewed By markgregory
I have lived in this area for 30+ years and just decided to go here on whim. I was amazed at what an extensive and impressive collection they have. I was expecting only marine themed works, and was stunned to see Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, Hopper, Wyeth, and on and on. The marine art was really exceptional, and even the works by the masters had some type of marine theme, but if you are just thinking this is a lot of paintings of sailboats, you will be pleasantly surprised. Kudos to the team that has made this possible in Winona, MN of all places.
3. Purcell Cutts House
4. Charles E. Gagnon Museum & Sculpture Garden
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Charles E. Gagnon, a Minnesotan artist, created bronze sculpture that can now be found all over the world. Here at the Charles E. Gagnon Museum and Sculpture Garden, we offer a look at his studio, personal library, and original creations. We invite you to schedule a tour and experience the history behind the sculpture of this amazing artist.
Reviewed By 441sheryls
This tour was a delight. The guide was the wife of Charles Gagnon and she was very warm and conversational in her descriptions. She explained the Artist's design thinking, the process of crafting a sculpture from start to finish, and some fun back stories behind the art pieces. There were just two of us on the tour. As a resident of Rochester, I will now have a greater appreciation of the Peace Fountain we so often pass by. The gallery has beautiful pieces in a lovely, unexpected setting.
5. Hallberg Center For The Arts
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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.
6. American Association of Woodturners Gallery
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
7. Weisman Art Museum
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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.
8. Northrup King Building
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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
9. The Museum of Russian Art
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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.
10. Pottery Museum of Red Wing
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4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By 318jillb - Saint Louis Park, United States
We were blown away at the beauty of the artistic dishes, decorative and historic Red Wing Pottery piece.! The collections were so well organized and labeled by years. You could look in the sales room for the dishes , vases, art pieces you like..then go into the Museum with beautifully displayed similar items, labeled with the year. We spent an hour enjoying and purchasing art pieces with history. Cool old room vignets from the early 1900s and the 50s. Giant 100 year old crocks and other history of Red Wing Pottery. Comfortable fresh remodelled building with clean bathrooms and places to sit too!
