I visited this museum with my art major mother and art major sister. They both raved about how large it was and the quality of art. I really enjoyed it and decided to take my time to soak it in instead of trying to get through as much as possible ---quality over quantity. I do live in Minneapolis and need... more

I visited the MIA In June 2008 and was pleasantly surprised by the breadth and depth of exhibits. From the Chihuly ("Sunburst") in the main foyer, to the Van Gogh ("Olive Trees") and the rooms and rooms of other artifacts, I was entertained and inspired. The best thing (besides the admission being FREE!!) was that it was fairly quiet and... more

The quality of the collection at the Minneapolis Art Institute rivals any in the country, yet it is small enough to see in a day without getting too overwhelmed. The docents and staff are friendly, the crowd relaxed and unassuming, the restaurant and coffee shop is good too. You can take pictures of any piece in their permanent collection, so... more

I had a great time at the MIA. The displays are great (very informative) and I really liked the period rooms. It was not far from the highway and was pretty easy to find. It was well worth the trip and I only wish we had more time. more

I went there several years ago with my parents and we loved it. Since then, I've taken several friends. In my opinion, it's the best place in Minneapolis! In addition to having great art, it's bright and airy, cheerful, and free. I think it's also a trolley tour stop. more

Wow - I went here not knowing what to expect & I was delighted. I wanted to take my 7 year old to an art museum & researched ones in Mnpls. AAA said I should visit the Walker art center but when I checked their website they did not recommend it for children. Anyway, long story short - free parking,... more