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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 172 attractions in Minneapolis
Traveller Description: Travel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings and prints.
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Attraction type: Art gallery, Other
Address: 2400 3rd Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55404
Tel: 612 870 3131

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4 of 5 stars
Twin Cities, MN, USA
9 Jul 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
Minneapolis
15 Mar 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I visited the MIA in January 2008 with my art major sister and mother after living in Minneapolis for 2+ years and never going. I was surprised by my own enjoyment of the museum. The collection is varied and large. The spaces are open and inviting. I especially enjoyed the view of downtown Minneapolis with a map of which labeled... more

26 Feb 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
Colorado Springs
7 Aug 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

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

21 May 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

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

18 Jan 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

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

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2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Tel: 612 870 3131