Sight Whittier, Minneapolis
Minneapolis Institute of Art
A sight in Whittier, Minneapolis, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
Free encyclopedic museum with period rooms and strong Asian and American collections.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Minneapolis, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 sights and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Minneapolis Institute of Art, 0.0 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Whittier
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Minneapolis. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Minneapolis Institute of Art
Free encyclopedic art museum with period rooms and collections from ancient China to modern America.
Sight · Minnehaha Falls · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Brit's Pub
British pub on Nicollet Mall with a rooftop lawn-bowling green and a long-running New Year's Eve party.
Drinks · Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront · 1.0 mi straight-line - 3Foshay Tower
1929 Art Deco obelisk modeled on the Washington Monument, now the W Minneapolis hotel with an open-air observation deck.
Stay · Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront · 1.1 mi straight-line - 4Manny's Steakhouse
Big-portion steakhouse since 1988, now on the ground floor of the 1929 Foshay Tower.
Food · Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront · 1.1 mi straight-line - 5Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Contemporary art museum beside the free garden with the Spoonbridge and Cherry.
Sight · 1.1 mi straight-line - 6IDS Center
The city's tallest tower, with the glass-roofed Crystal Court; its 50th floor hosts a ticketed New Year's Eve Crystal Ball.
Sight · Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront · 1.2 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Minneapolis Institute of Art is a stop on our Minnesota North Shore route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Minneapolis
2 more curated sights in Minneapolis. See the full Minneapolis guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Minneapolis run from 22°F in January to 84°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Minneapolis Institute of Art itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Minneapolis from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Minneapolis weather by month.
Getting there
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- Address
- 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA
- Coordinates
- 44.95850, -93.27322
- Destination
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis Institute of Art: quick answers
How much time do you need at Minneapolis Institute of Art?
Plan on about 2 hours at Minneapolis Institute of Art. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Minneapolis Institute of Art?
Our pick: Afternoon.
Is Minneapolis Institute of Art free?
Yes, we list Minneapolis Institute of Art as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Minneapolis Institute of Art?
Minneapolis Institute of Art is at 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA, in Whittier. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Minneapolis Institute of Art?
Minneapolis Institute of Art appears on Minnesota North Shore, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Minneapolis Institute of Art to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Minneapolis.
Plan Minneapolis
- Minneapolis travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Minneapolis weather by month
- Minneapolis to Duluth 137 mi straight-line
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- Bde Maka Ska Outdoors
- Surly Brewing Co. Drinks
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.