MUSEUM, ART, & THEATER

MUSEUM

Bell Museum

Explore the far reaches of the universe in the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium, see a glimpse of the diversity of life on Earth and throughout Minnesota, travel back in time to meet a woolly mammoth, and learn about University of Minnesota researchers imagining a better future.

Address: 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St Paul, MN 55113

Weisman Art Museum

Housed in a striking stainless steel and brick building designed by architect Frank Gehry, the Weisman Art Museum offers an educational and friendly museum experience. A teaching museum for the University of Minnesota and the community, the Weisman provides a fresh, engaging arts experience through an array of programs and a changing schedule of exhibitions.

Address: 333 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Visit the Science Museum of MinnesotaThe Science Museum of Minnesota makes learning fun through their interactive exhibits and stunning Omnitheater. They promote hands-on learning in a way that’s accessible and exciting. Don’t just read about how things work. Explore, See and Feel science in action.

Visit the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis | Meet MinneapolisExplore Minneapolis' history at what was once the world's largest flour mill. The Mill City Museum offers visitors a chance to see the milling industry impact it on the city. Witness baking demonstrations, sample fresh bread, observe a model mill explosion, get an amazing view of St. Anthony Falls…

Learn About Somali Culture | Meet MinneapolisThe Somali Museum offers a chance to learn about Somali culture through artwork, programs and classes. See how else the museum educates on Somali heritage and traditions.

The Museum of Russian ArtMinneapolis is the perfect blend of natural beauty and urban sophistication. No other American city has a chain of lakes, the mighty Mississippi, and 200 miles of walking, biking and cross country ski trails within the city limits literally steps from the most vibrant arts and music scene outside…

THEATER

Varsity Theater

The crown jewel of Minneapolis' thriving Dinkytown district, the Varsity Theater is one of the most exciting performance and private event venues in the Midwest.

Within its art deco confines in the shadow of the University of Minnesota, and while presenting its share of live theatre, film screenings, and dance performances, The Varsity has garnered an internationally-renown reputation for being one of the premiere music venues in the country; hosting such diverse and defining artists as Mumford and Sons, Feist, Brandi Carlile, Saul Williams, Phoenix, Janelle Monaé, Shellac, Jay Farrar and Ben Gibbard, Sia, Thurston Moore, Regina Spektor, The Hood Internet, Bob Mould, The Civil Wars, Ghostface Killah, Jamie Lidell, Low, and the late Amy Winehouse to name just a few.

Address: 1308 SE 4th St Minneapolis, MN

Diverse Minneapolis Theaters Setting the Stage for InclusionWe’ve rounded up five theaters focusing on diversity, inclusion, and new voices for your next act—plus a few theater companies without a permanent home to keep on your radar.

Check Out All the Broadway Shows Coming to Minneapolis This SeasonHennepin Theatre Trust is bringing a Tony Award®-winning lineup for this year's Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season.

Your Guide to the Minneapolis Theater DistrictWhether it's a popular touring Broadway musical, play, concert, or comedy show at one of Minneapolis' historic theaters we want you to make the most of this experience. Check out this ultimate guide

Your Guide to a Night at the Guthrie TheaterPlan your night out at Minneapolis’s renowned theater, one of America’s top regional stages.

ART

Walker Art Center

Internationally recognized as a leading arts venue, the Walker Art Center presents contemporary visual arts and design exhibitions; dance, theater, and music performances; and film screenings.

Address: 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Top 12 Places for Art in Minneapolis | Meet MinneapolisYou can sightsee a world of art, right here in the city. Discover how art speaks to you through the curations of 11 different Minneapolis art galleries and museums. Here are our top picks.

Check Out the Uptown Art Fair | Meet MinneapolisAs the second largest event in Minnesota, learn how the Uptown Art Fair is more than just your typical art fair.

Murals & Public Art Worth Checking Out in MinneapolisMurals are seemingly everywhere you look in Minneapolis, but here are a few to get you started on your outdoor art crawl.

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