Minneapolis Institute of Art
7 expert reviews
“The musuem's collection spans cultures and millenia.”
– Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
"More than 5,000 years and 80,000 pieces of fine and decorative arts comprise the permanent collection." Full review
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If you're short on time, ask for the "Highlights" brochure to make sure you don't miss the museum's best.
Fodor's
"Works from every age and culture, including French Impressionists, rare Chinese jade, and a photography collection." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This museum is a huge treasure trove housing a veritable history of art." Full review
On the Grid
"The Minneapolis Institute of Art is home to a huge mix of work – from names like Matisse and Rembrandt, to exhibitions of work by contemporary local artists." Full review
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Be sure to walk the grounds and visit the sculptures outside, and around the back of the building as well.
Where
"Home to one of the finest encyclopedic art collections in the country, the MIA houses nearly 100,000 works of art representing more than 5,000 years of world history." Full review
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Housed in a 1915 Beaux-Arts structure (McKim, Mead & White), the Minneapolis Institute of Arts is a generalist museum that covers a vast swathe of art history through five continents." Full review