During your stay in Minneapolis check out one of the great cultural attractions and explore a little more if you want a trip farther out for some great scenery.
Located on the University of Minnesota campus, this museum has been around since 1934. It was designed by one of the most well known American architects, Frank Gehry. The museum’s collection is generally categorized as modern art, but varies greatly. The building in-and-of itself is worth a trip to see!
A performing arts landmark, the Guthrie Theater has won Tony awards for its work! The building has won numerous architectural awards. The theater was built with the intention of operating in a way very different from Broadway, but to provide the same kind of quality. Their upcoming season ranges from Shakespeare to Tennessee Williams to Noël Coward.
The public, Minneapolis Institute of Arts is a great way to spend some time, and it can be a little or a lot, as it is free! If time is short it is the perfect way to take in a little culture without breaking the bank. The art start even before you enter the building, when you see the neo-classical façade by famous New York architecture firm McKim, Mead & White. The institute was founded in 1883 with the building being completed in 1915. From Chinese jade to Titian to Georgia O’Keefe, this huge collection has something for everyone!
Check out one of the biggest sculpture gardens in any city in the United States! The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden was built on the grounds of a former military drilling field, with the first sign of its future coming in 1913 with the planting of a floral garden. The Sculpture Garden was opened in 1988, and has been growing since – both in terms of area and breadth of exhibitions. Stroll through the 11 acre grounds and look for the Cowles Conservatory and work by Frank Gehry or Oldenburg/van Bruggen.
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