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<h1 class="border-top-3">Built to Last: The Shogren-Meyer Collection of American Art</h1>
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<p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Explore the U.S.&#8217;s industrial rise from the 1920s to 1940s through works from Twin Cities collectors Dan Shogren and Susan Meyer. &#8220;Built to Last&#8221; includes pieces by American artists Margaret Bourke-White, Walker Evans, Harry Gottlieb, and others.</span></p>
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<h2><a href="https://new.artsmia.org/art-artists/making-connections/black-history-at-mia">Black History at Mia</a></h2>
<p>Celebrate the richness of Black history and culture and the exceptional achievements of African American artists with exhibitions, videos, stories, and more.</p>


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<div style="display: none";><strong>General admission is free.</strong> Special exhibitions, classes, and some talks and special events do require <a href="http://tickets.artsmia.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tickets</a>: reservations are recommended.</div>
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<li>Monday: Closed</li>
<li>Tuesday: 10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–5<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
<li>Wednesday: 10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–5<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
<li>Thursday:  10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–9<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
<li>Friday:  10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–5<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
<li>Saturday:  10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–5<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
<li>Sunday: 10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–5<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
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<p><i>The museum is closed July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.</i></p>
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Plan Your Visit

Roho Collective x Mia: Art Heals

Educators Evening: &#8220;Modern Art and Politics in Germany 1910–1945&#8221;

Mini Mia Drop-In Session

&#8220;Modern Art and Politics&#8221; Public Tour

Art in Bloom 2026

<p>Join Roho Collective at Mia to gather in a space rooted in culture, creativity, and care. Art Heals is a day of family-friendly art activities, including a guided community circle conversation led by Dr. Talaya Tolefree and powerful spoken word and music session by Minneapolis artist Joe Davis.</p>
<p>Additional artists include Ta-coumba T. Aiken, Leah Deanes, and Crystal Sokuu.</p>


Young child drawing with colored pencils at a table.

<p>Join us for a special drop-in session of Mini Mia on March 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rotate through various kid-friendly activities at your leisure. Stations include simple art making, movement, and a gallery visit with interactive objects. Try one or all three! Get the wiggles out at a 25-minute movement session, starting at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Art making and gallery visits are available for the duration of the program.</p>
<p><a href="https://tickets.artsmia.org/events/019c7c70-b697-63af-3f3e-ed9ee45264bc" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><button class="black-background">Reserve Free Tickets</button></a></p>


<p>Join us for a free public tour of “<a href="https://new.artsmia.org/exhibition/modern-art-politics-germany-1910-1945">Modern Art and Politics in Germany 1910–1945: Masterworks from the Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin</a>” and gain deeper insight into the pieces in the exhibition.</p>
<p>Meet in front of the exhibition’s entrance. Tours last one hour.</p>
<p>Note: The tour is free, but you need a <a href="https://tickets.artsmia.org/events/019be170-4164-b8ea-8658-3daeb6e02f86" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ticket</a> to enter the exhibition.</p>


Gas mask, barbed wire, tanks, and factory workers depicted in artwork.

<p>Discover what’s new at Mia! Join us for an evening designed just for educators, featuring free admission to the special exhibition &#8220;<a href="https://new.artsmia.org/exhibition/modern-art-politics-germany-1910-1945">Modern Art and Politics in Germany 1910–1945: Masterworks from the Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin</a>.&#8221; Plus get new classroom-ready learning resources and enjoy light refreshments and time to connect with colleagues.</p>
<p><a href="https://tickets.artsmia.org/events/019c6d86-d881-3d5e-b10f-f4eb1dc276b7" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><button class="black-background">Reserve Free Tickets</button></a></p>


Abstract painting dominated by bold, sweeping black and white shapes creating a dynamic, wavelike pattern across the canvas. In the foreground, there is a stylized red figure with geometric features standing against the darker backdrop.

<p>Join the Friends of the Institute and celebrate spring at Mia during Art in Bloom! Presented by the Friends, this year’s four-day festival takes place April 23–26, 2026.</p>
<p>Free and open to everyone, Art in Bloom showcases imaginative floral interpretations of selected works of art from Mia’s permanent collection, created by more than 100 individual and commercial florists. Experience the floral beauty and fragrance throughout the museum, take a free guided tour, and enjoy family-friendly activities.</p>
<p><a style="color: black;" href="https://new.artsmia.org/art-in-bloom/art-in-bloom-2026"><button class="background-black">Explore Art in Bloom 2026</button></a></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-117350" src="https://images.artsmia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/12113551/FRD263185-Art-in-Bloom-2026-Sponsor-Lock-Up_2.5-x-0.5-855x171.png" alt="Company logos for Art in Bloom sponsors" width="345" height="69" srcset="https://images.artsmia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/12113551/FRD263185-Art-in-Bloom-2026-Sponsor-Lock-Up_2.5-x-0.5-855x171.png 855w, https://images.artsmia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/12113551/FRD263185-Art-in-Bloom-2026-Sponsor-Lock-Up_2.5-x-0.5-2000x400.png 2000w, https://images.artsmia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/12113551/FRD263185-Art-in-Bloom-2026-Sponsor-Lock-Up_2.5-x-0.5-385x77.png 385w, https://images.artsmia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/12113551/FRD263185-Art-in-Bloom-2026-Sponsor-Lock-Up_2.5-x-0.5-768x154.png 768w, https://images.artsmia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/12113551/FRD263185-Art-in-Bloom-2026-Sponsor-Lock-Up_2.5-x-0.5-1536x307.png 1536w, https://images.artsmia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/12113551/FRD263185-Art-in-Bloom-2026-Sponsor-Lock-Up_2.5-x-0.5-2048x410.png 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px" /></p>


View of a gallery with a painting on the wall and a floral arrangement interpretation next to it.

"Art in Bloom 2025" on view at Mia

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Built to Last: The Shogren-Meyer Collection of American Art

Black History at Mia

Become a Mia Member

We Want to Hear From You

Plan Your Visit

Upcoming Events

Roho Collective x Mia: Art Heals

Educators Evening: “Modern Art and Politics in Germany 1910–1945”

Mini Mia Drop-In Session

“Modern Art and Politics” Public Tour

Art in Bloom 2026

The Hub

Built to Last: The Shogren-Meyer Collection of American Art

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Black History at Mia

Become a Mia Member

We Want to Hear From You

Plan Your Visit

Upcoming Events

Roho Collective x Mia: Art Heals

Educators Evening: “Modern Art and Politics in Germany 1910–1945”

Mini Mia Drop-In Session

“Modern Art and Politics” Public Tour

Art in Bloom 2026

The Hub