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Rental Spaces

A Twin Cities landmark, Mia offers versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, elegant atriums, spectacular views of Minneapolis’s iconic skyline and green spaces, and full access to three floors of an unparalleled collection of art.

We offer full-service technology in state-of-the-art rooms for all types of events, large and small—weddings, celebrations, cocktail receptions, corporate functions, non-profit gatherings—on a historic campus overlooking downtown Minneapolis.

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Reception Hall and MacMillan Atrium

Stunningly spacious maple-paneled room. Can be paired with the adjoining MacMillan Atrium.

Capacity

  1. • Square Feet: 4,250
  2. • Seated: 300
  3. • Reception: 500
  4. • Theater: 350
  5. • Classroom: 200

Second Floor Corridor with Regis Fountain Court and Bruce B. Dayton Rotunda

Stately marble hall with soaring ceilings and enchanting balconies.

Capacity

  1. •Square Feet: 4,400
  2. •Seated: 300
  3. •Reception: 1000

Wells Fargo Community Room

Versatile, light-filled room ideal for daytime meetings or private dinners.

Capacity

  1. • Square Feet: 1,100
  2. • Seated: 64
  3. • Reception: 85
  4. • Theater: 60
  5. • Classroom: 40

Pillsbury Auditorium

Ideal for presentations, talks, and film screenings.

Capacity

  1. • Theater: 280

General Mills Lobby

A lofty space for welcoming guests. Looks out on Washburn-Fair Oaks Park.

Capacity

  1. • Square Feet: 2,500
  2. • Seated: 150
  3. • Reception: 250
  4. • Theater: 100
  5. • Classroom: 48

Friends Community Room

Versatile, light-filled room with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.

Capacity

  1. • Square Feet: 1,200
  2. • Seated: 64
  3. • Reception: 150
  4. • Theater: 96
  5. • Classroom: 72

Target Park

Outdoor courtyard with elegant landscaping, abstract sculptures, pavilion, and a grove of oak trees, perfect for
outdoor celebrations.

  1. • Capacity 1,000+

Art Studios

Versatile, spacious rooms, ideal for group projects, birthday parties, and artmaking activities.

Capacity

  1. • Reception: 45
  2. • Theater: 32
  3. • Classroom: 18

Library

Intimate maple-paneled room with large windows overlooking Target Park. Ideal for smaller meetings,
presentations, or workshops.

Capacity

  • • Theater: 48
  • • Classroom: 24