Plan Your Visit –– Minneapolis Institute of Art
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Plan Your Visit

Museum Hours

These are the hours Mia is open during Art in Bloom:

  • Thursday, April 24: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • Friday, April 25: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 26: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 
  • Sunday, April 27: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Transportation Details

Construction in the area will impact traffic and parking. Look at road closures and highway construction near Mia before planning your visit to allocate an appropriate amount of travel time.

We expect our parking lots and ramp will fill up early. We strongly suggest ride sharing or using public transportation.

Daily Parking Rates
Mia parking facilities will be converted to event parking mode:

  • Ramp: $25 per car/all day
  • Surface: $20 per car/all day
  • Credit card only

Valet is available for $30 ($5 with a disability permit) as follows:

  • Thursday, April 24: 9:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • Friday, April 25: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 26: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 27: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Payment for valet is cash only. Valeted cars will be parked in the 24th Street and 3rd Avenue lots.

Coat Check

Mia provides self-serve coat check, available on a first come, first served basis.

Public Tours

Mia offers free tours during Art in Bloom. All tours begin in the Rotunda; no registration required.

  • Thursday, April 24:
    • • 10:15 a.m.
    • • 11:15 a.m.
    • • 1:15 p.m.
    • • 2:15 p.m.
    • • 7:15 p.m.
  • Friday, April 25:
    • • 10:15 a.m.
    • • 11:15 a.m.
    • • 1:15 p.m.
    • • 2:15 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 26:
    • • 10:15 a.m.
    • • 11:15 a.m.
    • • 1:15 p.m.
    • • 2:15 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 27:
    • • 10:15 a.m.
    • • 11:15 a.m.
    • • 1:15 p.m.
    • • 2:15 p.m.

Mezzanine Restaurant Hours

  • Thursday, April 24: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Friday, April 25: 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 26: 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 27: 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Food Trucks

Food truck times and lineup subject to change.

  • Thursday, April 24
  • Friday, April 25
  • Saturday, April 26
  • Sunday, April 27:
    • • Las Twins Mexican Cuisine: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

The Museum Store Pop-Up

  • Sunday, April 27
    • • Mona’s Bakery: 10 a.m. until sold out

Open Studio Art Making

  • Thursday, April 24: Cyanotype printing, 5–7 p.m.

Family Event

  • Sunday, April 27, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Join us for free art activities in Target Reception Hall (and outside if weather permits). Enjoy performances by Columbia Live Dance Group at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.