Visitors of varying ages view video in Mia gallery next to large sculpture.
Visitors attending Mia's Family Day

Family Day

Join us for our free monthly event for families, kids, and the young at heart. On the second Sunday of every month, the museum is filled with hands-on art activities, storytelling, artist demonstrations, gallery hunts, self-guided tours, and more—all inspired by Mia’s incredible collection.

Upcoming Family Day Themes

April 12 | Kids in Bloom

Get ready for Kids in Bloom! Burst into spring with this fun and celebratory Family Day. Mia will host a “mini” Art in Bloom with kid florists. Strut your stuff on the floral catwalk and experience the joys of dance.

Create a beautiful floral crown
Strut down the floral catwalk
Experience the beauty of spring


May 10 | May the Force Be with You

This May bring your mom, dress as your favorite Star Wars character, and head to Mia for some Star Wars themed fun! Discover how this fun film saga relates to our collection and the arts. There’ll be a costume contest, Star Wars crafts, and maybe a few familiar characters roaming around the museum. Don’t miss this awesome chance to experience the Force this spring!

Create fun Star Wars themed crafts
Dress to impress as your favorite Star Wars character and participate in a kid’s costume contest, facilitated by the Minnesota Wolfpack Garrison, 11 a.m.–noon
Join Star Wars–themed trivia with Trivia Mafia in the Wells Fargo Community Room, 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 2:30 p.m.
Listen to your favorite K-pop and Star Wars songs, performed by local cellist Mimi Yang
Watch A New Hope in Ojibwe and discover the connection between indigenous heritage and the Star Wars franchise, Pillsbury Auditorium, 2 p.m.
Learn how the Force continues to inspire artists in our community


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Visitors attending Mia's Family Day