seascape in dark, rich colors of green, blue, purple, red; a pier and red signal light tower at R side; cresting waves in light green, dark blue sky across top of canvas — Max Pechstein, Stormy Sea (detail), 1921. Oil on canvas. Gift of Harriet and Walter Pratt, 2023.58.1

Public Tour: Inspired by Books

Inspired by Books tours, facilitated by Mia guides, relate works of art to popular books. A new book is presented each month. Tours are free and begin in the General Mills Lobby on the first floor at the Information Bar. Tours take place the last three Tuesdays of each month at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and the last three Thursdays of each month at 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Upcoming Book Selections

2026

August Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie by Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty
September Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
October Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
November My Friends by Fredrik Backman
December Get the Picture by Bianca Bosker

2027

January Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Find books and more at Hennepin County Library. Library cards are free for all Hennepin County residents, or find your home library system at the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA).

Tours at Mia

Learn more about tours at Mia, or request a private tour for your book club.

_{Max Pechstein, Stormy Sea (detail), 1921. Oil on canvas. Gift of Harriet and Walter Pratt, 2023.58.1}