People standing around a painting in a museum gallery — Mia Book Tours; Participate in lively discussions of works of art related to popular books, facilitated by a museum guide; free public tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays; private tours by request

Tours

Be inspired through the power of art! Private tours are available for all student and adult groups. Guided school and university tours are free.

Use our online form to request a tour for your group.

Group Guidelines

Our group guidelines will help you and your group prepare for your visit and include information about chaperones, parking, and tour policies. Guidelines are available in English, Spanish, Somali, and Hmong.

Guided Tour Group Guidelines

Self-Guided Tour Group Guidelines

Public Tours

Mia offers a variety of public tours of our permanent collection and exhibitions, led by Mia guides. Whether you’re looking for an in-depth exploration or a casual conversation, there’s a tour for every interest.

Discover the museum with the help of our trained tour guides.

School Tours

Choose from a selection of popular topics for tours of the museum’s permanent collection. Your tour guides will work with you to make connections to your classroom. All school group tours are free.

Self-Guided Visits

Self-guided visits allow groups of all ages to experience Mia’s collection with an array of possibilities. As a self-guided group, you can bring your own resources to aid in your exploration or request materials from us.

Private Tours

Explore Mia with a private tour tailored to your group’s interests. Private tours are available for student, adult, and multigenerational groups of 10 or more. Choose from a variety of topics featuring works from Mia’s permanent collection or current exhibitions

Accessibility and Specialized Tours

Art and Activities Accessible for Everyone

Learn more about specialized accessible tours and accessibility accommodations. Visit our Accessibility and Inclusion page to learn more about Mia’s services for visitors with disabilities.

Purcell-Cutts House Tours

A Masterpiece of Prairie School Architecture

The Purcell-Cutts House, designed and built by William Gray Purcell and George Grant Elmslie. Located at 2328 Lake Place in Minneapolis, the house has been extensively restored and is part of the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

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