Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Maple Grove

"From ancient sculptures to contemporary photography, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) inspires wonder with extraordinary exhibitions and one of the finest wide-ranging art collections in the country. From Monet to Matisse, Asian to African, 40,000-year-old artifacts to world-famous masterpieces, Mia links the past to the present and enables global conversations. The museum also offers free one-hour guided tours."

"The Minneapolis Institute of Art is an internationally recognized institution. From Greek sculpture to Warhol, silver vessels to van Gogh, we've got it all."

"The Walker Art Center is a great demonstration of Minneapolis’s stunning art history. This isn’t just a meager museum, as you could spend hours going through all the phenomenal museums at the Walker Art Center. If you care about art even a smidgen, coming here is something you must do."

"The first-class art center has a strong permanent collection of 20th-century art and photography, including big-name US painters and great US pop art. On Monday evenings from late July to late August, the museum... Top ChoiceGardens in Minneapolis"

"Housed in a striking stainless steel and brick building designed by architect Frank Gehry, the Weisman Art Museum is both educational and approachable. The museum’s collection features early twentieth-century American artists, such as Georgia O’Keeffe and Marsden Hartley, as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art. They always have a great selection of events, so be sure to check their calendar to see what’s in town."

"The Weisman, which occupies a swooping silver structure by architect Frank Gehry, is a university (and city) highlight. The airy main galleries hold cool collections of 20th-century American art, ceramics, Korean furniture and works on paper."

"The Weisman Art Museum, founded in 1934, is a modern art museum located at the University of Minnesota. It features a collection of more than 25,000 images, and traditional Korean furniture and Native American Mimbres pottery."

"Since 2002, The Museum of Russian Art has served as the Twin Cities’ window to art, history, and culture of Muscovite Russia, the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, its former republics, and post-Soviet Russia. Housed in a beautifully renovated historic building, the museum’s multi-level galleries provide a tranquil and intimate setting for their exhibitions and educational events. A one-hour tour is free with admission."

"The Museum of Russian Art is a charming museum and the only one of its kind in the entire country. It serves to show the art, culture, and history of Russia through exhibits, lectures, and live performances."

"A historic venue in its own right, the Minnesota Museum of Art is sure to be hosting an exhibit to charm your creative sensibilities. The museum is known for its significant collection of purely American artists, with over 4,500 pieces that span the entire landscape of this country's creative capacities. Masters such as Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson and Paul Manship grace the museum walls."

"Located in the Cass Gilbert-designed Pioneer Endicott building, the Minnesota Museum of American Art has a history that spans back to 1894. The M strives to bring in diverse exhibits that connect audiences with relevant subjects and issues. Currently undergoing major renovations, plan a visit to the M when it reopens December 2, 2018."

"The iconic Minnesota Museum of American Art has found it's home in the historic Pioneer Endicott building. While the indoor galleries are currently closed for a total rehaul, you can still take in The M’s exhibitions from their window galleries and skyways."

"Northrup King Building is the largest art complex in Minnesota, with more than 350 artists and small businesses who are working, showing, and selling their wares in this 1917 former seed company complex. First Thursdays and Open Saturdays, as well as annual events like Art-a-Whirl and Art Attack!. give plenty of opportunity to browse and shop 19 mediums from jewelry to mosaics and digital to graphic arts."

"The Hmong Cultural Center is a small community exhibition, but it’s well worth a visit to this University Avenue gem that’s been in Saint Paul for about twenty years. Located conveniently next to the Green Line, spend some time learning about the Hmong population’s experience, art and history in Saint Paul, and you might befriend one of the hundreds of people who take community classes at the center. While you're in the area, stop in for a bite at one of our favorite University Avenue restaurants."

"1362 7th St. W. St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 224-2348Directory |Website. This is not your average coffee shop. Fresh Grounds is awesome because it is a non-profit business where 100 percent of the profits go back into its program, which provides job training for at-risk youth."

"Over in West 7th, check out Fresh Grounds, which has earned four stars out of 35 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the coffee and tea and breakfast and brunch spot by heading over to 1362 W."

"Elegant and trendy might describe this restaurant, but the dishes they serve here are totally unpretentious and globally-inspired. Serving up seasonal small plates, Fig + Farro is quickly becoming known as one of the best vegan restaurants in Minneapolis for their rotating international cuisine and outstanding vegan brunch."

"A post shared by RIVA (@rivash4) on Jan 18, 2020 at 11:13pm PST. Situated inside Calhoun Square, fig + farro serves vegan food with bold global flavors, along with craft cocktails. The space is trendy and elegant and exudes a chill vibe."

"This vegan eatery inside Calhoun Square has a whole play house area for kids to explore while adults can sip a glass of biodynamic wine. Order a little hummus and some cruelty-free comfort food and everyone is happy."

"Towering more than 300 feet over the ground, the Cathedral of St. Paul is the perfect beginning to any sightseeing tour of the city. With stunning stained-glass windows and walls finished in Italian Botticino marble, the structure hearkens to the glories of European capitals yet it's also uniquely American in its neo-Classicist touches. With stunning statues and a massive organ, it's got all the finery that you would expect from a great cathedral."

"Even if you weren’t, you’ll absolutely appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of this cathedral. So many stories were started here as couples celebrate their vows or babies get baptized or families come on a holiday to worship. Once again this is a prime spot for overseeing downtown St. Paul and pulling some of the rich histories of the State Capitol into your family portraits."

"Located on the top of the Ramsey Hill, it is the pride of Minnesota residents. It features a copper dome. It’s beaux-art style architecture is inspired by the world-famous French Cathedrale Sacré-Coeur (which is slightly more Byzantine), and from the Cathedral of Périgueux."

"Before I started researching locations for photoshoots I had never considered “The Old Loading Docks”!. How could I miss it!?!. It’s an awesome location for entrepreneurs or small business owners that want a modern feel to their branding portraits."

"This is one of the USA's largest campuses, with some 50,000 students. Most of the campus is in the East Bank neighborhood. Washington Ave SE and Oak St SE is the bulls eye, thronged by coffee shops, fast-food..."

"Colleges & UniversitiesLocated between Mississippi and University aves. and 10th Ave. and Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MN MoreLess Info. The University of Minnesota offers four coordinate campuses across the state."

"You have to pay for the rides at the Mall of America, but window shopping is free. Credit: Jamie Bartosch/ Suburban TravelingMom. Mall of America is the largest fully enclosed retail and entertainment complex in the United States."