Best Arts and Culture Places 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."

"Stroll outside to the adjacent Minneapolis Sculpture Garden to see perhaps the most-photographed feature in the city, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen’s “Spoonbridge and Cherry.” Or head to the bustling Nicollet Mall to browse the shops or enjoy a cocktail al fresco before dinner at Butcher and the Boar (a James Beard semi-finalist) for exquisite house-cured meats and homemade pickles. If you don’t have reservations, don’t worry. The outside beer garden serves less casual fare with the same amazing ingredients."

"The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden displays sculptures of the Walker Art Center in a lovely 19-acre urban green space. One of the most famous pieces is Claes Oldenburg's Spoonbridge and Cherry. In addition to the sculptures, this popular tourist attraction is also home to the Cowles Pavilion & Regis Promenade and the Alene Grossman Memorial Arbor and Flower Garden with seasonal displays."

"This 19-acre green space, studded with contemporary works such as the oft-photographed Spoonbridge & Cherry by Claes Oldenburg, sits beside the Walker Art Center. The Cowles Conservatory, abloom with exotic... Top ChoiceMuseum in Minneapolis"

"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."

"Over in Phillips West, check out American Swedish Institute, which has earned four stars out of 55 reviews on Yelp. You can find the museum and cultural center at 2600 Park Ave. Housed in a turn-of-the-century mansion that once belonged to a Swedish-American newspaper publisher, the museum has long focused on offering Swedish cultural, educational and artistic events to the local community."

"If folding a paper airplane is a challenge, you’re going to be blown away by the things Swedish artist Bea Szenfeld has created, turning paper into couture in the exhibit “Papier” at American Swedish Institute through July 11. Szenfeld’s dresses have been worn by Lady Gaga and Bjork. Don’t miss “Papier Noir,” a paper gown that looks like a fur cape on the second floor of the museum."

"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."

"The Soo Center (or SooVAC, as it’s known to locals) is a community arts centre in Minneapolis’ residential Lowry Hill East neighbourhood, complete with an outdoor library and an easy, friendly atmosphere. Most artists are local and work is often sculptural, incorporating found objects or scraps of detritus: Objects For Consideration, a recent exhibition, featured decorative objects from the studios of over 20 artists on a series of shelves. SooVAC is a storefront gallery, and its one large hall looks out directly onto the street, encouraging passersby to come in to browse and drawing large crowds on opening nights."

"Located at the far eastern end of Grand Avenue, Grand Hand Gallery is the perfect start to a day of shopping the street. This absolutely beautiful shop is a curated art gallery divided into two rooms. The first room showcases a stunning collection of some of the most beautiful hand-crafted ceramics and wooden goods you will ever see."

"At this newbie, co-owners Lisa Neumann and Katherine Pardue feature bagel sandwiches, red peas with collard greens and rice, mac and cheese, biscuits and gravy and French toast with plum preserves, and the bakery counter is stocked with homages to Oreos, Pop Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats and other beloved favorites."

"the herald angels sing – glory to this vegan and gluten-free cafe and bakery!. Among the best vegan restaurants in Minneapolis, this bakery serves up delicious bagels, sandwiches and baked goods. Plus they dish out a weekend brunch for the hungry and/or hungover."

"Appetizers include BBQ jackfruit fries, cauliflower wings, and nachos with cheeze sauce and walnut taco meat. Favorite main dishes include the Mac attack burger with buffalo mac and cheeze and the boolin buffalo cauliflower-based chicken wrap. The dessert menu includes the Trio big chocolate cookie, vanilla cake with strawberry sauce, and sweet potato pie."

"Owner Louis Hunter presides over the state's first Black-owned vegan restaurant. His soul food dishes (collard greens, mac and cheese, yams, barbecue jackfruit "ribs") are popular, as are the burgers. A top seller is shredded jackfruit, dressed with barbecue sauce, pepper Jack cheese and slaw, wrapped in a tortilla and deep-fried."

"Finally, over in Whittier, check out Trio Plant-based, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 59 reviews on Yelp. You can find the vegan and vegetarian spot, which offers comfort food and more, at 610 W."

"Khyber Pass is low-key still one of St. Paul’s tastiest restaurants. Always go for the nightly special: Whatever it is, get it. If you’re looking for Middle Eastern cuisine, Khyber Pass delivers every time the deep, arousing flavors Afghani food is famous for."

"They have 16 flavors on rotation at any given time, and while they definitely offer the classics, our favorites are the ones that push the boundaries a little. Try sweet basil vanilla, Mango Pineapple Ginger, rhubarb, and the “Good Girl” which is made with lavender, almond milk and burnt honey. Bonus: many of their flavors are dairy-free and vegan!"

"3146 Hennepin Ave South, MinneapolisThe scoop: With 16-18 rotating and creative flavors, you don’t know what you’ll find including concoctions like Purple Reign, Good Girl, and Charlotte’s Web. Find LaLa at Farmers Markets around the metro, too."

"A beautiful little shop in Uptown, La La serves both kid-approved cones and more sophisticated flavors adults adore, like the olive oil and balsamic vinegar Olivia Balsamico. There is also a wide selection of house-made sodas."

"The oldest ice cream shop on our list is the popular American ice cream standard, Dairy Queen, which has been in business since 1940. We all know Dairy Queen for their Blizzard treats, chocolate dipped cones, Peanut Buster Parfaits, Dilly Bars, DQ cakes… the list goes on. Try their Blizzard of the month for a flavor twist on a fan favorite."

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