Free Museums in Woodbury

"Located in the neighborhood of Whittier, on an eight-acre campus formerly known as Morrison Park, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) is government-funded fine art museum that is open to the public free of charge. Featuring an encyclopedic collection of over 80,000 objects, spanning 5,000 years of world history, the MIA is home to one of the finest wide-ranging art collections in the country, consisting of remarkable exhibitions and collections of art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas, as well as a vast collection of Asian art and sculpture. Inspiring wonder through art, the MIA also features traveling collections from other museums, as well as the Minnesota Artists Exhibition Program, which focuses on displaying works by local artists from Minnesota."

"This museum is a huge trove housing a veritable history of art. The modern and contemporary collections will astonish, while the Asian galleries (2nd floor) and Decorative Arts rooms (3rd floor) are also..."

"In these drawings by painter and sculptor Robert Longo, the juxtaposition of contorted bodies with the title National... Contemporary art is the art of today. Walker Art Center, located in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis, will expose you to multidisciplinary modern and contemporary art with its collections including books, costumes, drawings, media works, paintings, photography and prints."

"3 p.m.: After you’ve freshened up, head over to the Walker Art Center. The art museum’s diverse galleries feature thousands of pieces across a wide array of visual and media arts. Beyond standard oil paintings and photography, the collection includes books, costumes, and multimedia projects, as well as live performance art and videos."

"The Mill City Museum takes a look at the history of the industry of flour milling. It is part of the Washburn A Mill, which was constructed in 1880, when it was the largest of its type. The structure was destroyed in a 1991 fire and today you will find the museum on the ruins with a space spanning 8 stories."

"If you’re a fixture in your grocery store’s baking aisle, you should appreciate Mill City Museum. This is is a very fun and educational museum. You can see how important flour is to Minneapolis, Minnesota."

"When you want to see modern art, just head to the University of Minnesota's glimmering stainless steel and brick building overlooking the Mississippi River. There you'll find the free Weisman Art Museum, a teaching museum at UMN and a leader in the world of modern art, integrating the perspectives of local culture and history. You can’t miss the unique exterior facade of curved metal structures by world renowned architect Frank Gehry."

"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."

"James J. Hill was the wealthy and successful builder of the Great Northern Railway. His impressive home reflects both his power and prosperity. Upon its completion in 1891, the Hill mansion was the most expensive home in Minnesota, with 22 fireplaces, 13 bathrooms and 16 crystal chandeliers."

"Downtown's James J. Hill House, located at 240 Summit Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the landmark and historical building, museum and walking tour spot 4.5 stars out of 35 reviews."

"Though the Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum recently moved to a new location, but you’ll still find the O-scale models of your favorite trains. Much of the museum replicates the railroads and landmarks that travel through Minnesota, but you’ll find some Easter egg treats hidden in the tracks, such as Big Foot and Mickey’s Diner."

"Twin City Model Railroad Museum, a museum in Midway, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 17 Yelp reviews. Head over to 668 Transfer Road, Suite 8 to see for yourself. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor."

"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."

"This museum is well suited for the young generation of kids and offers them that adult experience while they are still young. Kids from all walks of life can come to this place to explore and have engaging fun with other kids. Since 1982, the museum has been stimulating the cognitive development of kids by using plays to enhance their cognitive abilities."

"Located near the Convention Center, Ping's serves vegetarian entrées, including some made with mock duck. The restaurant is willing to make substitutions for any dish. Open daily for lunch and dinner Full service vegan options take-out, delivery, wine/beer/alcohol VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$"

"Locations: Eat Street – 2605 Nicollet Ave 612-345-7064  Northeast – 519 Central Ave NE 612-223-8071Hours: Mon-Thurs 7 am-9 pm, Fri-Sat 7 am-1 am, Sun 7 am-3 pm. Glam Doll is one of my very favorite places to get donuts in the Twin Cities. They bake fresh inventive donuts every day using bold flavors and unexpected flavor combinations."

"Serving up all the donuts you can fit into your mouth, Glam Doll has been all the rage since they opened in 2013. If you are a donut lover (who isn’t?) they cater to vegans with 8-10 delectable daily varieties. Note: Only the Eat Street location serves vegan donuts."

"These crazy-creatively flavored doughnuts are as kitchy fun as the room they are served in. Open until 1 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. 2605 Nicollet AveMinneapolis, MN 55408"

"P.J. Murphy’s recently closed temporarily for a rebrand, expanding the bakery’s French offerings as a nod to chef/co-owner Francois Kiemde’s culinary background as a French-trained chef. As part of it, the spot has reopened under the name La Boulangerie Marguerite (pronounced Lah Boo-Lanj-Er-EE Mar-Gah-Reet). Longstanding favorites and original recipes of top sellers such as doughnuts, fritters, sourdough bread and baguettes from P.J."

"The croissants (chocolate, almond and plain) were all phenomenal. Crispy, buttery and full of flavor -- almost takes me back t..."

"Offering a stunning Saturday and Sunday brunch, Meritage brings class to its brunch patrons in classic French bistro style. Offering everything from banana bread French toast to crab and artichoke crépes, this restaurant is definitely worth the inevitable wait on any given weekend. Chef Klein, a renowned St Paul restaurateur in his own right, presents a brunch menu easy to fall in love with."

"The very last word in French cooking, and perhaps even better for fresh seafood, Meritage has been open for ten years in downtown St. Paul offering the highest-standard of fine-dining fare and intimate dining experience. (651) 222-5670410 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102"

"But who cares, you came for the best most creative but still traditional French bistro food in the Twin Cities.” See all Meritage reviews"

"I don’t often do a review, but our experience this evening at Ruth’s Chris was so fantastic I had to share. From the time we arrived the gentleman who sa..."