Best 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"

"Built into the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill, Mill City Museum is located on the historic Mississippi Riverfront. Here, visitors of all ages learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry, the river, and the city of Minneapolis."

"The building is indeed a former mill, and highlights include a ride inside an eight-story grain elevator (the 'Flour Tower'), Betty Crocker exhibits and a baking lab. It's not terribly exciting unless you're..."

"The Mill City Museum, built from the ruins of the Washburn Mill, sits right next to the Mississippi River. It is family-friendly and features interactive exhibits, a restaurant, gift shop, and much more."

"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."

"Recognized as one of St. Paul's defining structures, the James J. Hill House is a massive 36,000-sqare-foot mansion on a hill overlooking downtown St. Paul and the Mississippi River. Today, the house functions as a museum exhibiting the Hill family's collection of art as well as antique furniture and musical instruments including a pipe organ. Perhaps the most arresting quality of the house is its stunning and delicate woodwork, which fills the rooms with warmth even on cold winter days."

"This place is located a few blocks from Fort Road at Kellogg Blvd and is a really treasured building in Minnesota. It is a 25 year old center which preserves the past of Minneapolis for the future generations. A library contains some artifacts dating back to the Hmong’s and the Ojibwe who are part of this history."

"345 Kellogg Boulevard West // Saint Paul, MN 55102 The Minnesota History Center is home to an innovative museum with ever-changing exhibits and a modern library."

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"John Sugimura has an extraordinary knack for knowing what Minnesotans want out of sushi. And by that, we are not talking about mayonnaise-y monster rolls (though those do have their place and time). Instead, he knows we love our tuna, we love our salmon and shrimp, and we love texture and relative familiarity."

"Somehow, PinKU feels like both a sushi bar and a food truck, all at once. You’ll find the usual sushi rolls as well as some crazy fish-topped rice plates. Not to mention, a rotating menu of specials so unique that you won’t find them anywhere else."

"NE in East Bank-Nicollet Island, the sushi bar and Japanese spot, which offers seafood and more, is the highest-rated sushi spot in Minneapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 213 reviews on Yelp."

"This Northeast sushi and robata spot has been around since 2011 and remains an essential for all things Japanese cuisine. It had closed for some time in 2020 due to the pandemic, but it’s now open and serving again in its airy location."

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"Kick off an all night feast with a few friends inside this lively restaurant at the edge of downtown with a scads of oysters, both raw with fries and Rockafeller. Dive into cold poached shrimp before tearing into the whole roasted, entirely de-boned grilled bass. Under lauded chef Jamie Malone Eastside has become a lively good time with 90’s music playing overhead and a staff that while delightfully professional, never take themselves or the experience too seriously."

"Prima is one of the best Italian restaurants for family dining in Minneapolis. They offer a fantastic selection of pastas, salads, panini and fresh meat and seafood options. Their entire menu is made from ingredients grown locally at their family farm in nearby Waconia, Minnesota."