The Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) features an impressive collection of paintings, photographs, prints and drawings, textiles, architecture, and decorative arts. With approximately 80,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of world history, the MIA is considered one of the best free museums and housing “one of the finest and most comprehensive Asian art collections in the country.” As part of its 100th birthday, the MIA promised surprise masterpieces for its centennial celebration. “Woman Reading a Letter” is one of only 34 known works by 17th century Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. It was unveiled as the first masterpiece to be on loan during the MIA’s centennial year.
Things to know: Minneapolis Institute of Art
*Admission is FREE for all visitors
*More than 100,000 works of art representing 5,000 years of world history
*Open 10 am – 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Mondays. Extended hours until 9 pm Thursdays.
*Private and public tours available
*Free age-appropriate scavenger hunts available from the Information Desk
Our onboard snack bar serves beer, wine, lemonade, soda, coffee, candy, chips, and sandwiches. Pre-order a River Rock Meal to add to your trip or grab a pizza or sandwich at our River Rock Patio before boarding the boat.
We do not allow outside food to be brought onboard, but if you have a personal water bottle you want to bring, that is okay.
Our onboard snack bar serves beer, wine, lemonade, soda, coffee, candy, chips, and sandwiches. Pre-order a River Rock Meal to add to your trip or grab a pizza or sandwich at our River Rock Patio before boarding the boat.
We do not allow outside food to be brought onboard, but if you have a personal water bottle you want to bring, that is okay.
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Our onboard snack bar serves beer, wine, lemonade, soda, coffee, candy, chips, and sandwiches. Pre-order a River Rock Meal to add to your trip or grab a pizza or sandwich at our River Rock Patio before boarding the boat.
We do not allow outside food to be brought onboard, but if you have a personal water bottle you want to bring, that is okay.
Our onboard snack bar serves beer, wine, lemonade, soda, coffee, candy, chips, and sandwiches. Pre-order a River Rock Meal to add to your trip or grab a pizza or sandwich at our River Rock Patio before boarding the boat.
We do not allow outside food to be brought onboard, but if you have a personal water bottle you want to bring, that is okay.
Shop Photography Prints
Afterwards, we played at the museum’s Family Center. It is such a great space for families to enjoy kid-friendly books and toys or just let some energy out. I loved their children’s book collection all about art!
