Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Minneapolis Institute of Hearts, Minnesota

One of my favorite ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Twin Cities is by visiting the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) for their “Institute of Hearts” event. This free annual event is an opportunity to share the love and admire more than 100,000 works of art representing 5,000 years of world history. Guests are offered paper hearts to leave by their favorite masterpiece. It’s fun to see all the paper hearts scattered on the gallery floors throughout the museum! Come feel the love and visit Mia the week of February 14 to pick up your paper heart from the visitor experience desk in the lobby. Admission to Mia is FREE and no tickets required for this event.

Things to know:

*Admission to the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is FREE for all visitors

*Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Mia the week of February 14 with “Institute of Hearts”. Guests are offered a paper heart to leave by their favorite artwork.

*Institute of Hearts is a free annual event. No ticket required.

*Mia features 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.

*Mia’s Family Center is available for little ones and families to read children’s art books, enjoy toys, and play.

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

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Found my doppelganger:

I loved all of the pieces depicting familiar scenes of Minnesota. Here is Stone Arch Bridge crossing the Mississippi at St. Anthony Falls:

Near our home in the St. Croix Valley:

Mia’s Family Center is a drop-in space for families. I love their kid-friendly art books and toys. They also had an exhibit of children’s artwork. It is a great space for little museum-goers to enjoy! A private restroom and nursing room are available. Open daily during museum hours.