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Twin Cities Museums


The Minneapolis & Saint Paul area is a great mix of arts, culture and history. This is certainly evident in the spectacular museums that are available for kids and adults. Whether in the Minneapolis Northwest area or outside of the service area, you'll have a great experience!
 
 

Minnesota's Only Indoor Aquarium
Minnesota's Only Indoor Aquarium If you can't swim with the fishes, go see them at Mall of America. The newly renovated aquarium is great for all ages! 
Maple Grove Arts Center
Maple Grove Arts Center A jewel on Main Street Arbor Lakes you won't want to miss. Exhibitions, classes and events throughout the year. 
Surly Beer Tours
Surly Beer Tours Make a Friday evening out of it and tour the Surly Brewing Company. You must sign up ahead of time. 
American Swedish Institute
612-871-4907
2600 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55407
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American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, Minneosta is a 33-room mansion features exhibits dedicated in preserving new and old Swedish traditions and heritage. Self-guided & guided tours, plus special programs for groups.


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Bakken Museum
612.926.3878
3537 Zenith Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55416
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A one-of-a-kind museum exploring the mysteries of our electrical world. We promise, it will shock you - literally!

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Bell Museum of Natural History
612.624.7083
10 Church Street Southeast
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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As Minnesota's state natural history museum, the Bell Museum of Natural History is a great place for families and friends to get close to the wild in their hands-on Touch and See Room and wildlife dioramas. Discover the natural world through exhibits, programs, and more.
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Eidem Homestead
763-493-8333
4345 101st Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
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Eidem Homestead or Brooklyn Park Historical Farm in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is a living history farm with many interactive exhibits and special events throughout the year.


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Ellingson Car Museum
763-428-7337
20950 Rogers Drive
Rogers, MN 55374
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Ellingson Car Museum in Rogers, Minnesota features 100 vehicles, including cars, trucks and motorcycles, from the early 1920's through the muscle cars of the 60's and 70's. Gift shop, ice cream shop, and car shows throughout the year.


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Foshay Museum and Observation Deck
612.215.3783
821 Marquette Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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The Foshay Tower was the first skyscraper built west of the Mississippi. Visit the museum to uncover the remarkable story behind this unique skyscraper and its eccentric creator. View the city from the outdoor Observation Deck on the 31st floor.

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Hennepin History Museum
612.870.1329
2303 Third Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
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The Hennepin History Museum is one of the Twin Cities' most unique social history museums. They offer superb exhibits, a historic mansion setting, and archival collections of priceless scholarly value.

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Maple Grove Arts Center
763-494-3948
7916 Main Street
Maple Grove, MN 55369
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The Maple Grove Arts Center, located on Main Street Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove, Minnesota, features art works and classes from local artists, plus many special events and exhibits throughout the year.


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Mill City Museum
612-341-7555
704 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
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Mill City Museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota was built into the ruins of what was once the world's largest flour mill. This museum located on the riverfront teaches visitors and groups about the intertwined histories of the flour industry, the river, and the city of Minneapolis.


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Minneapolis Institute of Arts
612-870-3046 / 888-642-2787
2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts in Minneapolis, Minnesota features many great art works from local artists as well as from around the world. Traveling exhibits, programs for kids and adults, plus many special features to groups.


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Minnesota Children's Museum
651-225-6000
10 West Seventh Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
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Minnesota Children's Museum in Saint Paul, Minnesota is a museum just for kids six months to 10 years old. Seven galleries of uniquely designed hands-on, exhibits to inspire creativity and fun!


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Minnesota History Center
651-296-2747 / 800-657-3773
345 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55102
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The Minnesota History Center is home to a vast collection of artifacts ranging from American Indian moccasins and artwork to furniture and photographs, Civil War-era flags and a wealth of geneaological information.


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Science Museum of Minnesota
651-221-9444 / 651-221-9426
120 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55102
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The Science Museum of Minnesota in Saint Paul, Minnesota feautres a 100-year history of unforgettable science fun and education. The museum is well-known for its unique combination of cutting-edge technology and hands-on entertainment, including innovative exhibits, a convertible-dome 9 story high Omnitheater, and a world-class collection of fossils and artifacts.


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Sea Life Minnesota
952-853-0603 / 888-348-3824
120 East Broadway
Bloomington, MN 55425
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Sea Life Minnesota located in the lower level of Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota is an all-new aquarium offering fascinating new displays, cool hands-on activities for kids, tons more sea creatures than ever before and an ocean full of fun!


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The Flashlight Museum

11621 95th Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
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Flashlight fans can browse through some of the greatest vintage flashlights to ever hit the planet and check out some of the up and coming high-tech models at The Flashlight Museum in Maple Grove, Minnesota.


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The Museum of Russian Art
(612) 821-9045
5500 Stevens Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55419
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The Museum of Russian Art is the only museum in North America dedicated to the preservation and presentation of Russian art and artifacts. They feature a dynamic rotation of exhibitions providing a gateway to understanding Russia's history, its heritage, and its art through the masterworks of its greatest artists.

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Walker Art Center
(612) 375-7684
1750 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
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The Walker Art Center is a catalyst for the creative expression of artists and the active engagement of audiences. Focusing on the visual, performing, and media arts of our time, the Walker takes a global, multidisciplinary, and diverse approach to the creation, presentation, interpretation, collection, and preservation of art.

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Weisman Art Museum
(612) 625-9494
333 East River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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The Weisman Art Museum offers an educational and friendly museum experience. 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. A teaching museum for the University of Minnesota and the community, the Weisman provides a fresh, engaging arts experience through an array of programs and a changing schedule of exhibitions. There's always something interesting to see and do at WAM.


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Pinpoint Your Summer

Pinpoint Your Summer Giveaway - We're encouraging visitors & locals to get out and see what the Minneapolis & St. Paul area has to offer during the warm, summer months. 
Upcoming Events
Minnesota and the Civil War
March 2 - September 8, 2013
Minnesota History Center
The Museum of Non Participation: The New Deal
April 18 - July 14, 2013
Walker Art Center
Omnitheater: Tornado Alley
January 1 - June 20, 2013
Science Museum of Minnesota