I loved thier special exhibit ( Modern Art and Politics ) and the Tibetan Meditation Room. The…read moreLayout is bizarre and some of my favorite artists weren't represented. The Minneapolis Art Institute is free. The Special exhibit is a special ticket that costs $$ unless you're a member. I went two days and I found free street parking not too far away. When I visited the Prairie Movement featuring Grant Wood and Frank Lolyd Wright I looked for Thomas Hart Benton... He was Missing in Action. MIA has several museum caliber pieces ( by Benton ), in storage. When I asked if they have any American Pop Art, the answer is Yes, but they were all MIA. In MIA's Not on View exhibit. When I asked about surrealism, they said if they have it, it's probably on the second floor. The Layout of MIA is by region and time period. The staff is very helpful at guiding me, but exact answers were challenging. Art is supposed to be for all. MIA has a massive collection, ten percent is on view at any given time. When you visit, you can type in the artist you are looking for on the website. Hopefully you'll be able to see what you seek.

MIA aka Minneapolis Institute of Art…read more Free. Cannot beat that price. This place is pretty big with 3 levels. Small elevators for the public. They have a gift shop and a food shop. Everything is spaced out. Wide space. There were many people but I never felt crowded. They even had a place for little kids to play. I came here to see the art items but I really came to see the $117 million dollar painting by Vincent Van Gogh. Nice. Original. Owned by the MIA. This is a masterpiece! If you live in MN and have not seen this, you are missing out on a masterpiece work of art. Highly recommended

So much to explore with great interactive pieces…read more I've been in the coldest snow days and hottest summer days - it amazes me how much the art withstands the different seasons. In the summer days, you'll see deer, birds, chipmunks, bugs, etc. in addition to the art. The Franconia building is relatively clean & nice.

Beautiful breathtaking wonderful delightful views!!!!!!!! close to the twin cities convientread more

Going forward, I'll be visiting The Sketchy Artist every time I'm in Northfield. This shop is…read morefilled with not only stationary, but adorable gifts, tasty snacks, high quality incense, and much more. I met the owner, who's a lovely person, and we chatted about stationary and what more visitors ought to look at (the incense!). The prices are reasonable for the quality you're getting. There's such a variety of merchandise, I hope I captured enough in my pictures. I bought some lovely matcha cookies, some incense, and a darling bunny bell keychain. Parking: free on-street parking

marvelous selection, beautifully presented, by an incredible talent. Please visit April for an…read moreenergizing and inspirational encounter.

Alexis Bailly is such a fun, easy winery to visit, especially being so close to the cities…read more The setting is really beautiful and peaceful, perfect for a slow afternoon. There are a few different areas to sit and hang out, plus tables spread throughout the property. It's also dog friendly, which is a big plus. The wines are solid, and it's fun to try a variety, especially some of their more unique options. The staff was really helpful in making suggestions also and knew the history of the vineyard which was cool to learn more about. The only thing I felt was missing was more food. They do have a small section where you can grab items to build your own charcuterie board, but I'd love to see a few more food options added.

Tomery was the best! Always attentive and her advice on the wines has always been spot on! Alexis…read moreBailey is a hidden gem! Seek it out!

Beautiful museum and art collection in a modern and well-lit space. Incredible glasswork and other…read morepieces on exhibit.

First time visiting and I have to come back. The glass art on display was absolutely stunning. The…read morelighting is done so well to enhance what you are seeing. I tried to capture my fav piece by walking a video around it but the video just doesn't do it justice. You must see in person. I worked for West Publishing when Mr Cafesjian was an executive there so I have some familiarity with his love of art. It's hard to imagine some of these pieces being part of his home. Such beauty to view everyday. The museum is open to the public but you need to make a reservation at the set times. The guide is very knowledgeable and spends about 20 minutes talking then walks around the museum answering your questions. She was wonderful and a nice addition to the tour. Some of the pieces are on loan so stop back on occasion to see new art.

Incomparable little art boutique featuring a select few local artists in different media. The…read morepersonable owner is a singularly effective promoter of her town and well worth spending a few extra moments for conversation. Every now and then the Purple Turtle Artisan Collective takes its proverbial show on the road for a pop-up store incarnation which is how I first encountered it, and her. So, how I first encountered them, the store and Amanda Scholz, the owner. I'm not sure if I'm clarifying, so I'll move on. If you're within an hour or two drive, or if you have the time to take a little diversion between the Twin Cities and Milwaukee, very well worth your time. However you won't be able to get the unique Sarasvati water color on canvas because I picked up the last one.

So glad I found this great local artist shop. The owner was so helpful in telling me about how to…read moreuse the snippets of yarn. Very inspiring. Lots of pottery, fiber art, jewelry, just about everything.

Dropped in last night for their free Thursday evening admission. All I had to do was check-in at…read morethe front desk and receive a small medallion to wear. They even had a fun free craft going on in the basement, all supplies included and snacks! Yay! I just took an explore at my own pace through a couple of exhibits. The docents are a little creepy... I know they're just doing their job by standing there staring at you or following you around (probably because guests are bad at respecting the rules), but yeah, I found them a little distracting/detracting from the experience. Oh well. I just tried to ignore it and focus on the art as best I could. Moving from room to room and spiralling up gradual stairways will kind of get you lost inside the building. It's large and has multiple floors. The space will shift from cozy to grandiose at a moment's notice. If you don't like being lost, grab a map before you go in. If getting lost is a fun part of the experience for you, then by all means, just enjoy following your nose like I did, haha! I happened to be there on opening night for the new kid's exhibit they added, where you are encouraged to touch as part of exploration. It's not terribly large, but I like things that encourage imaginative play. Shame I saw one lady just staring at her cell phone like a drone while her kid played beside her. There are all-gender bathrooms on the ground floor by the lobby, and additional restrooms scattered throughout the center (when you stumble across them, lol). There are also coat closets for you to hang your coat if you don't need it; they keep the center nice and warm inside! There is an occasional water fountain as well, which is a godsend since they do not allow you to carry ANY drinks (even recloseable water bottles like Hydroflasks) into the exhibit spaces. There are also a couple of gift shops. The one in the lobby has affordable things, the one deeper in on the second floor is like modern art for your home + a wall of books. There are a couple of theatres inside, along with a full restaurant (y'know, if you have money for fancy-schmancy things like eating, oops). For parking you have a couple options: you can utilize the surface lot for $5 and it'll last you until midnight, or you can use the underground lot for $8. Depending on the weather conditions, that extra $3 might make it worth it to you to choose the underground space. On a chilly Thursday November evening, I still chose the outdoor lot and there were plenty of parking spaces available. There is also the option of squeezing into parallel parking along Vineland and using the meters. Obviously, the sculpture garden is also right next door to explore at any time of day for free. I highly recommend it, if only to take a quick selfie with the Cherry & Spoon or blue Cock.

I had the pleasure of attending the performance of Shamel Pitts - Tribe: Marks of Red on Saturday…read moreand it was interesting. I was very entertained as the performers were absolutely AMAZING. I enjoyed the space and I will be back another show and all of the other art parts that offer because I really love the arts. Go and be inspired.

This studio/gallery of American folk art is visually stunning. It showcases decades of work by…read moreAllen Christian, who was on hand and happy to answer all questions. When you visit, do take the time to discuss the art with him. Doing so will help you better appreciate his work. You could spend hours wandering around, or just visit on more than one occasion. The art is visually stunning, but when you pause and understand you can see the political meaning behind it. If you like American Folk Art or just want to experience something extraordinary stop by.

Stopped here during Doors Open '26. I've never really adventured out to this area but was curious…read moreto see what this place was. It's an art gallery full of random oddities. Looks like most of the materials are recycled or thrifted which was cool to see some retro signs or parts. Never ran into the owner/person running the place to ask questions but I'd definitely like to know more about how some of the pieces come together and how they source items. Also not sure if pieces were for sell or it was strictly for show. Cool nonetheless.

Honestly this was the best time I've had in a while. Took a pottery class with a couple friends and…read morehad a BLAST. Jason was delightful and made us all laugh so much. He was so personable and remembered all of our names. He helped us a lot and we even got some help from Tim for a bit who made my cup look impeccable. When he left, I was left with lopsided tragic cups. I'd recommend this to everyone. We had so much fun and it's the perfect work bonding or friend group activity. I want to go back and do another class already. Oh and did I mention, there's wine included??

I HIGHLY recommend taking a pottery class from Jason; he was very responsive and flexible in…read moreplanning a private small group event. The class was super laid-back, fun, and each of us were able to pick up our creations in ~ a week. Jason's space is bright & open, and Jason personally is an awesome dude (and amazing artist)- and wait til you meet his dog :). I can go on & on, but book a class with some friends, de-stress if need be, have some fun.