The original entrance to Mia, built in 1915, opens onto a mini-Pantheon of Greek and Roman statuary. For the classic museum experience, enter Mia from 24th Street, up the grand staircase, and come face to torso with exquisite examples of Mediterranean art. Most visitors come through the Third Avenue entrance, so you’ll likely have a quieter, more contemplative entry here.
MINNEAPOLIS—Bundle up and join the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) for the return of its iconic Institute of Ice, a celebration of art, winter, and community! This beloved annual event invites guests to experience art like never before, with dazzling ice sculptures inspired by the soon-to-open Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys exhibition and Mia’s world ...
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Minneapolis—The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is pleased to announce that its annual Art in Bloom event, presented by the Friends of the Institute, will include expanded activities. Between April 23 and 26, 2026, the signature Art in Bloom event takes place, featuring more than 160 floral interpretations of artworks throughout Mia. For four days, the galleries come alive with ...