The Institute thanks these funders and the more than 27,000 citizens who support the museum annually through individual, family, and corporate memberships and contributions. View maps of the galleries . The Institute is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and July 4. The Institute is barrier free and wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available.
Tours are available for individuals or groups with special needs.
Our History The Minneapolis Institute of Arts was established in 1883. The museum building, designed by the firm of McKim, Mead and White, opened its doors in 1915. In 1974 the Japanese architect Kenzo Tange was commissioned to design needed additions to the neoclassical structure. In the 1990s, with funds from the New Beginnings Campaign, the museum was renovated, the collections reinstalled, and state of the art technology introduced to help visitors and members interpret the works of art. Our Mission The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is dedicated to national leadership in bringing arts and people together to discover, enjoy, and understand the world's diverse artistic heritage.