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Museums + Galleries

Boasting amazing buildings and engaging exhibits, Minneapolis area museums inspire art lovers, history buffs and science hounds alike.

The Walker Art Center is a must-see; Newsweek calls is "possibly the best contemporary art museum in the U.S." The adjoining Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is home to more than 40 large-scale works, including Claes Oldenburg's iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry.

A visit to the Mill City Museum provides a portal to Minneapolis's flour-milling past. Thanks to an in-house Baking Lab, this interactive gem is billed as "the best-smelling museum ever created." Have a nose for science? Filled with 1.75 million artifacts, the Science Museum of Minnesota welcomes more than a million visitors a year, hosting a laundry list of stunning, nationally-touring exhibits.

A thriving gallery scene also offers plenty to see. The Northeast Arts District, Soo Visual Arts Center and Midway Contemporary Art will help you expand your collection.

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Weisman Art Museum

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Get a sneak peek at plans for the major expansion designed by visionary Frank Gehry. The signature steel building is a Minneapolis icon.

The Louvre Sets up at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts

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The Louvre and the Masterpiece exhibition features works of art drawn from all eight of the Musée du Louvre’s departments, spanning 4,000 years. October 18, 2009 through January 10, 2010

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