The Best Places To See in Minneapolis

This is one of my favorite places in the Twin Cities. I could spend hours here wandering around and taking in some of the most amazing art. From Ancient to Modern, the galleries are beautiful. The traveling exhibits are some of my favorite things to check out, and while those will have an admission fee -- well worth the price -- the museum itself has free admission, though you can place a donation in the box. The last two exhibits I saw were the Martin Luther exhibit and the Guillermo del Toro exhibit. Both were phenomenal. I don't think some patrons did their research into the del Toro exhibit though, some of their expressions were priceless.

This is a world-class art venue. Any visitor to Minneapolis who cares for art and finds the current exhibits interesting should feel FOMO unless he or she visits. The exhibits on both of my visits were thoughtful and beautifully-installed. The Walker is usually working with other ambitious institutions (Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, Fort Worth Museum of Modern Art, for example) to produce thought-provoking thematic exhibitions with lasting impact. The Mediatheque looks promising: I spent 15 minutes there. The exhibition spaces are excellent and large enough to accommodate ambitious installations.

ASI is absolutely beautiful and such an enjoyable experience. I am particularly fond of Scandinavian culture (I'm Danish) and I feel that ASI truly represents the culture, food, and art of Scandinavia. The volunteers/employees were all so helpful and knowledgeable about every piece of the institute. You can walk around freely throughout the house, but they also offer guided tours. There is a cafe located in the main lobby that makes for a perfect treat before or after your visit. There was something very relaxing about enjoying a cup of tea and a scone after perusing throughout a Swedish mansion. Parking is free, it's fairly inexpensive to visit, and the ASI is truly stunning.