Minneapolis Institute of Arts

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jetaime

Joined 5 years ago

sigh. its sad that its being said by you but your rite. there should be far more art. and yes better examples of history. but were using a kinda small space sooo i guess we gotta deal hu.

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A5thofGin

Joined 5 years ago

Hey, uradel!. ura-pretentious douche. Review the Museum if you want, you pompous windbag, but don't presume to know enough about the Midwest to insult it's residents. Go back to Haahhhvaaahd and stay there til you figure out what real class is. Losah.

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uradel

Joined 6 years ago

Disappointing. I am sad to say I find this museum to be disappointing. I'm sure I have a different perspective than native Minnesotans and out of respect for them I understand their academically innocent childlike admiration of this place. Many residents of the twin cities come from farms or at least remember agrarian life in their not too distant past. This being the case, I'm sure any museum looks like a winner from a rural citizens perspective. It's simply the most contained art they have ever seen. Psychologically I understand this. However, being raised between Chicago, the east coast & Europe, I do look at this museum through a different lens. Not only do I see a very limited collection, but in some exhibits there are very poor examples of their kind. Of course the halls are well maintained and the exhibits look impressive but that is not what makes a museum. It is simply limited compared to world class museums which this is not. Again, it saddens me because this building and it's facade is absolutely beautiful and I have viewed these collections more than once, hoping to see more. I really tried to like this place. Unfortunately there is absolutely know way I can mention the Louvre, Victoria & Albert, The Royal Academy, MOMA, or the Metropolitan in New York in the same breath as the MIA. There is no comparison.

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Contributor

Joined 10 years ago

An impressive collection of art, from antiquity to the present, is housed in this splendid, sprawling building.. In Short
Founded in 1883, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts moved to its present home--an imposing, white-columned, neoclassical structure overlooking Fair Oaks Park--in 1915. The three-storied building's galleries are high-ceilinged and well-lit. The permanent collection consists of more than 100,000 pieces, ranging from Asian antiquities to world-renown European and American paintings to modern architecture and photography. The institute also hosts frequent traveling and temporary exhibitions. The schedule of tours, classes, films and special performances is extensive.

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nchand18

Joined 7 years ago

One of the best museums. Having traveled to many museums around the country and in Europe, the MIA is truly one of the best. They have a great permanent collection, you'll find anything that fits your taste, from modern to asian and european masters.

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adum0

Joined 11 years ago

go here on a rainy day. Easily the best bargain in town. There is so many different types of art (chinese, egyptian, greecian, roman, &c...). And since this museum shares space with the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, there is a constant changing abstract section.

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bingsy

Joined 11 years ago

Unbelievably Wonderful!. I love the painting of the tornado over St. Paul and the painting that looks like a giant black and white photograph. I love so many of the permanent pieces, that seeing them again and again is always a treat. The jade mountain is amazing. In fact I can not believe there is such an amazing collection of works here. See for yourself. Come often and stay a long time.

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Iseult

Joined 11 years ago

You won't be MIA at the MIA. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is sure to have something to please every one (art-haters excluded). From the exquisite architectural models to the Asian art collection and the always-interesting traveling exhibits, the MIA never fails to please me. Besides, it's free!

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WildChild

Joined 11 years ago

This is it...the best Free place!. I visit most museums in different major cities I have been to, and I have found the quality of their collections at the MIA is equal. However, they don't charge you an entrance fee! I highly recommend a contribution if possible. What's a few bucks anyway? I love this place. This is the BEST place for a free day of activities. Especially Sundays for families.

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mzee75

Joined 11 years ago

You Can't Beat The Value = FREE!. Don't let the price tag fool you into thinking this is a cheapo edition of a 2nd rate art gallery. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is so impressive, I'd still go if it weren't free. A truly suberb permanent collection is continuously complimented by top-notch traveling exhibits. Even if you're not an "art buff", you'll probably find something to tickle your fancy. The atmosphere is grand with inspiring architecture and high-ceiling rooms that easily flow from one to the next, but it is far from stodgy, boring, and/or inaccessable. It's the perfect place to spend a quiet, stimulating afternoon. And hey, it's FREE! (After every visit, I still find that difficult to believe!) So why not give it a try? You won't be disappointed.