Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) Ultimate Guide 🎨✨

📍 Location & Basics 30-min walk from downtown Minneapolis. 90,000+ artworks spanning 5,000 years—one of America’s top free museums! Chinese collection: Second only to NYC’s Met Museum in scale! 🇨🇳 (More in a follow-up post!) 🖼️ Must-See Highlights European masters: Monet, Dalí, Picasso, Mondrian, Van Gogh *(Rooms 355-357)*. Global treasures: Ancient to contemporary, with exceptional Asian art. ⏰ Practical Info Hours: Tue-Wed/Fri-Sun 10AM–5PM, Thu 10AM–9PM (Closed Mon). Admission: FREE! (Donations welcome.) Time needed: At least half a day—it’s huge! 🍽️ Pro Tips Café alert: Only sells cold sandwiches & pastries—pack lunch if you’re staying long! Parking: Street spots available nearby. #MIA #ArtLovers #Minneapolis #FreeMuseum #CulturalGem #TravelMinnesota