Address: 12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN, 55337
Upcoming Events: Jump to Ames Center Events
Website: Ames Center
Phone: 952-895-4685
The Ames Center is a performing arts facility and art gallery that sits on Nicollet Commons Park in Burnsville. It was formerly known as the Burnsville Performing Arts Center.
The Art Gallery at the Ames Center
The Art Gallery is free and open to the public with exhibits that change several times a year. We find free community art galleries to be an easy way to begin introducing children to the concept of art appreciation and museum conduct. Visits can be kept short, parking is generally easier to find than at urban museums, and they are generally less crowded.
Concession Stand
In October 2016, the center added a permanent concession stand to the lobby. Visitors will find coffee and sandwiches on their menu, making a stop at the Ames Center for art and coffee a nice idea to mix with a visit to Nicollet Commons for the winter lights or summer movies and splash pad.
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A visit to the Ames Center is a nice addition to community entertainment at Nicollet Commons
The Ames Theatres
The Ames is home to the Twin Cities Ballet, the Dakota Symphony, and The Chameleon Theatre Circle. Upcoming shows can be found on their events page. While there may be some offerings aimed at families, most shows at this theatre are probably best enjoyed by adults and older kids.
Upcoming Family-Friendly Events
Events TBA
Fun Past Events We Hope to See Again
- A Minnesota Nutcracker - 12/12/2025 - 12/14/2025 - 12:00 am
Please Note: FamilyFunTwinCities.com is an independent website run by Twin Cities families for Twin Cities families. We attempt to include the information we find most essential as parents. We make every effort to keep up with changes. However, we are not employed by or connected to this venue, and information sometimes changes without our knowledge. We recommend calling or checking the venue’s website for up-to-date information.
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