Address: 350 Robert Street North, Saint Paul, MN, 55101
Upcoming Events: Jump to Minnesota Museum of American Art Events
Website: The M
Phone: 651-797-2571
Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
Admission: FREE
The Minnesota Museum of American Art (“The M”) is sometimes overlooked among the amazing art museums in the Twin Cities. However, it offers plenty of family-friendly opportunities, including exhibits geared toward kids and family, Family Days and art activities for kids. And BONUS! Admission is free, so families can tailor their visits to their kids attention span and interest without worrying about “getting their money’s worth”.
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About the Minnesota Museum of American Art
The M was founded as the St. Paul School of Fine Arts in 1894, and formally incorporated in 1927, when it began collecting works of art for instructional purposes. From the 1950s on, under the name Saint Paul Art Center, it pursued an avid program of exhibitions—including biennials of drawings, craft, and contemporary art—and assembled an esteemed collection of paintings, work on paper, sculpture, and craft. After closing for rebuilding, The M re-opened in December of 2018 in its expanded new space.
Getting to and Parking at the M
If you plan to take the light rail, you can take the Green Line to Central Station, which is just a block from the museum.Â
If you are driving, note that you will need to find public parking as the museum does not its own parking lot. Go here to find a list of ramps nearby.Â
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We would love to hear your thoughts and parental tips. Share your experiences and any information you think other parents would find useful. Leave us a comment below.Upcoming Family-Friendly Events
- Open House at the M: Queering Indigeneity - 06/13/2026 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Visit the M! on World Art Day (FREE) - 04/15/2027 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fun Past Events We Hope to See Again
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