A trip to Minneapolis isn't complete without a visit to ASI— CNN
A trip to Minneapolis isn't complete without a visit to ASI
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I had such a wonderful time at ASI that I became a member! Thank you for the excellent programming you bring to our Twin Cities community!— ASI Member
I had such a wonderful time at ASI that I became a member! Thank you for the excellent programming you bring to our Twin Cities community!
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2600 Park Ave Minneapolis, MN 55407
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The Museum, Café and Store are closed New Years Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
FIKA Café opens at 10 am daily (closed Mondays) for coffee and pastries. Lunch is served from 11 am–3 pm and on Thursdays 11 am–8 pm. Please note that the kitchen closes 1 hour before the times noted above.
Enjoy happy hour every Thursday from 3–8 pm. Enjoy 50% off all bottles of wine, $2 off cocktails, and $1 off beer and wine.
Prices are subject to change for festivals or other special ASI events. Get tickets
Museum Admission
Both walk-up and advance museum admission are available for visits during open hours. Museum admission offers self-guided access to all exhibitions and the historic Turnblad Mansion. Admission is free for ASI members.
Ticketed Events
Select events and festivals, including the Julmarknad Handcraft Market and Midsommar Celebration, may require advance registration and may have special pricing. Explore ASI’s programs to learn more or view all ticketed events on the Events Calendar.
ASI offers several access programs designed to address barriers to participation, deepen engagement and build community. Learn more about our museum access programs below.
To receive the benefits of any of the listed Museum Admission Access programs, please call to reserve admission tickets or ask at the front desk. Some discounts and benefits are not available online.
This program allows free admission to visitors who identify as Indigenous. The program represents ASI’s authentic efforts to engage communities underserved and uplift Indigenous voices and experiences.
Indigenous community members interested in participating can request this program on arrival at the Visitor Services desk or email [email protected].
ASI offers free museum admission to US military employees, veterans, and their families as part of the collaboration between the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America.
Museums for All is a national access program that encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. This program provides $1 admission to qualifying individuals and their dependents during regular ASI hours. Special programs and events are not included. Ask for Museums for All admission when you visit ASI.
To qualify for Museums for All, you must be enrolled in one of the programs listed below:
TANF (temporary assistance for needy families)
MFIP (MN Family Investment Program)
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
MFAP (MN Food Assistance Program)
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Program)
MN Headstart
General Assistance
Medical Assistance
MinnesotaCare
Supplemental Security Income
Social Security Disability Benefits
Food Stamps / EBT Card
RCA Card (Refugee Cash Assistance)
Section 8
Free/Reduced Price School Meals
ASI offers free admission to adults and youth who require assistance to experience the museum. These individuals do not need to pay to bring their Personal Care Assistant, interpreter, or other caregivers.
Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) offers free admission to one visitor who is a member of any participating museum. Check your membership card, those that qualify should be marked with a ROAM sticker or logo.
This arts access program is available exclusively to Twin Cities public library users. Anyone with a library card from one of the eight public library systems in the Twin Cities can find opportunities to reserve free and/or discounted admission to a wide range of arts experiences. ASI offers free admission to the museum during select exhibits or discounts to programs.
Visit the smARTpass website for more information.
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