10 listings in Minneapolis, MN: always-free spots and free admission days. Each one checked against its official source, every catch spelled out.
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Daily, 6am–midnight
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden next to the Walker Art Center is always free and open every day of the year from 6am to midnight. Home of the Spoonbridge and Cherry.
Verified Oct 27 · walkerart.org
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Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm (Thursdays until 9pm)
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Mia's permanent collection is always free: just walk in. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm, Thursdays until 9pm; closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Special exhibitions and some events are ticketed.
Verified Oct 27 · new.artsmia.org
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Daily, 10am–4pm
Como Park Zoo & ConservatorySt. Paul
Como Zoo in Como Park is free to visit, open daily 10am to 4pm. A voluntary donation ($8 adult, $5 child) is appreciated but not required.
Verified Oct 27 · comozooconservatory.org
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Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–4pm (through April 30, 2027)
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Como ParkSt. Paul
Como's glass conservatory, with its Sunken Garden flower shows and tropical rooms, is free. Fall–winter hours are Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm (through April 30, 2027), plus some extended Mondays. Donations welcome, not required.
Verified Oct 27 · comozooconservatory.org
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Tours hourly: Monday–Friday 9am–3pm, Saturday 10am–2pm
Minnesota State CapitolSt. Paul
Admission to the Minnesota State Capitol is free, and 45-minute guided tours leave at the top of each hour: weekdays 9am to 3pm, Saturdays 10am to 2pm. Start at the information desk in Room 126, right of the south entrance. A $5 donation is suggested, not required.
Verified Oct 27 · mnhs.org
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Tuesday–Thursday 10am–4pm; Friday 10am–2pm; Saturday noon–4pm
American Museum of Art, University of St. ThomasSt. Paul
The art museum on the second floor of the Anderson Student Center at the University of St. Thomas is free with no tickets needed. Open Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 4pm, Friday 10am to 2pm and Saturday noon to 4pm. Closed on major holidays, during university breaks and exams, January Term and all summer.
Verified Oct 27 · theamaa.org
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Visitor center Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm; trails daily 5am–10pm
Minnesota Valley NWR, Bloomington Visitor Center
The refuge's Bloomington Education and Visitor Center is free: films, exhibits and the Confluence Gallery, open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm (closed federal holidays). Trails are open daily 5am to 10pm, and refuge programs are free.
Verified Oct 27 · fws.gov
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Wednesday–Friday 10am–5pm; Saturday–Sunday 11am–5pm
Weisman Art Museum, University of MinnesotaMinneapolis
The Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota is always free. Open Wednesday to Friday 10am to 5pm and weekends 11am to 5pm; closed Monday and Tuesday.
Verified Oct 27 · wam.umn.edu
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Thursdays, 5–9pm
Walker Art CenterMinneapolis
Gallery admission at the Walker Art Center is free for everyone every Thursday from 5 to 9pm. Regular adult admission is $18. Kids 18 and under are always free.
Verified Oct 27 · walkerart.org
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Thursdays, 4–8pm (not Thanksgiving)
Minnesota History CenterSt. Paul
Admission and parking at the Minnesota History Center are free on Thursday nights from 4 to 8pm. Thanksgiving (Nov 26) isn't on the schedule. Regular adult admission is $15. No reservation is required; the event page has an optional RSVP form.
Verified Oct 27 · mnhs.org
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