Do you like to explore Minneapolis buildings and businesses? Have you ever wondered what they look like behind the scenes?
Doors Open Minneapolis is BACK on May 18 -19, 2024 and you can do all of this and more for FREE!
Doors Open Minneapolis started in 2019, but didn’t return in 2020 due to the pandemic. It was created by a historic preservation nonprofit organization called Rethos, and “provides a unique chance to explore the buildings that tell a city’s story.”
But it returned in 2023, and is back again May 18 – 19, 2024!
There are 100 venues this year! Some of the venues will include:
- Basilica of Saint Mary
- Center of Belonging
- The Dayton’s Project
- Diamond Lake Lutheran Church
- Disciples Ministry Church-Mikro Kodesh Synagogue
- House of Balls
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Minneapolis Cider Company
- Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery
- Theodore Wirth Home
- Star Tribune
- The Lift Garage
There are a ton of places that I’ve never even heard of – like Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul, The TractorWorks Building, and Open Book.
You can see the full list here!
The event is May 18th and 19th in Minneapolis from 10:00am – 5:00pm each day, but each venue’s hours vary.
There are some events that are ticketed; unfortunately, most have sold out.
PLUS:
There are FREE parking lots and you can get FREE Metro Transit passes.
Here are the free parking ramps:
- 10th & LaSalle Ramp – 915 LaSalle Ave
- 16th Ave Surface Lot – 1500 S 4th St
- Basilica Surface Lot – 13 N 17th St
- Farmer’s Market Lot – 225 E Lyndale Ave N
- Federal Reserve Lot (NOTE: 9:30AM – 5:30PM) – Corner of 2nd Ave N & Azine Alley
- Hennepin Healthcare Ramp (NOTE: 9AM – 3PM SATURDAY ONLY) – 821 Park Ave
- Jerry Haaf Memorial Ramp – 424 S 4th St
- LaSalle Parking Ramp (Scan QR and use promo code: THEATRE2024) – 910 LaSalle Ave
- TractorWorks Building Ramp – 900 Washington Ave N
- Vineland Place Ramp – 727 Vineland Pl
DISCOUNTS!
Many businesses are offering discounts too, including restaurants!
Is this kid-friendly?
Yes! Many venues have kids activities.
They have maps and details on their website.