A Personal Concierge: Your Guide to Minnesota Museums
The Twin Cities have a great deal to offer individuals and families. Some of the most enjoyable attractions are our museums, which house vital research and internationally important collections for every interest. Concierge in My Pocket serves as a guide to these museums by helping visitors to Minneapolis and Saint Paul connect with the experiences that mean the most to them.
From ticketing to information on special exhibits, you can rely on us for a range of services related to many Twin Cities museums:
- Minnesota Children's Museum: Located in downtown Saint Paul, this museum helps kids discover new and exciting concepts through fun, learning-focused play. Exhibits are designed for children six months to 10 years old in seven hands-on galleries.
- Science Museum of Minnesota: This Saint Paul museum offers science exhibits for almost everyone - from preschool-age children to seniors. It also features an Omnitheater and a live science theater.
- Como Zoo and Conservatory: The Como Park Zoo is a free attraction (donations suggested) that features many animals, including monkeys, giraffes, zebras and seals. Amusement park rides are available for small children. The Conservatory and surrounding gardens are popular spots for Minnesota weddings.
- Minnesota History Center: The Minnesota History Center is located in downtown Saint Paul. The museum features a wide range of exhibits related to Minnesota history, including the resources to help families conduct research about ancestors who settled in our state.
Art Museums
Some of the country's most influential art collections are housed in the Twin Cities. A visit to Minneapolis or Saint Paul is a terrific opportunity to see these works of art firsthand. Concierge in My Pocket can guide you to showings and special events, as well as provide ticketing assistance and transportation to the museums you choose:
- Minneapolis Institute of Arts: This free, non-profit museum houses more than 80,000 objects from diverse cultural traditions spanning 5,000 years of world history.
- Walker Art Center: The Walker Art Center is a high-profile building designed in the image of an unfolding paper snowflake. The museum showcases contemporary art, including performance, visual and media arts. A large sculpture garden adjoins the museum. One of the garden's sculptures - a spoon bridge with a large cherry - is one of the most highly photographed Minneapolis landmarks.
- Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum: Designed by the famous architect Frank Gehry, the museum sits along the Mississippi river on the University of Minnesota campus. Its permanent collection includes over 17,000 works of art and is especially rich in the areas of American modernism, ceramics, Mimbres pottery and Korean furniture.
When visiting a museum is part of your plans, trust Concierge in My Pocket to take care of your needs. Contact Natalie Gille at Concierge in My Pocket by calling 612-237-3770.
