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Free Family Day at Minneapolis Institute of Art

Published May 4, 2025 | Updated May 4, 2025 | by Laura | 1 Comment

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Celebrate Free Family Day at Minneapolis Institute of Art on the second Sunday of each month. There’s a different theme each time!

Shape of Time Family Day at MIA.

The Minneapolis Institute of Art hosts Family Day on the second Sunday of every month. Next up, on Sunday, May 11th, check out activities centered around the theme Big and Small.

A group of children, some wearing red and white tops, are engaged in an activity at an art gallery. They are accompanied by two adults. In the background, a colorful abstract painting is displayed on the wall.

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Month) and Mother’s Day at Mia Family Day! Create whimsical shadow puppets and explore Mia’s Japanese art collection with Teaching Artist Akiko Ostlund. Combine and collage a Mother’s Day bouquet using illustrated elements with Lora Hlavsa. Enjoy story time with local writer Monica Rojas, author of Nana Y Abuela, and color your world with illustrator Emiko Rainbow. Experience beautiful movement and music with Chinese American Association of Minnesota Chinese Dance Theater! Satisfy your tastebuds with Yum Yum Food Truck (11 a.m.–1 p.m.).

Minneapolis Institute of Art Family Day Activity.

About Minneapolis Institute of Art Family Day:

Each month, you family can join Minneapolis Institute of Art for a free event for families, kids, and the young at heart. The museum is filled with hands-on art activities, storytelling, artist demonstrations, gallery hunts, self-guided tours and more — all inspired by the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s incredible collection.

The event takes place the second Sunday of every month from 10 am to 5 pm.

This is a free event.

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Laura is a kindergarten teacher and a busy mom of six who loves finding smart ways to save. She balances teaching and family life while always hunting for deals that make life more affordable and fun.

Originally from southern Minnesota, Laura has called the Twin Cities home for over fifteen years. In her rare free moments, she enjoys reading, spending time with loved ones, and savoring a hot cup of coffee.

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  1. Johanna R says

    April 16, 2021 at 4:24 pm

    Love this!

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