Doors Open Minneapolis begins Saturday with extra access to venues, monuments
Minneapolis opening historic properties for return of Doors Open
For the first time since the pandemic, Minneapolis is bringing back its Doors Open event. It will take place on May 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The buildings tell the story of the city’s past, from theaters to business hub, sacred spaces and private clubs. The event is free and takes you behind-the-scenes with building owners and caretakers, including The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis, a designated Historic Treasure.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - From City Hall to the Nicollet Mall Dayton’s Project, people can get a behind-the-scenes look at several buildings and monuments throughout Minneapolis this weekend.
Doors Open Minneapolis is a free, weekend-long event where more than 80 Minneapolis venues are open to the public for behind-the-scenes tours, discussions, and tastings.
Promoted by city leaders, the event "gives businesses a chance to share their history and illustrate why their venue is central to Minneapolis’ identity."
Participating locations include Minneapolis City Hall, Public Service Building and Eastside Maintenance Facility, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, the Plymouth Avenue Art Studio, Midtown Global Market and more.
A full list of all participating venues can be found here.
Participating locations will be open May 13-14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Step inside the Pillsbury Mansion for Doors Open Minneapolis
An opulent mansion once belonging to Charles S. Pillsbury is now a blindness training center in Minneapolis. It’s past and present are both important to the city’s identity and this weekend you can step inside this building and dozens of others that helped shape the city. It’s the return of the free event, Doors Open Minneapolis. It takes place on May 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.