Many Twin Cities museums will close again following Gov. Tim Walz’s new COVID-19 restrictions as cases hit all-time highs across the state.
The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) and Walker Art Center will close on Saturday. Mia said late Wednesday that it does not anticipate reopening until Jan. 2 at the earliest; the Walker may reopen in four weeks. Both museums had reopened to limited audiences in mid-July after being shuttered for four months.
“The health and well-being of Mia visitors and staff is our utmost priority, and we are committed to doing our part to protect the community,” said Mia director Katie Luber.
As of Thursday, more Twin Cities museums will close up shop for the foreseeable future.
The Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery shuts its doors on Friday at 5 p.m. The MAAHMG Board advised visitors to check its Facebook page for updates.
American Swedish Institute will close Saturday. It will also shutdown the recently installed outdoor exhibition “Nordic Story Trail,” a holiday story themed tour through five Scandinavian countries.
The Science Museum in St. Paul, which welcomed visitors back in late August after being shuttered for six months, is now closed.
The Minnesota History Center reopened in October and will close again on Saturday. Minnesota Historical Society will also shutdown all of its previously reopened sites, including the Trading Post at Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Split Rock Lighthouse.
