Family spotlight: Barney and Weisman Art Museum reopening

September 24, 2011 at 4:17PM
The landmark Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, with brick and stainless steel facade,over looks the University of Minnesota campus and the Mississippi River. The building was completed in 1993 and underwent expansion over the past year that includes several new galleries.
Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum (Dml - Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Dancin' dino
Only one purple-toned creature can elate a roomful of toddlers. Barney's coming to town with his standard repertoire of songs and a spring in his step as he celebrates his birthday with a live stage sing-along concert. Barney's friends Baby Bop, B.J. and newest dinosaur buddy, Riff, join in the fun.

  • 1:30 & 4:30 p.m. Sat. 10/1
    • $10-$75.
      • Target Center, 600 1st Av. N., Mpls
        • 1-800-982-2787
          • www.targetcenter.com

            WAMdemoneum

            The Weisman Art Museum reopens with a celebration. Get flexible with a free yoga class with the Gorilla Yogis. Activities include printmaking and silk screening on T-shirts. Rogue Valley performs.

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