3 Minneapolis institutions with verified free admission — 1 always free, 2 with scheduled free days. Minneapolis leads with one of the country's great always-free museums: Mia's permanent collection is free every day, no ticket needed. The Walker adds a weekly free evening, and the Minnesota Zoo has no general-public free day (its free program is limited to public-assistance participants).
| Institution | Free day | Who qualifies | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Institute of Art | Always free | Everyone | See page |
| Institution | Free day | Who qualifies | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Zoo | No regular free day | Minnesota residents currently receiving qualifying public-assistance benefits | Required |
| Walker Art Center | Thursdays | Open to everyone on Thursday nights and First Saturdays | Required |
Bank of America cardholders get free general admission at participating Minneapolis institutions on Museums on Us weekends (first full weekend, monthly). If you hold a membership at a museum, zoo or science center elsewhere, check our reciprocity checker — NARM, ASTC and AZA reciprocity often cover Minneapolis institutions for traveling members.
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Minneapolis Institute of Art — general admission never costs anything there.
Some do. Minnesota Zoo and Walker Art Center require advance free tickets; each institution's page here says exactly how it works and links the official booking page.