Doors Open Minneapolis Returns May 17 and 18
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 8:58AM
Reminder - Check listings for individual property times!
70+ Minneapolis venues will be part of this years Doors Open Minneapolis, happening May 17 and 18, 10am–5pm each day. Building owners, caretakers and volunteers will be on hand to share information on the buildings and spaces. The event is produced by the historic preservation nonprofit Rethos. Doors Open Facebook page.
In this video, Mayor Frey gives us a sneak peek of the newly renovated City Hall, which is one of the properties featured during the Doors Open Minneapolis weekend. Here are the participating venues, listed in alphabetical order. From the Hennepin Healthcare Teddy Bear Clinic to Minneapolis Rowing Club - there's something of interest for everyone and every age.
Double up on culture - Historic A-Mill Artist Lofts will participate in both Doors Open and Art-A-Whirl!
Art-A-Whirl is happening May 16-18. A-Mill Artist Lofts, a National Historic Landmark located at 315 Main Street NE near the Stone Arch Bridge and Mississippi River, will be open Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18, 10am–5pm. Visitors are invited to enjoy festivities with vendors, food trucks, music and more. Formally the Pillsbury Flour Mill built in 1881, this preserved historic site has been renovated into residences with working artists in mind. Only open to the public once or twice a year, visitors will observe the original foundation walls of the Historic Pillsbury Mill, view down through the glass floor into the 60 foot deep turbine pits, and descend again to view the Historic limestone tunnel which travails 700 feet underneath Main Street toward its inlet across from Aster Café. The rooftop will also be open, offering a spectacular view of downtown Minneapolis.
