TICKETED TOURS
ACCESSIBILITY
“Fully accessible” = Wheelchair accessible spaces, entrances, and restrooms
“Partially accessible” = Not 100% wheelchair accessible, often require stairs
“Not accessible” = Not recommended for visitors with mobility constraints
Please call 651-293-9047 with questions regarding the accessibility features of specific venues.
(SOLD OUT) Architectural Antiques
Tours
Open Saturday + Sunday
1330 Quincy St NE
For over 40 years Architectural Antiques has specialized in deconstructing and salvaging unique pieces. We sell artifacts such as lighting fixtures, stained glass, built-ins, hardware, fireplace mantles, and ecclesiastical elements. Each piece that passes through the store is on its way to a new environment. Located in the heart of Northeast Minneapolis, we reside in a handsome 4 story brick and timber building. The building was originally a factory for Nash’s Coffee Company and used as such until 1946.
Come and learn the history of the building, how pieces are salvaged, repaired, and reused, and discover the treasures we have inside!
Partially accessible, public restrooms
(SOLD OUT) Cancer & Cardiovascular Research Laboratory Tours
Open Saturday + Sunday
2231 6th St SE
Registration requested for laboratory tours only. Other onsite activities do not require registration. The Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building is home to a variety of Masonic Cancer Center researchers, studying topics ranging from Animal Cancer Care, to Tobacco, to Cellular Mechanisms. Tours of CCRB labs will be led by researchers and grad students working within these spaces. You will get a peek into what equipment is used by researchers, what current topics are being studied, and how this research impacts cancer care. You can expect the lab experience to run for roughly an hour.
All registrants for these lab tours must be 12 years of age or older. Minors should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A signed waiver is required for admittance.
The following safety procedures must also be followed:
Must wear a name tag throughout the duration of the lab experience
Must participate in pre-lab tour safety briefing day-of the event
Must arrive on time, late arrivals may not be able to be accommodated
Must wear closed toed shoes and long pants/dress/skirt
No food or drink is allowed (may be left in the pre-tour conference briefing room)
No photography/videography is allowed
Fully accessible, public restrooms, kids activities
Open Saturday only
715 S 8th St
Registration requested, walk-ins welcome. Hours: 9am - 3pm. Kids are invited to bring their Teddy Bears for a special Teddy Bear Clinic. Teddy Bears will be “admitted” and after being examined may have a variety of procedures performed including blood pressure and heart rate checks, injections, stitches, x-rays, or a splint or bandage placed on their paws. Teddy Bear Clinic will also feature Teddy bear repairs and sew-ups, prevention activities, and ambulance and fire truck tours. Free parking available in the building's underground garage - entrance is at 821 Park Ave. Take elevator to first floor for event.
Fully accessible, public restrooms, kids activities
(SOLD OUT) Orfield Laboratories Tours
Open Saturday only
2709 E 25th St
Orfield Laboratories, Inc. is the world's only independent, multi-sensory design research and consulting firm, specializing in the sciences of human perception and cognition. Located in the historic Sound 80 building, "The World's First Digital Recording Studio," Orfield is home of "The Quietest Place on Earth," a NIST-Accredited Acoustic Lab, and Non-Profit Modern Art Gallery.
Partially accessible, public restrooms
(SOLD OUT) Target Plaza Lights Tours
Open Saturday + Sunday
1000 Nicollet Mall
Take a tour and see the Target Lights up close! This video display on top of the Target headquarters building, consisting of over 650,000 LED lights, provides creative, colorful videos during the nighttime hours. It is a public display of art for the entire community.
Partially accessible, public restrooms
(SOLD OUT) Xcel Energy St. Anthony Hydroelectric Plant Tours
Open Saturday only
30 3rd Ave SE
Hours: 9am - 2pm. Harnessing the power of water is one of the oldest forms of renewable energy. Take a 20 - 30 minute guided tour to learn about the history and current day-to-day operations of this magnificent hydroelectric power plant. Pre-registration is requested. Walk-ins will be welcome if there is additional space on tours, but will not be guaranteed a tour.
Visitors will be required to wear safety goggles and a safety hat provided by the venue for the duration of the tour.
Partially accessible, public restrooms