25 Groveland Terrace, home of the renowned Groveland Gallery surpassing 52 years, is an imposing castle-like structure within Lowry Hill in S. Minneapolis. This historic structure looks out from its hill behind the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden - elegantly facing our downtown Minneapolis skyline, surrounded by church steeples. For generations 25 Groveland Terrace has caught the eye of passers-by with massive granite masonry and vivid green tile roof. Built in 1894 from the same stone and builders as our beloved Minneapolis City Hall. We invite you to enjoy the porch view and interiors, with fine art, oval plaster ceilings, carriage house and Minneapolis history!

Experience the 1926 historic Mikro Kodesh orthodox synagogue that was converted to Disciples Ministry nondenominational church in 1980. The building, adapted for reuse, houses many walk-in coolers and freezers used to distribute perishable food by the truckload to thousands of needy Minnesotans. Meet Jeanine Arnopoulos who will share Pastor Paul's story.

The Minneapolis Rowing Club (MRC) is a community organization dedicated to inspiring a lifelong passion for the sport of rowing. We offer learn to row programs, competitive teams, private lessons, and recreational rowing for adults and youth over the age of 11.

The mission at Hayes Window Restoration is to preserve the character of historic homes by restoring original windows. We honor past craftsmanship by developing a skilled team and helping homeowners become stewards of their homes. Learn about the building science behind historic wood windows and process of restoring a window from start to finish, including glass cutting and glazing demonstrations.

Photo credit: Hennepin History Museum

Explore local history in a former mansion in the Washburn-Fair Oaks Historic District. Learn about the rich history of Hennepin County; examine the case of Eliza Winston, an enslaved woman who sought freedom in Minnesota in 1860; immerse yourself in puppetry as activism with In The Heart of The Beast Puppet Theatre's 1983 Circle of Water Circus; and more!

Photo courtesy of MIA

In 1913, architects William Gray Purcell and George Grant Elmslie designed one of the most significant examples of residential Prairie School architecture in the country, near Lake of the Isles. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the house, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

The George Isaacs Carbarn is where the Minnesota Streetcar Museum houses, maintains and restored historic Minnesota streetcars. It also contains the Russell Olson Library of Minnesota streetcar history. Visitors may go directly to the carbarn for guided tours, or can choose to purchase a streetcar ride at the Linden Hills Depot (42nd & Queen) to reach the carbarn.

This 1887 Charles Sedgwick (Dayton’s) building was a center for Minneapolis’ Progressive Era activism (1895-1920) led by historic figures like Maria Sanford. In our 4th year with Doors Open, see what a grassroots coalition of volunteers can accomplish as we work to restore this gem to its community center roots.