The Italian Cultural Center (ICC) is a welcoming hub for Italian language and culture in Minneapolis. Stop by to explore our classrooms and community spaces, meet staff and volunteers, and learn how our Adult Language School, Youth School, cultural events, and Italian Film Festival help build community, strengthen connection, and keep Italian culture thriving year-round.

Christ Church Lutheran, a National Historic Landmark, is considered to be internationally acclaimed Eliel Saarinen's most important architectural project. It became the prototype and set the standard for contemporary church architecture throughout the world. It has a traditional composition of hall church and tower but takes that form and reconceives it with its exceptional use of light and asymmetrical placement of religious elements creating a completely new and dramatic spiritual experience. It has exceptional brickwork and with its fountained courtyard, reconsiders the relationship of church, interior courtyard and subsidiary church structures.

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.

Within Minneapolis City Hall & Hennepin County Courthouse's Richardsonian Romanesque-style walls, you’ll find a 5-story marble-clad rotunda, 72,000 pieces of stained glass and a 14,000-lb. Father of Waters marble statue. come learn about the building's history,

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.

Founded in 2009, Foci MCGA (Minnesota Center for Glass Arts) is Minnesota’s only nonprofit public-access glass studio and education center. Based in Minneapolis, we offer a curriculum taught by nationally recognized artists, plus youth programs, corporate experiences, events, and exhibitions, fostering a space that inspires curiosity, excitement, and mastery community.

The Milwaukee Avenue Historic District includes two blocks of houses built in the late 1800s and early 1900s for working class families. The district was added to the National Register of Historic places in 1974.

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.

Westminster is known for its stirring worship services, beautiful traditions, and a progressive church culture. Visit this historic church on Nicollet Mall—which was built in 1896 and expanded in 2018—and discover its rich history, stunning architecture, and remarkable collection of religious and secular art.

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!

Groove Lofts at Northstar Center reimagines a 1917 landmark into modern downtown living. Once a bank and corporate headquarters, this historic tower now offers unique loft‑style homes, expansive amenity spaces, and a direct connection to the birthplace of the Minneapolis skyway system—where past and present meet.

The Yard: Where Joy Rises

The Yard is a vibrant urban community sauna space in South Minneapolis dedicated to sharing the Joy of Sauna. A sanctuary for connection and restoration, this multi-functional "third space" invites neighbors to gather and grow. Here, we believe those who sweat together, stay together—watch as community and Joy Rise together.

Photo credit: Jamie Sukow Photography

Kickernick Gallery is a Warehouse District art-forward venue designed for openings, exhibitions, and artist-centered events. Set inside the historic Kickernick Building, it pairs exposed brick, timber, and high ceilings with a clean, flexible layout that lets the work lead. Ideal for receptions, talks, launches, and collector gatherings.

The Dayton's Project marks the cultural renaissance of downtown Minneapolis. This newly restored 1.2 million square foot building reimagines the historic and beloved department store as mix between retail and office, offering a touch point in the heart of Minneapolis for community and a hub for business.

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.