The Museum of Russian Art, Minneapolis: Photos, Reviews & Location

Museum featuring galleries of Russian art & artifacts, plus events, classes & a gift shop.

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#17 of 61 Tourist attractions in Minneapolis #4 of 11 Museums in Minneapolis

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

7.8 km from the center of Minneapolis

Rating breakdown

5 ★78%
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5500 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419, United States

tmora.org

+1 612-821-9045

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What is the rating of The Museum of Russian Art?: The Museum of Russian Art is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 1,634 reviews.
How does The Museum of Russian Art rank in Minneapolis?: The Museum of Russian Art is #17 of 61 Tourist attractions in Minneapolis by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is The Museum of Russian Art located?: 5500 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419, United States — 7.8 km from the center of Minneapolis.
How can I contact The Museum of Russian Art?: Phone: +1 612-821-9045 · Website: tmora.org

Reviews (13)

Beth Cato 2024 Jan 12

This place is an absolute gem. It's small but has a nice variety, with a moderate price.

First of all, the parking: there is no lot immediately adjacent to the museum. There is some parking along the street, including along what is a frontage road for the highway, but museum visitors can also park in the church lot across the street.

We had no line upon entry and the place was fairly empty on a January at midday. The lady at the counter was enthusiastic and friendly as she told us about what was on each floor of the museum. We began wandering on the main floor, through an exhibit of winter traditions in Russia, and continued from there. I especially loved some of their permanent pieces like the Milkmaids (no photograph can do it justice). The museum is forthright about their support of Ukraine, which I much appreciated, and even had an exhibit of pro-Ukraine artwork.

A lot of reviews mention the gift shop, as well they should. It's a charming place. Expensive, yes, but the stuff tends to be higher quality and/or unique. They had a lot of imported foods I hadn't seen before. I bought a pottery take on Baba Yaga's chicken-footed house, which I absolutely adore.

This is definitely a place I'd visit again as exhibits change, and it'd be great to bring company here from out of town (I should note that the museum is not far away from MSP airport).

Daniel Randolph 2023 Dec 02

Spectacular art in a really cool setting. We really enjoyed the special exhibits as well. Olga Volchkova was on display and the work was incredible.

James Muravska 2023 Nov 25

A big assortment of Russian historical pieces. Reception was nice. Toilets are clean. Whole place is well taken care of.

Maximus Gladiator 2023 Oct 20

Today Museum was free. Every third Thursday of the month is free admission from 6pm to 9pm. Other times ticket cost $14 per adult.

Elizabeth 2023 Oct 16

Glad we took the time to stop and visit this museum. My daughter is a real afficianado of Russian art and chose this for our family during our visit to Minneapolis. We weren't sure if we would like it as much, but it was great. The docents were very welcoming. What a shock to learn that it's the only museum of Russian art in North America. The museum shop was so filled with beautiful crafts, jewelry, textiles, art cards, prints, and soooo many books.

Alex Gold 2023 Sep 26

Really interesting place. Very clean and well kept. Easy street parking.

Pro tip, they have a shop on 2nd level to get cool Russian souvenirs.

Rose Scholefield 2023 Aug 15

This was the first time I went to this museum. It's a small museum that was done very well. The Spanish Mission style is unusual for Minnesota. There is interesting artwork on every floor (two floors and a basement). I was originally hesitant to go there because of the senseless war against Ukraine, but this establishment fully supports Ukraine. They even had some artwork from artists that experienced the war and were able to get away. It was worth the visit.

John and Kate Hagenbuch 2023 Aug 01

What an absolutely beautiful museum in an unexpected location. The revamped Spanish style church houses a beautiful collection of Russian art, political posters, and church iconography.

Tradition Rider 2023 Jun 12

Well worth visiting. Especially if you’re concerned about all about Ukraine. The only museum dedicated to Russian art in the US. Nice gift shop. Guided tours. It’s built in a former church

Elisa Lobo Neese 2023 Apr 27

It’s nice to see how other cultures express their life experiences through art. The museum is very well kept in a beautiful building and staff is helpful and welcoming.

Prim Ilagan 2023 Jan 18

A great museum for a short visit! The museum itself is pretty small maybe plan for an 45 minutes to an hour, not crowded. It's a good place to learn about Russian history. The nesting dolls were my favorite, they are so adorable. The gift shop is great, everyone was super kind and helpful.

Alejandra Tobar Alatriz 2022 Sep 21

This museum was a lovely surprise. I really enjoyed the diversity of the art displayed. The contemporary sections welcoming political work, makes this Museum a relevant place to visit in this historic time of global conflict. The bathrooms were clean and accessible, the gift shop super cute, and staff pleasant. They were participating in a national free Museum day. I saw more folks of color than I had expected to run into. I don’t know if I would have given it a try had it not been for that opportunity. I would come back and pay.

Matt Lebak 2022 Sep 08

A very nice little museum on the south side of Minneapolis. There are several great pieces of art to observe. The building is a beautiful old church that is clean and has been kept up very well. The view from the balcony is lovely. There is a neat giftshop with fun and different items to purchase. The museum is very handicap friendly with lifts, ramps, and an elevator. Students, military, and seniors also get reduced price admission.