Located in the heart of the Twin Cities' thriving arts environment, the University of Minnesota is a major contributor to the cultural richness of the community. Come enjoy its art galleries, museums, theater productions, dance programs, concerts, lectures, and films.

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Art Exhibits

The Goldstein Museum of Design – Presents changing exhibits focused on the role of art and design in people's lives.
The Larson Gallery in the St. Paul Student Center and the Coffman Art Gallery in Coffman Union – Exhibits that are juried, installed, and promoted by the students of the Minnesota Programs & Activities Council (MPAC).
Nash Gallery, Regis Center for Art– Creates a showcase for faculty and M.F.A. thesis work, exhibits art by diverse local, regional, and international artists, and provides a forum for educating students and the public in visual arts.
Weisman Art Museum – A Twin Cities architectural landmark featuring a collection of American art and a continuing schedule of special exhibitions, lectures, and programs.

Museums and Educational Exhibits

Bell Museum of Natural History – Connecting people with the natural world through art and science exhibits, hands-on activities, and renowned wildlife dioramas.
Heritage Gallery, McNamara Alumni Center – Step through the reconstructed Memorial Stadium arch and back into University history. Photos, videos, memorabilia.
Kerlan Collection, 113 Andersen Library – Internationally acclaimed collection of children's books.
The Raptor Center – Internationally renowned rehabilitation facility for birds of prey. Exhibits. Tours by reservation. Gift store.

Performing Arts, Music, and Film

Ted Mann Concert Hall – More than 100 free public concerts each year—University jazz, orchestra, band, choral, and opera—as well as performances by nationally acclaimed arts organizations.
Northrop Memorial Auditorium – Home of the exciting Northrop Dance Season, jazz series, and touring performing arts headliners. Auditorium seats 4,800 and hosts major lectures and graduation ceremonies.
U Film Society, Bell Museum Auditorium – The best international and independent films and visiting filmmakers. Seven nights a week. Tickets at the door.
University Theatre, Rarig Center and
Barbara Barker Center for Dance – Classic and experimental theatre with the broadest repertoire and lowest ticket prices in town. Performances on four stages. The Barker Center hosts performances and classes in Minnesota's only building dedicated to dance.
West Bank Arts Quarter

Lectures

Great Conversations, Ted Mann Concert Hall
Headliners, Continuing Education and Conference Center – Meet once a month with University and community experts as they share first-hand knowledge of medical breakthroughs, culture clashes, social trends, and foreign affairs and participate in an open forum discussion on the issue.

Areas of Study in the Arts

Department of Art
Department of Art History
Department of English – Creative Writing Program
Department of Theatre Arts and Dance
School of Music
Split Rock Arts Program

Student Unions

Coffman Memorial Union – Offers diverse programming—art, films, lectures, and music. Meeting rooms, offices for student services and organizations, food services, copy center, convenience store, recreation, and study lounges.
St. Paul Student Center – Offers a broad spectrum of arts, entertainment, and cultural affairs. Terrace Cafe, Outdoor Store, Larson Art Gallery, Games Room, convenience store, bookstore, copy center, and conference facilities.

Arts and Culture Resources

Campus events calendar – Twin Cities campus.

Art to Z

From storytellers steeped in the oral tradition to pianists performing aural masterpieces, you’ll find your aesthetic at the U this fall. Discover arts and culture in a myriad of forms along with a complete listing of events. (That's also where you'll discover how Andalusia relates to flamenco and vanilla to global warming. More or less.)

Arts and Culture