The Weisman Art Museum is a free public art museum on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis. Its Frank O. Gehry-designed building sits on the East Bank. The museum is about 3.7 miles from the Key Inn Roseville.
- Location: 333 East River Road, on the University of Minnesota’s East Bank campus.
- Admission: Gallery admission is free and open to the public.
- Regular hours: Open Wednesday to Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday
- Parking: Parking is available beneath the building, with hourly and daily rates.
The museum and its campus location
The Weisman Art Museum is a University of Minnesota campus museum at 333 East River Road, Minneapolis, on the East Bank. It began as the University Gallery in 1934 and has been housed in Frank O. Gehry’s building since 1993. Its collection contains more than 30,000 works of art.
The museum’s north-side visitor entrance is the key detail to keep in mind as you approach. The building is part of a larger university setting; a University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus visit can pair the museum with other campus stops.
Hours, admission and exhibitions
The Weisman Art Museum’s galleries are free to enter, and regular public hours run Wednesday through Sunday.
Hours and exhibitions can change, so check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Wednesday to Friday: 10 AM–5 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 11 AM–5 PM
- Monday and Tuesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Exhibitions change over time, so check what is on view when planning your visit. Weekly guided tours are offered; the museum’s events page provides details on times, topics and multilingual options.
Parking and accessible entry
Parking is available beneath the museum, and the building provides step-free access to its public areas.
The museum gives a rate of $3 per hour, with a $13 daily maximum, for parking beneath the building. The University’s Weisman Art Museum Garage listing gives weekday parking from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at $3 per hour, other times at $1 per hour, and a $20 daily maximum.
Its listed address is 333 East River Parkway, and the maximum vehicle height is 7 feet 6 inches.
The museum’s 120-space parking ramp is open 24 hours a day, with five designated disability spaces near the elevator. Parking is free for up to three hours when a state disability permit or license plate is properly displayed.
All entrances, galleries and public areas are accessible to people using mobility devices or avoiding stairs; two wheelchairs are available first-come, first-served at Visitor Services.
Enter through the push-button doors to Level A, then take the elevator to the Level 1 galleries. Metro Mobility and similar services should drop off and pick up passengers by the museum entrance on East River Parkway.
How do you get to the museum from Roseville?
The museum is on the University of Minnesota’s East Bank campus, and transit or campus parking can help you reach its north-side entrance.
Metro Transit buses and the Green Line run through campus. If you take the Green Line, exit at U of M East Bank Station and walk west along Washington Avenue S.E. for about four blocks. Coffman Memorial Union comes first; the Weisman is next. Use the Metro Transit Trip Planner to plan a bus or train route.
The University identifies East River Road Garage at 385 East River Parkway as the primary parking option and Washington Avenue Parking Ramp at 501 S.E. Washington Avenue as a backup.
From East River Road Garage, take the ramp elevator to plaza level and exit onto Coffman Memorial Union Plaza. The museum is to the left of Coffman, with its main visitor entrance on the north side.
Planning time for a museum visit
Allow time to find the north-side entrance and check gallery and exhibition details before you arrive.
Strollers are permitted in the galleries, but large bags and backpacks must be left at the Visitor Services desk. You may take photographs without flash and video in permanent collection galleries; some traveling exhibitions prohibit artwork photography, with signs marking those areas.
For a separate Minneapolis outing, Bohemian Flats Park riverfront access offers a change of setting from the campus galleries.
FAQs
Is admission to the Weisman Art Museum free?
Yes. Gallery admission is always free and open to the public.
Which days is the museum closed?
The museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday. It is open Wednesday through Sunday during its regular hours.
Can you take photos inside the museum?
Photography without flash and video are permitted in permanent collection galleries. Some traveling exhibitions prohibit artwork photography, and signs identify those areas.
Is the museum accessible to wheelchair users?
All entrances, galleries and public areas are accessible to visitors using mobility devices. Two wheelchairs are available first-come, first-served at Visitor Services.