Friends funds support museum-wide initiatives, special exhibitions and the acquisition of specific works of work. In addition, Friends also pay for busses for thousands of school children to come to the museum each year. Your donation is sincerely appreciated.
To donate, please complete this form and mail to:
Minneapolis Institute of Art
ATTN: Accounting
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
or contact the Friends office at friends@artsmia.org.
Special Funds
Memorials
Honor a loved one by making a contribution in their name. For more information, contact the Friends office at friends@artsmia.org or 612.870.3045
Transportation Fund
For many years, the Friend’s Transportation Fund has provided busing grants so schools can bring their students to see Mia’s world class collection. A special endowment fund makes this possible. Individuals can support this program and Buy-A-Bus for $200 or Buy-A-Wheel for $50.
During the most recent academic year, the Friends Transportation Fund brought 164 buses to Mia. That means more than 8,000 students were able to access to the museum as a field trip. The opportunity for students to experience a world outside of the classroom is one of the many things the Friends provide to the Twin Cities community.
For more information, contact the Friends office at friends@artsmia.org or 612.870.3045

New Acquisitions Fund
Friends have supported many acquisitions for the permanent collection. A list of these gifts can be found here. The Friends are honored to contribute to the latest purchase, Still Life with Dahlias, Zinnias, Hollyhocks, and Plums by Eugene Delacroix, 1798-1863. For more information, contact the Friends office at friends@artsmia.org or 612.870.3045
