New “Our Parks, Our Stories” exhibit at Minneapolis Institute of Art celebrates 140 years of Minneapolis Parks

Free exhibit will be on display at Mia February 3-25

A collage of photos showing people and materials showcased in the Our Parks, Our Stories exhibition. Text at bottom reads "Celebrating 140 Years: Our Parks, Our Stories"

April 3, 2023 marked the 140th anniversary of the Minneapolis Park Board. To celebrate, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) invited staff, volunteers, park visitors and community leaders to share their Minneapolis park stories in a project called 140 Years: Our Parks, Our Stories.

The MPRB is excited to announce that a selection of the stories collected over the past year will be on view at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) February 3-25, 2024! The Our Parks, Our Stories exhibition will be free for all to enjoy during regular Mia hours, 10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Sunday, with hours extended until 9 pm on Thursdays.

Our Parks, Our Stories Exhibition

When: February 3-25, during public building hours
Where: Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 3rd Ave. S
Cost: Free

Visit the Our Parks, Our Stories exhibition page for more info. Visit artsmia.org for directions, hours, parking and information on exhibitions, programs and events at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

Share Your Story

You can join this narrative by sharing what Minneapolis parks mean to you: what draws you to them and what keeps bringing you back. Your story is a part of our history.

Submitted stories will be archived and may be featured on MPRB social media with your consent.

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