Doors Open Minneapolis 2026

Welcome to Doors Open Minneapolis!

Step inside the buildings that tell our city’s story—completely free.

Doors Open Minneapolis, produced by Rethos, is a citywide open house featuring 75+ venues across Minneapolis, offering rare behind-the-scenes access to the places that shape our community.

From theaters to business hubs, sacred spaces to private clubs, sports venues to engineering marvels, and historic landmarks to buildings not yet open to the public—this is your chance to explore the city in a whole new way.

Meet the people who bring these spaces to life and hear the stories that make them meaningful. Whether you’re planning a full day of exploration or just stopping by a few sites, Doors Open Minneapolis is designed to be welcoming, accessible, and fun for all ages.

Part of City Stories

Doors Open Minneapolis is part of City Stories (May 2–10, 2026)—a weeklong festival celebrating architecture, history, and place across the Twin Cities.

Looking for tours, talks, and special events during Doors Open weekend and throughout the week?
Explore and get your tickets at the City Stories website

Plan Your Visit

View the full list of participating venues and start planning your weekend →

What to Expect

• Free access to 75+ buildings across Minneapolis
• A mix of historic landmarks, new spaces, and hidden gems
• Opportunities to meet building staff, designers, and community members
• A flexible, self-guided experience—visit as many or as few sites as you like
• A fun and engaging event for all ages

Photography Disclosure

Rethos and participating venue staff, volunteers, and contracted personnel may document this event for use in promotional materials, fundraising, and advertising related to Rethos, participating venues, Doors Open Minneapolis, and City Stories.

By attending this event, participants grant permission to Rethos and participating venues to photograph, film, and otherwise record their likeness, and to use these materials in print, digital, and social media for any legitimate organizational purpose, without compensation.

If you prefer not to be photographed, please notify a member of the event staff.

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