Art Appreciation Twin Cities Bus Trip: Mia and The American Swedish Institute (11/12/2025)


Art Appreciation Twin Cities Bus Trip: Mia and The American Swedish Institute (11/12/2025)


November 12, 2025, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm


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$100 per person.


Exploring the Arts: Twin Cities Bus Trip
with Lynn Metcalf
Wednesday November 12, 8:30am-5pm (1 sessions)
Ages 18+

Tuition:

Join us for an exciting trip to the Twin Cities, which will include a visit to Mia (formerly the Minneapolis Institute of Art) for an a la carte experience that can include exploration of the permanent collections with Lynn Metcalf, visiting your favorite pieces on your own, or a visit to the specialty exhibitions of your choosing!

Mia Exhibits available for viewing include:

Royal Bronzes: Cambodian Art of the Divine ($20 per ticket, not included in tuition price)

José María Velasco: A View of Mexico

Gatsby at 100

Timber! Art and Woodwork at the Fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

Threads of the Way: Daoist Priest Robes from China’s Qing Dynasty

Along with other exhibitions and the many pieces in the Mia permanent collection!

Our next stop is to the American Swedish Institute to experience the Tomte Tales: Legends of Winter, where the historic Turnblad Mansion is transformed for their 75th annual holiday experience!

Enjoy the beautiful architectural features of the 33-room mansion, built in 1908, many of which showcase exceptional seasonal elements during this unique tradition!

This exhilarating day is sure to be exciting and educational, as Lynn and our friendly guides lead us through a variety of art experiences! Join us!

*Your tuition fee will cover both the bus and admission to the museums. Tickets to specialty exhibitions at Mia are available for individuals to purchase the day of the event.

Lunch will be available for purchase at the Mia Agra Culture Coffee Shop and Cafe

*Please note that tuition includes round trip transportation to the Twin Cities and back, the general admission fee into the Walker. Lunch and additional purchases are at the discretion of the attendee.

**Works displayed in both museums may be figurative or include subject matter that may be triggering. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Weather Closures:  In the event of severe weather, the Visual Arts Department will update the phone messages on the Information Desk (320) 257-3125, announce closures on the Paramount website homepage, and will communicate via email to any students whose class meeting time is impacted by the closure

If You are interested in this experience you may also want to explore the Art Appreciation Class with Lynn Metcalf! CLICK HERE for information!





November 12, 2025, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Paramount Center for the Arts

913 West St. Germain StreetSt. Cloud, MN 56301United States