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Minnesota Center for Book Arts

10 Reviews

#3 of 9 Classes & Workshops in Minneapolis

Classes & Workshops, Lessons & Workshops

1011 Washington Ave S, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1263

Open today: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM

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“Amazing Place”

We went into the building for coffee and found so much more!the place is amazing. What they've done... read more

Reviewed 30 April 2017

Tiffani N

Houston, Texas

via mobile

“A place of Wonder”

I was here about a year ago to see 10,000 Things Theater perform Dear World. It was fabulous... read more

Reviewed 22 March 2017

StevenLaVigne

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Apr 30, 2017

“Amazing Place”

Apr 29, 2017

“Parking?....maddening indeed”

About

MCBA is committed to book art, artists and appreciators. Our mission is achieved through quality programs that support a broad continuum of creators, learners and admirers. We lead the field by promoting innovation, sustaining traditions, educating...more

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Hours Today: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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1011 Washington Ave S, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1263

Downtown

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+1 612-338-3634

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Tiffani N

Houston, Texas

373

Reviewed 30 April 2017 via mobile

Amazing Place

We went into the building for coffee and found so much more!the place is amazing. What they've done architecturally and how they structure the space for making books, holding workshops, writers cubes, etc. Definitely a model for the rest of the country

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savedade

Mankato, Minnesota

470241

Reviewed 30 April 2017

Parking?....maddening indeed

So, I drove 2 hours to get to Book Arts only to find that every, single, parking space in the lot is taken. I wait over an hour and not one opens. It's madness. My guess is the locals are parking there versus on the...More

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Jen W

St. Paul MN

164

Reviewed 31 March 2017

Book a tour or take a class but don't bother just dropping by

My 12-year-old loves books and art. I'd been wondering for a while whether this place would have fun things for her to see and learn. There aren't any classes for her age range listed on the website - they are mostly for adults, with a...More

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StevenLaVigne

Minneapolis, Minnesota

29085

Reviewed 22 March 2017

A place of Wonder

I was here about a year ago to see 10,000 Things Theater perform Dear World. It was fabulous. Dedicated to the book arts (I've been here for workshops and field trips as well), it's an amazing place.

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012345km

New York City, New York

25983

Reviewed 1 December 2016

A truly inspiring space

My partner had work. I had questions. I've long been fascinated by ways that communities prioritize uses for spaces to make art, to gather, to work together. MCBA was bright, welcoming, gorgeous. Eric Gjerde's _Specimen_ and Aki Shibata's _Dear You_ gave me lots to think...More

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langhorn160

El Paso, Texas

13155

Reviewed 17 October 2015

My Favorite Place in Minneapolis

What a treat! Take the kids and find out how books used to be made and how beautiful books are still produced. There is workshop and exhibition space, a nice book store, coffee shop and a performance area in a beautiful old building. MCBA offers...More

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Jane L

San Diego, California

5525

Reviewed 20 September 2015 via mobile

What a cool place

If you are an artist, don't miss this place. Great book arts gallery and gift shop. Very nice cafe, too. The building itself is simply fabulous! Creative redo of an old brick factory.

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Booklass

Bozeman, Montana

1318

Reviewed 11 August 2014

Book it!

This non- profit is one of three businesses in a beautiful restored building near the Guthrie Theater. It is easy to get to by bus transit or there is an adjacent parking lot. Minnesota Center for Book Arts is a place for patrons of art...More

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Musicmaster

Minneapolis

16790

Reviewed 5 February 2013

Get this always cool and smart attraction on your radar

While focused on book arts and well-known to traditional to avant garde book arts practitioners and collectors, MCBA is an excellent attraction for visitors of all ages. One of only three book arts centers in the country, its gallery and window exhibits show a range...More

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Dawn L

Edina, Minnesota, United States

181

Reviewed 31 January 2013

Warmest place in Winter!

On a blustery day in January, I had the best time with friends when we met up at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts. The expert in bookmaking shared an abundance of diverse papers and demonstrated the quality and capabilities of each to fold into...More

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